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Readings on the Feast of Saint Matthias, Apostle - May 14

First ReadingActs 1:15–17, 20–26 The lot fell upon Matthias, and he was counted with the Eleven Apostles. A reading from the Acts of the ApostlesPeter stood up in the midst of the brothers and sisters   (there was a group of about one hundred and twenty persons in the one place).He said, “My brothers and sisters,   the Scripture had to be fulfilled   which the Holy Spirit spoke beforehand  …

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Readings on the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord / B

First Reading Acts 1:1-11 As the Apostles were looking on, Jesus was lifted up. A reading from the Acts of the ApostlesIn the first book, Theophilus,   I dealt with all that Jesus did and taught   until the day he was taken up,   after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit   to the apostles whom he had chosen.He presented himself alive to them   by many proofs after he had suffered,  …

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Readings for 6th Sunday of Easter - B

First ReadingActs 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 The gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out on the Gentiles also. A reading from the Acts of the ApostlesWhen Peter entered, Cornelius met him   and, falling at his feet, paid him homage.Peter, however, raised him up, saying,   “Get up. I myself am also a human being.”Then Peter proceeded to speak and said,   “In truth, I see that God shows no…

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Readings for Wednesday 4th Week of Easter

Daily Mass Readings - Wednesday, May 6 2020

First Reading Acts 12:24-13:5a Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul. A reading from the Acts of the ApostlesThe word of God continued to spread and grow.After Barnabas and Saul completed their relief mission,   they returned to Jerusalem,   taking with them John, who is called Mark.Now there were in the Church at Antioch prophets and teachers:   Barnabas, Symeon who was called Niger, Lucius of…

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Readings For The 4th Sunday Of Easter / B

First ReadingActs 4:8-12 This is no salvation through anyone else. A reading from the Acts of the ApostlesPeter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said:“Leaders of the people and elders:   If we are being examined today   about a good deed done to a cripple, �� namely, by what means he was saved,   then all of you and all the people of Israel should know   that it was in the name of Jesus Christ the…

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Readings for Thursday 3rd Week of Easter

First Reading Acts 8:26-40 Look, there is water. What is to prevent my being baptized? A reading from the Acts of the ApostlesThe angel of the Lord spoke to Philip,“Get up and head south on the road   that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza, the desert route.” So he got up and set out.Now there was an Ethiopian eunuch,   a court official of the Candace,   that is, the queen of the Ethiopians,  …

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Readings for Tuesday 3rd Week of Easter

First Reading Acts 7:51—8:1a Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. A reading from the Acts of the ApostlesStephen said to the people, the elders, and the scribes:“You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears,   you always oppose the Holy Spirit;   you are just like your ancestors.Which of the prophets did your ancestors not persecute?They put to death those who foretold the coming of the…

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How to accomplish the works of God

The WORD in Other Words by Fr Gerry Donato SVD (Philippines) Monday 3rd Week of Easter Acts 6:8-15 John 6:22-29 Is there any formal school to help us accomplish the works of God? What  preparations do we need”?    The early disciples were fishermen and ordinary people. All they needed to accomplish much for God was their simple faith and their commitment to follow the Lord faithfully in their…

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Readings for 3rd Sunday of Easter / B

First ReadingActs 3:13-15, 17-19 The author of life you put to death, but God raised him up. A reading from the Acts of the ApostlesPeter said to the people:“The God of Abraham,   the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob,   the God of our fathers, has glorified his servant Jesus,   whom you handed over and denied in Pilate’s presence   when he had decided to release him.You denied the Holy and…

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Faith Mask / By Fr Jerry Orbos SVD

Sunday MOMENTS with Fr Jerry Orbos SVD

MOMENTS on the 2nd Sunday of Easter, April 19 2020 The story is told that if the Resurrection were to happen during these days, an angel would have stopped Jesus from coming out of the tomb because it was not safe to go out due to COVID-19. In today’s Gospel (Jn. 21, 1-14), the disciples were infected by the virus of fear, sadness, and even mediocrity. The once brave fishers of men have gone…

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Readings on 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - B

First Reading1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19 Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening. A reading from the first Book of SamuelSamuel was sleeping in the temple of the LORD   where the ark of God was.The LORD called to Samuel, who answered, “Here I am.”Samuel ran to Eli and said, “Here I am. You called me.”“I did not call you,” Eli said. “Go back to sleep.”So he went back to sleep.Again the LORD called…

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2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - B

First Reading1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19 Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening. A reading from the first Book of SamuelSamuel was sleeping in the temple of the LORD   where the ark of God was.The LORD called to Samuel, who answered, “Here I am.”Samuel ran to Eli and said, “Here I am. You called me.”“I did not call you,” Eli said. “Go back to sleep.”So he went back to sleep.Again the LORD called…

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Readings on the Solemnity of the Baptism of the Lord - B

First ReadingIs 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11 Behold my servant with whom I am well-pleased. A reading from the Book of the Prophet IsaiahThus says the LORD:Here is my servant whom I uphold,   my chosen one with whom I am pleased,upon whom I have put my spirit;   he shall bring forth justice to the nations,not crying out, not shouting,   not making his voice heard in the street.a bruised reed he…

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Readings for 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time - A

First ReadingMal 1:14b-2:2b, 8-10 You have turned aside from the way, and have caused many to falter by your instruction. A reading from the Book of the Prophet MalachiA great King am I, says the LORD of hosts,   and my name will be feared among the nations.And now, O priests, this commandment is for you:   If you do not listen,if you do not lay it to heart,   to give glory to my name, says the…

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Readings for 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - A

Photo: Wikimedia Commons First Reading1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12 You have asked for wisdom. A reading from the first Book of KingsThe LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream at night.God said, “Ask something of me and I will give it to you.”Solomon answered:   “O LORD, my God, you have made me, your servant, king   to succeed my father David;   but I am a mere youth, not knowing at all how to act.I serve you…

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Readings on the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne - July 26

Photo: Wikimedia Commons First ReadingSir 44:1, 10-15 Their name lives on and on. A reading from the Book of SirachNow will I praise those godly men,   our ancestors, each in his own time:These were godly men   whose virtues have not been forgotten;Their wealth remains in their families,   their heritage with their descendants;Through God’s covenant with them their family endures,   their…

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Readings for 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

First ReadingIs 55:10-11 The rain makes the earth fruitful A reading from the Book of the Prophet IsaiahThus says the LORD:Just as from the heavens   the rain and snow come downand do not return there   till they have watered the earth,   making it fertile and fruitful,giving seed to him who sows   and bread to him who eats,so shall my word be   that goes forth from my mouth;my word shall not…

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