Wednesday of the Twelfth Week of Ordinary Time, Year A. June 28, 2017 1st Reading: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 The word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Fear not, Abram! I am your shield; I will make your reward very great.” But Abram said, “O Lord GOD, what good will your gifts be, … [Read more…]
Tuesday of the Twelfth Week of Ordinary Time, Year A. June 27, 2017. 1st Reading:Book of Genesis 13:2.5-18. Abram was very rich in livestock, silver, and gold. Lot, who went with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents, so that the land could not support them if they stayed together; their possessions were so … [Read more…]
Monday of the Twelfth Week of Ordinary Time, Year A. June 26, 2017. 1st Reading: Book of Genesis 12:1-9. The LORD said to Abram: “Go forth from the land of your kinsfolk and from your father’s house to a land that I will show you. I will make of you a great nation, and I … [Read more…]
Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A. June 25, 2017 1st Reading: Jeremiah 20:10-13 Jeremiah said: “I hear the whisperings of many:’ Terror on every side! Denounce! let us denounce him!’All those who were my friends are on the watch for any misstep of mine.’Perhaps he will be trapped; then we can prevail,and take our … [Read more…]
Saturday, Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist, June 24, 2017. 1st Reading: Book of Isaiah 49:1-6. Hear me, O islands, listen, O distant peoples. The Lord called me from birth, from my mother’s womb he gave me my name. He made of me a sharp-edged sword and concealed me in the shadow … [Read more…]