FIRST READING
Jeremiah 23:5–8
Behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, when I will raise up a righteous shoot to David; As king he shall reign and govern
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Reading for Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Advent Year A. Liturgical Colour: violet
FIRST READING
Genesis 49:2, 8–10
Jacob called his sons and said to them:
“Assemble and listen, sons of Jacob, listen to Israel, your father.
Reading for Monday of the 3rd Week of Advent Year A. Liturgical Colour: violet
FIRST READING
Numbers 24:2–7, 15–17a
When Balaam raised his eyes and saw Israel encamped, tribe by tribe, the spirit of God came upon him, and he gave voice to his oracle:
Read MoreReading for Thursday of the 2nd Week of Advent Year A. Feast: Our Lady of Guadalupe. Liturgical Colour: white
First Reading: (Zechariah 2:14–17) Responsorial Psalm: (Judith 13:18bcde, 19) Gospel: (Luke 1:26–38) FIRST READING Zechariah 2:14–17 Sing and rejoice, O daughter Zion! See, I am coming to dwell among you, says the LORD. Many nations shall join themselves to the LORD on that day, and they shall be his people, and he will dwell among you, and you shall know that the LORD of hosts has sent me to you. The LORD will possess Judah as his portion in the holy land, and he will again choose Jerusalem. Silence, all mankind, in…
Read MoreReading for Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Advent Year A. Memorial: Saint Damasus I, Pope. Liturgical Colour: violet/white
FIRST READING
Isaiah 40:25–31
To whom can you liken me as an equal? says the Holy One. Lift up your eyes on high and see who has created these things: He leads out
Read MoreReading for Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Advent Year A. Liturgical Colour: violet
FIRST READING
Isaiah 40:1–11
Comfort, give comfort to my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her service is at an end, her guilt is expiated; Indeed, she has received from the
Read MoreReading for Monday of the 2nd Week of Advent Year A. Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Liturgical Colour: white
FIRST READING
Genesis 3:9—15, 20
After the man, Adam, had eaten of the tree, the LORD God called to the man and asked him, “Where are you?” He answered, “I heard you in the garden; but I was afraid, because I was naked, so
Read MoreReading for Saturday of the 1st Week of Advent Year A. Memorial: Saint Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church. Liturgical Colour: white
FIRST READING
Isaiah 30:19–21, 23–26
Thus says the Lord GOD,
the Holy One of Israel:
O people of Zion, who dwell in Jerusalem, no more will you weep; He will be gracious to you when you cry ou
Reading for Thursday of the 1st Week of Advent Year A. Liturgical Colour: violet
FIRST READING
Isaiah 26:1–6
On that day they will sing this song in the land of Judah:
“A strong city have we; he sets up walls and ramparts to protect us. Open up the gates to let in a nation
Read MoreReading for Tuesday of the 1st Week of Advent Year A. Memorial: Saint Francis Xavier, Priest. Liturgical Colour: white
FIRST READING
Isaiah 11:1–10
On that day, A shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse, and from his roots a bud shall blossom. The Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him: a Spirit of wisdom and of understanding
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