Homilies
Mass Readings: for HOLY FAMILY 2010
First reading Ecclesiasticus 3:3-7,14-17 © The Lord honours the father in his children, and upholds the rights of a mother over her sons. Whoever respects his father is atoning for his sins, he who honours his mother is like someone amassing a fortune. Whoever respects his father will be happy with children of his own, […]
Mass Readings for Christmas Vigil, Midnight, Dawn and Day Mass
Readings for the Vigil Mass, celebrated during the afternoon or evening before Christmas Day: First reading Isaiah 62:1-5 © About Zion I will not be silent, about Jerusalem I will not grow weary, until her integrity shines out like the dawn and her salvation flames like a torch. The nations then will see your integrity, […]
4th Sunday of Advent Mass Readings
First reading Isaiah 7:10-14 © The Lord spoke to Ahaz and said, ‘Ask the Lord your God for a sign for yourself coming either from the depths of Sheol or from the heights above.’ ‘No,’ Ahaz answered ‘I will not put the Lord to the test.’ Then Isaiah said: ‘Listen now, House of David: are […]