NOVEMBER 1 ALL SAINTS

30-NOV-2025 Readings

READING I Revelation 7:2-4.9 14

I, John, saw another angel ascend from the rising of the sun, with the seal of the living God, and he called with a loud voice to the four angels who had been given power to harm earth and sea, saying, "Do not harm the earth or the sea or the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God upon their foreheads." And I heard the number of the sealed, a hundred and forty four thousand sealed, out of every tribe of the sons of Israel. After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no man could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, and crying out with a loud voice, "Salvation belongs to our God who sits upon the throne, and to the Lamb!" And all the angels stood round the throne and round the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, saying, "Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honour and power and might be to our God for ever and ever! Amen." Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, "Who are these, clothed in white robes, and from where have they come?" I said to him, "Sir, you know." And he said to me, "These are they who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

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RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Psalm 24

R. These are the people who seek your face, O  Lord.

The  Lord's is the earth and its fullness, the world, and all who dwell in it. It is he who set it on the seas; on the rivers he made it firm.

R. These are the people who seek your face, O  Lord.

Who shall climb the mountain of the  Lord? Who shall stand in his holy place? The clean of hands and pure of heart, whose soul is not set in vain things.

R. These are the people who seek your face, O  Lord.

Blessings from the  Lord shall he receive, and right reward from the God who saves him. Such are the people who seek him, who seek the face of the God of Jacob.

R. These are the people who seek your face, O  Lord.

2ND READING 1 John 3:1-3

Beloved: See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God's children now; it does not yet appear what we shall be, but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. And every one who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure.

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GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

 R. ALLELUIA. 

Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest, says the  Lord.

R. ALLELUIA. 

GOSPEL Matthew 5:1-12

At that time: Seeing the crowds,  Jesus went up on the mountain, and when he sat down his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven.

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NOVEMBER 2 THE COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED

READING I Wisdom Of Solomon 3:1-9c

But the souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and no torment will ever touch them. 2 In the eyes of the foolish they seemed to have died, and their departure was thought to be an affliction, 3 and their going from us to be their destruction;but they are at peace. 4 For though in the sight of men they were punished, their hope is full of immortality. 5 Having been disciplined a little, they will receive great good, because God tested them and found them worthy of himself; 6 like gold in the furnace he tried them, and like a sacrificial burnt offering he accepted them. 7 In the time of their visitation they will shine forth, and will run like sparks through the stubble. 8 They will govern nations and rule over peoples, and the  Lord will reign over them for ever. 9 Those who trust in him will understand truth, and the faithful will abide with him in love, because grace and mercy are upon his elect,.

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RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Psalm 23:1-3, 4, 5, 6

R. The  Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want

The  Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. Fresh and green are the pastures where he gives me repose. Near restful waters he leads me; he revives my soul.

R. The  Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want

He guides me along the right path, for the sake of his name. Though I should walk in the valley of the shadow of the death, no evil would I fear, for you are with me. Your crook and your staff will give me comfort.

R. The  Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want

You have prepared a table before me In the Sight of my foes.  My head you have anointed with oil; my cup Is overflowing.

R. The  Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, in the  Lord's own house shall l dwell for length of days unending.

R. The  Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want

2ND READING Romans 5:5-11 (Or Romans 8:14-23)

Brethren: Hope does not disappoint us, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit which has been given to us. While we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. Why, one will hardly die for a righteous man-though perhaps for a good man one will dare even to die. But God shows his love for us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us. Since, therefore, we are now justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God. For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life. Not only so, but we also rejoice in God through our  Lord  Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.

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GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

R. ALLELUIA. 

Come, O blessed of my Father, says the lord; inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

R. ALLELUIA. 

GOSPEL John 6:37-40

At that time:  Jesus said to the crowds, "All that the Father gives me will come to me; and him who comes to me I will not cast out. † For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent me; † and this is the will of him who sent me, that I should lose nothing of all that he has given me, but raise it up at the last day. † For this is the will of my Father, that every one who sees the Son and believes in him should have eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day." †

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ORDINARY TIME WEEK 31 MONDAY YEAR C

1ST READING: Romans 11:29-36

Brethren: The gifts and the call of God are irrevocable. Just as you were once disobedient to God but now have received mercy because of their disobedience, so they have now been disobedient in order that by the mercy shown to you they also may receive mercy. For God has consigned all men to disobedience, that he may have mercy upon all. O the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! "For who has known the mind of the  Lord, or who has been his counsellor?" "Or who has given a gift to him that he might be repaid?" For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory for ever. Amen.

