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Readings for next Sunday 

Sirach 3:17-20, 28-29: Humble yourself and you will find favour with the Lord.
Ps 67:4-7, 10-11: R. God, in your goodness, you have made a home for the poor.
Heb 12:18-19, 22-24: You have to come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God.
Alleluia, alleluia! Take my yoke upon you; learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart. Alleluia! (Mt 11:29) 

Lk 14:1, 7-14: All who exalt themselves shall be humbled and all who humble themselves shall be exalted. 

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Readings for next Sunday 

Wis 9:13-18: Who can comprehend the will of God? 

Ps 89:3-6, 12-14, 17: R. In every age, O Lord, you have been our refuge.
Philemon 9-10, 12-17: Receive him, not as a slave anymore, but as a very dear brother.
Alleluia, alleluia! Let your face shine on your servant, and teach me your laws. Alleluia! (Ps 118:135) 

Lk 14:25-33: All who do not renounce their possessions cannot be my disciples. 

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Readings for next Sunday  THE EXALTATION of the HOLY CROSS 

Num 21:4-9: When those that were afflicted looked upon it, they were healed.
Ps 77:1-2, 34-38: R. Do not forget the works of the Lord!
Phil 2:6-11: He humbled himself, therefore God had exalted him.
Alleluia, alleluia! We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you, because by your cross you have redeemed the world. Alleluia! 

Jn 3:13-17: The Son of Man must be lifted up. 

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Readings for next Sunday  

1 Tim 3:14-16: The mystery of our religion is very deep.
Ps 110:1-6: R. How great are the works of the Lord! (or Alleluia!)
Alleluia, alleluia! Your words, Lord, are spirit and life; you have the words of everlasting life. Alleluia! (Cf Jn 6:63, 68) 

Lk 7:31-35: We played the pipes for you, and you wouldn't dance; we sang dirges, and you wouldn't cry. 

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Readings for next Sunday  

2 Kg 5:14-17: Naaman returned to Elisha, the prophet, and acknowledged the Lord.
Ps 97:1-4: R. The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power.
2 Tim 2:8-13: If we hold firm, we shall reign with Christ.
Alleluia, alleluia! For all things give thanks to God, because this is what he expects of you in Christ Jesus. Alleluia! (1 Thess 5:18) 

Lk 17:11-19: It seems that no one has returned to give thanks to God except this foreigner. 

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Readings for next Sunday  

Ex 17:8-13: As long as Moses kept his arms raised, Israel had the advantage.
Ps 120: R. Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
2 Tim 3:14 - 4:2: This is how the people of God become equipped and ready for every good work.
Alleluia, alleluia! The word of God is living and active; it probes the thoughts and motives of our heart. Alleluia! (Heb 4:12) 

Lk 18:1-8: God will see those who cry to him vindicated. 

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Readings for next Sunday  

Sirach 35:12-14, 16-19: The prayer of the humble will penetrate the heavens.
Ps 33:2-3, 17-19, 23: R. The Lord hears the cry of the poor.
2 Tim 4:6-8, 16-18: All that remains is the crown of righteousness reserved for me.
Alleluia, alleluia! God was in Christ, to reconcile the world to himself; and the Good News of reconciliation he has entrusted to us. Alleluia! (2 Cor 5:19) 

Lk 18:9-14: The publican returned to his home justified; the pharisee did not 

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Readings for next Sunday  The COMMEMORATION of ALL the FAITHFUL DEPARTED (All Souls’ Day)
The readings for All Souls' Day 2025 may vary between parishes as All Souls day is on a Sunday.

These could be the readings

First reading Wisdom 3:1-9 , Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6, Second reading  Romans 5:5-11 Gospel John 6:37-40
or
Isa 25:6-9 The Lord will destroy death for ever.
Ps 26:1, 4, 7-9, 13-14 r. 1 The Lord is my light and my help.
or r. 13 I believe that I shall see the Lord's goodness in the land of the living.
Rom 5:5-11 Having died to make us righteous, is it likely that he would now fail to save us from God's anger.
Gospel Acclamation John 6:39 It is my Father's will, says the Lord, that I lose nothing of all that he has given me, and that I shall raise it up on the last day.

Luke 7:11-1 Young man, I tell you to get up.

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Readings for next Sunday  THE DEDICATION of the LATERAN BASILICA

Ezek 47:1-2, 8-9, 12: I see water flowing from the temple and all who were touched by it were saved.
Ps 45:2-3, 5-6, 8-9: R. The waters of the river gladden the city of God.
1 Cor 3:9-11, 16-17: You are the temple of God.
Alleluia, alleluia! I have chosen and sanctified this house, says the Lord, that my name may remain in it for all time. Alleluia! (2 Chron 7:16)

Jn 2:13-22: He spoke about the temple of his own body.

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Readings for next Sunday

Mal 3:19-20: The sun of righteousness will shine on you.
Ps 97:5-9: R. The Lord comes to rule the earth with justice.
2 Thess 3:7-12: Do not give anyone food who refuses to work.
Alleluia, alleluia! Lift up your heads and see; your redemption is near at hand. Alleluia! (Lk 21:38)

Lk 21:5-19: Your endurance will win you your life.

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Readings for next Sunday Our Lord JESUS CHRIST, KING of the UNIVERSE

2 Sam 5:1-3: They anointed David king of Israel.
Ps 121:1-5: R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.
Col 1:12-20: He has taken us into the kingdom of his beloved Son.
Alleluia, alleluia! Blessed is he who inherits the kingdom of David our Father; blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Alleluia! (Mk 11:9, 10)

Lk 23:35-43: Lord remember me when you come into your kingdom.

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Readings for next Sunday FIRST SUNDAY of ADVENT

Is 2:1-5: The Lord will gather all nations in eternal peace in the kingdom of God.
Ps 121:1-2, 4-5, 6-9: R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.
Rom 13:11-14: The time has come, our salvation is near.
Alleluia, alleluia! Lord, show us your mercy and love, and grant us your salvation. Alleluia! (Ps 84:8)

Mt 24:37-44: Stay awake, you must be ready.

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Readings for next Sunday SECOND SUNDAY of ADVENT

Is 11:1-10: He judges the poor with justice.
Ps 71:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17: R. Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of peace for ever.
Rom 15:4-9: Christ, the hope of all people.
Alleluia, alleluia! Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths: all people shall see the salvation of God. Alleluia! (Lk 3:4, 6)

Mt 3:1-12: Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is close at hand.

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Readings for next Sunday THIRD SUNDAY of ADVENT

Is 35:1-6, 10: God himself will come and save us.
Ps 145:6-10: R. Lord, come and save us.
(or Alleluia!)
James 5:7-10: You also must be patient; do not lose heart, the Lord's coming will be soon.
Alleluia, alleluia! The Spirit of the Lord is upon me; he sent me to bring Good News to the poor. Alleluia! (Is 61:1 (Lk 4:18))

Mt 11:2-11: Are you the one who is to come, or must we wait for someone else?

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Readings for next Sunday FOURTH SUNDAY of ADVENT

Is 7:10-14: The virgin will conceive.
Ps 23:1-6: R. Let the Lord enter; he is king of glory.
Rom 1:1-7: Jesus Christ, a descendant of David, is the Son of God.
Alleluia, alleluia! A virgin will give birth to a son; his name will be Emmanuel: God is with us. Alleluia! (Mt 1:23)

Mt 1:18-24: Jesus was born of Mary, the betrothed of Joseph, a son of David.