The Holy Name of Mary, optional memorial 1st Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:17-26, 33 The Eucharistic meal can be profaned by divisions based on class and wealth But in the following instructions I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not for the better but for the worse. For, in the first…
SONGS FOR TODAY’S MASS God of Mercy and Compassion; Grant to Us, O Lord; Be Not Afraid; Lord of all Hopefulness Opening Comment Our God seeks out sinners to forgive them. At this gathering, we worship our loving and compassionate God. Penitential Rite As we enter into the celebration, we call to mind our sins:…
You may like the new, mobile-friendly version of biblical.ie 1st Reading: Exodus 32:7ff When the people turned to idols, Moses begs God’s pardon for them The Lord said to Moses, “Go down at once! Your people, whom you brought up out of the land of Egypt, have acted perversely; they have been quick to turn…
1st Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22 Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body Therefore, my beloved, shun the worship of idols. I speak as to sensible men; judge for yourselves what I say. The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The…
Saint Ciaran, abbot, memorial 1st Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-27 Paul’s total dedication to his preaching ministry. If I preach the gospel, that gives me no ground for boasting. For necessity is laid upon me. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! For if I do this of my own will, I…
1st Reading: Micah 5:1-4 Bethlehem, from you shall come one who is to rule in Israel But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient days. Therefore…
1st Reading: 1 Corinthians 7:25-31 Christians are free to marry or not, but remember anyway that this world is passing Now concerning the unmarried, I have no command of the Lord, but I give my opinion as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy. I think that in view of the present distress it…
1st Reading: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 A community of people sanctified by Jesus must have high standards of love and respect When one of you has a grievance against a brother, does he dare go to law before the unrighteous instead of the saints? Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And…
1st Reading: 1 Corinthians 5:1-8 Applying church discipline to a scandalous case (incest) It is actually reported that there is immorality among you, and of a kind that is not found even among pagans; for a man is living with his father’s wife. And you are arrogant! Ought you not rather to mourn? Let him…
SONGS FOR TODAY’S MASS Praise My Soul the King of Heaven; Ag Críost an Síol; Take and Eat: City of God. Opening Comment We gather to listen to God’s challenging words and to ask the grace of repentance from God who loves us first. Penitential Rite Sure of God’s merciful love, let us call to…
Jesus warns that we cannot share his vision unless we hold our possessions loosely. Without detachment we cannot be full disciples of Christ. 1st Reading: Wisdom 9:13-18 God gives us all the knowledge we need to be saved For who can learn the counsel of God? Or who can discern what the Lord wills? For…
Saint Gregory the Great, memorial 1st Reading: 1 Corinthians 4:6-15 By his his lifestyle and manner, Paul seeks to win back the loyalty of the Corinthians. I have applied all this to myself and Apollos for your benefit, brethren, that you may learn by us not to go beyond what is written, that none of…
1st Reading: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 As God’s servant, Paul must not be judged by mere human judgment This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy. But with me it is a very small thing…
1st Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23 All things are yours, you are Christ’s, and Christ is God’s Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise. For the wisdom of this world is folly with God. For it…