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Responsorial Psalm Psalm 69

R. In your great mercy, answer me, O  Lord.

As for me in my poverty and pain, let your salvation, O God, raise me up. Then I will praise God's name with a song; I will glorify him with thanksgiving.

R. In your great mercy, answer me, O  Lord.

The poor when they see it will be glad, and God seeking hearts will revive; for the  Lord listens to the needy, and does not spurn his own in their chains.

R. In your great mercy, answer me, O  Lord.

For God will bring salvation to Sion, and rebuild the cities of Judah, and they shall dwell there in possession. The children of his servants shall inherit it; those who love his name shall dwell there.

R. In your great mercy, answer me, O  Lord.

ACCLAMATION: John 8:31-32

 R. ALLELUIA. 

If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, says the  Lord.

R. ALLELUIA. 

GOSPEL Luke 14:12-14

At that time:  Jesus said to the ruler who belonged to the Pharisees, who had invited him, "When you give a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your kinsmen or rich neighbours, lest they also invite you in return, and you be repaid. But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you. You will be repaid at the resurrection of the just."

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READINGS IN ORDINARY TIME WEEK 31 TUESDAY YEAR 1

1ST READING: Romans 12:5-16

Brethren: We, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; he who teaches, in his teaching; he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who contributes, in liberality; he who gives aid, with zeal; he who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with brotherly affection; outdo one another in showing honour. Never flag in zeal, be aglow with the Spirit, serve the  Lord. Rejoice in your hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another.

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Responsorial Psalm Psalm 131

R. Keep my soul in peace at your side, O  Lord.

O  Lord, my heart is not proud, nor haughty my eyes. I have not gone after things too great, nor marvels beyond me.

R. Keep my soul in peace at your side, O  Lord.

Truly, I have set my soul in tranquillity and silence. As a weaned child on its mother, as a weaned child is my soul within me.

R. Keep my soul in peace at your side, O  Lord.

O Israel, wait for the  Lord, both now and forever.

R. Keep my soul in peace at your side, O  Lord.

ACCLAMATION: Matthew 11:28

R. ALLELUIA. 

Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest, says the  Lord. 

R. ALLELUIA. 

GOSPEL Luke 14:15-24

At that time: One of those who sat at table with  Jesus said to him, "Blessed is he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God!" But he said to him, "A man once gave a great banquet, and invited many; and at the time for the banquet he sent his servant to say to those who had been invited, 'Come; for all is now ready. But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said to him, 'I have bought a field, and I must go out and see it; please, have me excused.' And another said, 'I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to examine them; please, have me excused! And another said, 'I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.' So the servant came and reported this to his master. Then the householder in anger said to his servant, 'Go out quickly to the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in the poor and maimed and blind and lame.' And the servant said, 'Sir, what you commanded has been done, and still there is room.' And the master said to the servant, 'Go out to the highways and hedges, and compel people to come in, that my house may be filled. For I tell you, none of those men who were invited shall taste my banquet."

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ORDINARY TIME WEEK 31 WEDNESDAY YEAR 1

1ST READING: Romans 13:8-10

Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbour has fulfilled the law. The commandments, "You shall not commit adultery, You shall not kill, You shall not steal, You shall not covet," and any other commandment, are summed up in this therefore love is the fulfilling of the law. sentence, "You shall love your neighbour as yourself." Love does no wrong to a neighbour;

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Responsorial Psalm Psalm 112

R. It goes well for the man who deals generously and lends.

Blessed the man who fears the  Lord, who takes great delight in his commandments. His descendants shall be powerful on earth; the generation of the upright will be blest.

R. It goes well for the man who deals generously and lends.

light rises in the darkness for the upright; he is generous, merciful and just. It goes well for the man who deals generously and lends, who conducts his affairs with justice.

R. It goes well for the man who deals generously and lends.

Open-handed, he gives to the poor; his justice stands firm for ever. His might shall be exalted in glory.

R. It goes well for the man who deals generously and lends.

ACCLAMATION: Psalm 85:8

 R. ALLELUIA. 

If you are reproached for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of God rests upon you. 

