First Reading: Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10 Ezra the priest brought the law before the assembly,which consisted of men, women,and those children old enough to understand.Standing

First Reading: Is 62:1-5 For Zion’s sake I will not be silent,   for Jerusalem’s sake I will not be quiet,until her vindication shines forth like the

First Reading: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 Thus says the LORD:Here is my servant whom I uphold,     my chosen one with whom I am pleased,upon whom I have

First Reading: Is 60:1-6 Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem!  Your light has come,the glory of the Lord shines upon you.See, darkness covers the earth,and thick clouds

Sunday in the Octave of Christmas  First Reading: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 God sets a father in honor over his children;    a mother’s authority he confirms

Fourth Sunday of Advent – Year C- December 19, 2021 First Reading: Mi 5:1-4a Thus says the LORD:    You, Bethlehem-Ephrathah        too small to be

Third Sunday of Advent – Year C- December 12, 2021 First Reading: Zep 3:14-18a Shout for joy, O daughter Zion!        Sing joyfully, O Israel!  

Thirty-fourth or Last Sunday in ordinary time First Reading: Bar 5:1-9 Jerusalem, take off your robe of mourning and misery;    put on the splendor of

Thirty-fourth or Last Sunday in ordinary time First Reading: Jer 33:14-16 The days are coming, says the LORD,     when I will fulfill the promise     I made

Thirty-fourth or Last Sunday in ordinary time First Reading: Dn 7:13-14 As the visions during the night continued, I saw    one like a Son of