First Reading : Philippians 2:6-11 Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God,] did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form he humbled himself and became obedient […]
First Reading : Sirach 27:30—28:7 Anger and wrath, these also are abominations, and the sinful man will possess them. He that takes vengeance will suffer vengeance from the Lord, and he will firmly establish his sins. Forgive your neighbor the wrong he has done, and then your sins will be pardoned when you pray. Does
In dangers, in distress, in anxieties, think of Mary, call upon Mary. Let her name not depart from your mouth, let it not depart from your heart. And that you may obtain the assistance of her prayer, do not abandon the example of her life. Gospel Reading : Luke 1:39-47 In those days Mary arose
Gospel Reading :Luke 6:27-38 “But I say to you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from him who takes away your cloak do not withhold
Gospel Reading :Luke 6:20-26 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said:“Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.Blessed are you that hunger now, for you shall be satisfied.Blessed are you that weep now, for you shall laugh.Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they exclude you
Today the Virgin is born, tended and formed and prepared for her role as Mother of God. Therefore, let all creation sing and dance and unite to make worthy contribution to the celebration of this day……Today this created world is raised to the dignity of a holy place for him who made all things. The
Thou perceivest, O Pharisee, a divine Worker, and Him Who delivers the sick by His heavenly power, and out of envy thou breathest forth death. – St Cyril of Alexandria Gospel Reading : Luke 6:6-11 On another sabbath, when he entered the synagogue and taught, a man was there whose right hand was withered. And
Gospel Reading : Matthew 18:15-20 “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every word may be confirmed by the evidence
Gospel Reading : Luke 6:1-5 On a sabbath, while he was going through the grainfields, his disciples plucked and ate some ears of grain, rubbing them in their hands. But some of the Pharisees said, “Why are you doing what is not lawful to do on the sabbath?” And Jesus answered, “Have you not read
The Feast in the House of Levi – Paolo Veronese (1528–1588) (cropped) Gospel Reading : Luke 5:33-39 And they said to him, “The disciples of John fast often and offer prayers, and so do the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours eat and drink.” And Jesus said to them, “Can you make wedding guests fast
