Feast of Saint Jerome (See below) 1st Reading: Nehemiah 2:1-8 King Artaxerxes sends Nehemiah to Jerusalem, to restore its walls and graves In the month of Nisan, in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was served him, I carried the wine and gave it to the king. Now, I had never been sad…
Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael Some angels have been attributed proper names to denote their special kind of service. Thus, Michael means “Who is like God”; Gabriel is “The Strength of God”; and Raphael is “God’s Healing.” 1st Reading: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 The vision of the Ancient One and the Son of Man, in glorious…
1st Reading: Zechariah 8:1-8 Jerusalem shall be filled with those who were scattered across the earth The word of the Lord of hosts came to me, saying: Thus says the Lord of hosts: I am jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I am jealous for her with great wrath. Thus says the Lord: I…
All are welcome in this place: anyone who is not against us is for us. All may gather here to worship God our Saviour.
St Vincent de Paul is not celebrated this year. (See below) 1st Reading: Numbers 11:25-29 Moses wants to shared leadership of God’s People with others who have gifts of prophecy Then the Lord came down in the cloud and spoke to him, and took some of the spirit that was on him and put it…
Saints Cosmas and Damian, martyrs (see below) 1st Reading: Zechariah 2:5-11 Jerusalem will be a centre of peace where many will come to dwell For I will be a wall of fire all around it, says the Lord, and I will be the glory within it.” Up, up! Flee from the land of the north,…
St Finbarr (550-620) (See below) 1st Reading: Haggai 2:1-9 The Lord will make the new temple more glorious than Solomon’s In the second year of King Darius, in the seventh month, on the twenty-first day of the month, the word of the Lord came by the prophet Haggai, saying: Speak now to Zerubbabel son of…
1st Reading: Haggai 1:1-8 In providing for their own needs, the people neglect to build the temple In the second year of King Darius, in the sixth month, on the first day of the month, the word of the Lord came by the prophet Haggai to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to…
Feast of Saint Padre Pio (see below) 1st Reading: Ezra 9:5-9 At the time of the evening sacrifice, Ezra acknowledges God’s mercy At the evening sacrifice I got up from my fasting, with my garments and my mantle torn, and fell on my knees, spread out my hands to the Lord my God, and said,…
1st Reading: Ezra 6:7-8, 12, 14-20 How the Jews rebuilt and rededicated their temple King Darius decreed: “Do not impede the work on this house of God; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews rebuild this house of God on its site. Moreover I make a decree regarding what you…
Tax-collector and Author The name Matthew is derived from the Hebrew Mattija, shortened to Mattai in post-Biblical Hebrew. In Greek it is sometimes spelled Maththaios and sometimes Matthaios, but there is no agreement as to which of the two spellings is the original. He is mentioned five times in the New Testament; first in Matthew…
We gather to remember the passion and death of Jesus, and to celebrate his resurrection with joy. He calls us to move beyond rivalry and conflict, to be true followers of the Christian way.
Saint Andrew Kim and co. are not celebrated this year. 1st Reading: Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 The cruelty of the wicked against the just “Let us lie in wait for the righteous man, because he is inconvenient to us and opposes our actions; he reproaches us for sins against the law, and accuses us of sins…
Feast of Saint Januarius (see below) First Reading: 1 Timothy 6:13-16 Live without reproach until Jesus Christ returns in glory In the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who in his testimony before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, I charge you to keep the commandment without spot…
1st Reading: 1 Timothy 6:2-12 The value of good order, detachment from wealth and living one’s faith Those who have believing masters must not be disrespectful to them on the ground that they are members of the church; rather they must serve them all the more, since those who benefit by their service are believers…
Feast of St Robert Bellarmine (see below) 1st Reading: 1 Timothy 4:12-16 Timothy is urged to exercise the ministry entrusted to him by the laying on of hands Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Until I arrive, give attention…
Saints Cornelius and Cyprian (see below) 1st Reading: 1 Timothy 3:14-16 The church is entrusted with the mystery of salvation, meant for the whole world I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these instructions to you so that, if I am delayed, you may know how one ought to behave in…
1st Reading: Hebrews 5:7-9 He learned obedience through what he suffered In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Although he was a Son, he learned…
1st Reading: Numbers 21:5-9 When the serpents bit the people, Moses made a bronze serpent as an antidote The people spoke against God and against Moses, “Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the desert? For there is no food and no water, and we detest this miserable food.” Then…
In our journey through life we walk the path Jesus walked, so it is hard for us to escape suffering, no more than he could. We remember his suffering and death, knowing that it brought him glory and that it will do the same for us.
