Monday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time, Year A, February 27, 2017. 1st Reading: Book of Sirach 35:1-12. To keep the law is a great oblation, and he who observes the commandments sacrifices a peace offering. In works of charity one offers fine flour, and when he gives alms he presents his sacrifice of … [Read more…]
Readings for Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, February 26, 2017. 1st Reading: Isaiah 49:14-15 Zion said, “The LORD has forsaken me; my LORD has forgotten me.” Can a mother forget her infant, be without tenderness for the child of her womb? Even should she forget, I will never forget you. The word of … [Read more…]
Saturday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time, Year A, February 25, 2017. 1st Reading: Sirach 17:1-15 God from the earth created man, and in his own image he made him. He makes man return to earth again,and endows him with a strength of his own. Limited days of life he gives him, with power … [Read more…]
Friday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time, Year A, February 24, 2017. 1st Reading: Book of Sirach 6:5-17. A kind mouth multiplies friends and appeases enemies, and gracious lips prompt friendly greetings. Let your acquaintances be many, but one in a thousand your confidant. When you gain a friend, first test him, and be … [Read more…]
Thursday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time, Year A, February 23, 2017 1st Reading: First Letter of Peter 5:1-4. Beloved: I exhort the presbyters among you, as a fellow presbyter and witness to the sufferings of Christ and one who has a share in the glory to be revealed. Tend the flock of God … [Read more…]