1st Reading: 2 Samuel 5:1-3 David of Bethlehem becomes king of a united country Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Look, we are your bone and flesh. For some time, while Saul was king over us, it was you who led out Israel and brought it in. The…
1st Reading: Revelation 11:4-12 The two prophets were slain as martyrs, possibly Peter and Paul, but are taken up to heaven in glory These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth. And if anyone wants to harm them, fire pours from their mouth and consumes…
Dedication of the basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul 1st Reading: Revelation 10:8-11 The scroll that was sweet on the tongue but sour in the stomach Then the voice that I had heard from heaven spoke to me again, saying, “Go, take the scroll that is open in the hand of the angel who is…
Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, memorial 1st Reading: Revelation 5:1-10 The slain Lamb opens the seals of the Book of Life Then I saw in the right hand of the one seated on the throne a scroll written on the inside and on the back, sealed with seven seals; and I saw a mighty angel proclaiming…
Saint Margaret of Scotland; St Gertrude, opt. memorials 1st Reading: Revelation 4:1-11 The twenty-four elders worship at God’s throne After this I looked, and there in heaven a door stood open! And the first voice, which I had heard speaking to me like a trumpet, said, “Come up here, and I will show you what…
Saint Albert the Great, optional memorial 1st Reading: Revelation 3:1-6, 14-22 Those who are lukewarm will be spat out “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars: “I know your works; you have a name of…
Saint Lawrence O’Toole, optional memorial 1st Reading: Revelation 1:1-4; 2:1-5 Encouragement to the churches in Asia Minor The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him, to show his servants what must soon take place; he made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, who testified to the word of God and…
SONGS AT MASS (Suggestions) ‘Abide with Me’; ‘Ag Críost an Síol’; ‘Be Not Afraid’; ‘How Great Thou Art’. Opening Comment The readings this Sunday focus on the end of the world, though we are also reassured that people of faith have nothing to fear. (Today is also Prisoners’ Sunday). Penitential Rite We renew our trust…
Theme: In this final portion of the church’s year, the liturgy reminds us of the ‘last things’ and today, in particular, the end of the world. We should live our lives in the light of eternity. 1st Reading: Malachi 3:19-20 The Day of the Lord will bring condemnation or salvation See, the day is coming,…
Saint Josaphat, memorial 1st Reading: 3 John verses 5-8 On providing hospitality to traveling missionaries Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do for the friends, even though they are strangers to you; they have testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on in a manner worthy of God;…
Saint Martin of Tours, optional memorial 1st Reading: 2 John verses 4-9 Love one another, since Jesus Christ has come incarnate in the flesh I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as we have been commanded by the Father. But now, dear lady, I ask you, not as…
Saint Leo the Great, memorial 1st Reading: Philemon verses 7-20 Philemon must welcome his runaway slave, Onesimus I have indeed received much joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, my brother. For this reason, though I am bold enough in Christ to command you to…
This feast of the mother-church of Latin Christendom invites us to appreciate what the church is really for, in our lives. “You are God’s building” – the real sanctuary of God is in the hearts of his people 1st Reading: Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-10, 12 Ezekiel sees life-giving river flows out from the Jerusalem temple, to…
1st Reading: Titus 2:1-8, 11-14 How to live, while awaiting the return of Christ But as for you, teach what is consistent with sound doctrine. Tell the older men to be temperate, serious, prudent, and sound in faith, in love, and in endurance. Likewise, tell the older women to be reverent in behavior, not to…
Saint Willibrord, optional memorial 1st Reading: Titus 1:1-9 The blessings of the faith and the qualities of a church leader Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God’s elect and the knowledge of the truth that is in accordance with godliness, in the hope…
SONGS THIS SUNDAY (Suggestions): ‘Be Not Afraid’ / ‘Abide with Me’; ‘Ag Criost an Siol’; On Eagles Wings’; ‘How Great Thou Art’. Opening Comment At this time of remembrance, our dead are often in our minds. Today’s readings challenge us to believe in eternal life after death. We worship God who sustains us in this…
Theme: In this month of the dead, we celebrate the God of the living, in whom all are alive. We are members of the Communion of Saints, linked with those who have gone before us. 1st Reading: 2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14 Martyrdom of a mother and her seven sons; faith in the resurrection At that…
1st Reading: Philippians 4:10-19 Thanks to the community who helped Paul in his imprisonment I rejoice in the Lord greatly that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned for me, but had no opportunity to show it. Not that I am referring to being in need; for I…
Saint Charles Borromeo, optional memorial 1st Reading: Philippians 3:17-21 Remembering that our citizenship is in heaven Brothers and sisters, join in imitating me, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us. For many live as enemies of the cross of Christ; I have often told you of them, and now…
Saint Malachy, optional memorial 1st Reading: Philippians 3:3-8 For it is we who are the circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and boast in Christ Jesus and have no confidence in the flesh – even though I, too, have reason for confidence in the flesh. If anyone else has reason to be confident…