R. ALLELUIA. 

GOSPEL Luke 14:25-33

At that time: Great multitudes accompanied  Jesus; and he turned and said to them, "If any one comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me, cannot be my disciple. For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it? Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation, and is not able to finish, all who see it begin to mock him, saying, 'This man began to build, and was not able to finish.' Or what king, going to encounter another king in war, will not sit down first and take counsel whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him who comes against him with twenty thousand? And if not, while the other is yet a great way off, he sends an embassy and asks terms of peace. So therefore, whoever of you does not renounce all that he has cannot be my disciple.

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ORDINARY TIME WEEK 31 THURSDAY YEAR C

1ST READING: Romans 14:7-12

Brethren: None of us lives to himself, and none of us dies to himself. If we live, we live to the  Lord, and if we die, we die to the  Lord; so then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the  Lords. For to this end Christ died and lived again, that he might be  Lord both of the dead and of the living. Why do you pass judgment on your brother? Or you, why do you despise your brother? For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of God; for it is written, "As I live, says the  Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall give praise to God." So each of us shall give account of himself to God.

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Responsorial Psalm Psalm 27

R. I believe that I shall see the  Lord's goodness in the land of the living.

The  Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The  Lord is the stronghold of my life; whom shall I dread? 

R. I believe that I shall see the  Lord's goodness in the land of the living.

There is one thing I ask of the  Lord, only this do I seek: to live in the house of the  Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the  Lord, to inquire at his temple.

R. I believe that I shall see the  Lord's goodness in the land of the living.

I believe I shall see the  Lord's goodness in the land of the living. Wait for the  Lord; be strong; be stouthearted, and wait for the  Lord!

R. I believe that I shall see the  Lord's goodness in the land of the living.

ACCLAMATION: Matthew 11:28

 R. ALLELUIA. 

Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest, says the  Lord. 

R. ALLELUIA. 

GOSPEL Luke 15:1-10

At that time: The tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear  Jesus. And the Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying, "This man receives sinners and eats with them." So he told them this parable: "What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost, until he finds it? And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbours, saying to them, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost! Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance. "Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp and sweep the house and seek diligently until she finds it? And when she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbours, saying, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin which I had lost. Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents."

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ORDINARY TIME WEEK 31 FRIDAY YEAR C

1ST READING: Romans 15:14-21

I myself am satisfied about you, my brethren, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, and able to instruct one another. But on some points I have written to you very boldly by way of reminder, because of the grace given me by God to be a minister of Christ  Jesus to the Gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the offering of the Gentiles may be acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In Christ  Jesus, then, I have reason to be proud of my work for God. For I will not venture to speak of anything except what Christ has wrought through me to win obedience from the Gentiles, by word and deed, by the power of signs and wonders, by the power of the Holy Spirit, so that from Jerusalem and as far round as Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ, thus making it my ambition to preach the gospel, not where Christ has already been named, lest I build on another man's foundation, but as it is written, "They shall see who have never been told of him, and they shall understand who have never heard of him."

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Responsorial Psalm Psalm 98

R. The  Lord has shown his deliverance to the nations.

O sing a new song to the  Lord, for he has worked wonders. His right hand and his holy arm have brought salvation.

R. The  Lord has shown his deliverance to the nations.

The  Lord has made known his salvation, has shown his deliverance to the nations. He has remembered his merciful love and his truth for the house of Israel.

R. The  Lord has shown his deliverance to the nations.

All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. Shout to the  Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song, and sing out your praise.

R. The  Lord has shown his deliverance to the nations.

ACCLAMATION: 1 John 2:5

 R. ALLELUIA. 

Whoever keeps Christ's word, in him truly love of God is perfected.

R. ALLELUIA. 

GOSPEL Luke 16:1-8

At that time:  Jesus said to the disciples, "There was a rich man who had a steward, and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his goods. And he called him and said to him, 'What is this that I hear about you? Turn in the account of your stewardship, for you can no longer be steward. And the steward said to himself, 'What shall I do, since my master is taking the stewardship away from me? I am not strong enough to dig, and I am ashamed to beg. I have decided what to do, so that people may receive me into their houses when I am put out of the stewardship.' So, summoning his master's debtors one by one, he said to the first, 'How much do you owe my master?' He said, 'A hundred measures of oil. And he said to him, 'Take your bill, and sit down quickly and write fifty.' Then he said to another, 'And how much do you owe?' He said, 'A hundred measures of wheat.' He said to him, 'Take your bill, and write eighty.' The master commended the dishonest steward for his shrewdness; for the sons of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than the sons of light.

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ORDINARY TIME WEEK 31 SATURDAY YEAR C

1ST READING: Romans 16:3-9.16.22-27

Brethren: Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ  Jesus, who risked their necks for my life, to whom not only I but also all the churches of the Gentiles give thanks; greet also the church in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who was the first convert in Asia for Christ. Greet Mary, who has worked hard among you. Greet Andronicus and Junias, my kinsmen and my fellow prisoners; they are men of note among the apostles, and they were in Christ before me. Greet Ampliatus, my beloved in the  Lord. Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and my beloved Stachys. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you. I Tertius, the writer of this letter, greet you in the  Lord. Gaius, who is host to me and to the whole church, greets you. Erastus, the city treasurer, and our brother Quartus, greet you. Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of  Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which was kept secret for long ages but is now disclosed and through the prophetic writings is made known to all nations, according to the command of the eternal God, to bring about the obedience of faith-- to the only wise God be glory for evermore through  Jesus Christ! Amen.

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Responsorial Psalm Psalm 145

R. I will bless your name for ever, my king and my God.

I will bless you day after day, and praise your name for ever and ever. The  Lord is great and highly to be praised; his greatness cannot be measured.

R. I will bless your name for ever, my king and my God.

Age to age shall proclaim your works, shall declare your mighty deeds. They will tell of your great glory and splendour, and recount your wonderful works.

R. I will bless your name for ever, my king and my God.

All your works shall thank you, O  Lord, and all your faithful ones bless you. They shall speak of the glory of your reign, and declare your mighty deeds.

R. I will bless your name for ever, my king and my God.

ACCLAMATION: 2 Corinthians 8:9

 R. ALLELUIA. 

Though  Jesus Christ was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich. 

R. ALLELUIA. 

GOSPEL Luke 16:9-15

At that time:  Jesus said to his disciples, "Make friends for yourselves by means of unrighteous mammon, so that when it fails they may receive you into the eternal habitations. "He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much; and he who is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much. If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will entrust to you the true riches? And if you have not been faithful in that which is another's, who will give you that which is your own? No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon." The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all this, and they scoffed at him. But he said to them, "You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts; for what is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God.

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THE DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA

READING I Ezekiel 47:1-2.8 9.12

In those days: The angel brought me back to the door of the temple; and behold, water was issuing from below the threshold of the temple toward the east (for the temple faced east); and the water was flowing down from below the right side of the threshold of the temple, south of the altar. Then he brought me out by way of the north gate, and led me round on the outside to the outer gate, that faces toward the east; and the water was coming out on the right side. And he said to me, "This water flows toward the eastern region and goes down into the Arabah; and when it enters the stagnant waters of the sea, the water will become fresh. And wherever the river goes every living creature which swarms will live, and there will be very many fish; for this water goes there, that the waters of the sea may become fresh; so everything will live where the river goes. And on the banks, on both sides of the river, there will grow all kinds of trees for food. Their leaves will not wither nor their fruit fail, but they will bear fresh fruit every month, because the water for them flows from the sanctuary. Their fruit will be for food, and their leaves for healing."

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Responsorial Psalm Psalm 46

R. The waters of a river give joy to God's city, the holy place, the dwelling of the Most High.

God is for us a refuge and strength, an ever present help in time of distress: so we shall not fear though the earth should rock, though the mountains quake to the heart of the sea.

R. The waters of a river give joy to God's city, the holy place, the dwelling of the Most High.

The waters of a river give joy to God's city, the holy place, the dwelling of the Most High. God is within, it cannot be shaken; God will help it at the dawning of the day.

R. The waters of a river give joy to God's city, the holy place, the dwelling of the Most High.

The  Lord of hosts is with us: the God of Jacob is our stronghold. Come and behold the works of the  Lord, the awesome deeds he has done on the earth.

R. The waters of a river give joy to God's city, the holy place, the dwelling of the Most High.

READING 1 Corinthians 3: 9-11.16-17

Brethren: You are God's building. According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and another man is building upon it. Let each man take care how he builds upon it. For no other foundation can any one lay than that which is laid, which is  Jesus Christ. Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? If any one destroys God's temple, God will destroy him. For God's temple is holy, and that temple you are.

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GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

 R. ALLELUIA. 

I have chosen and consecrated this house, says the  Lord, that my name may be there for ever.

R. ALLELUIA. 

GOSPEL John 2:13-22

The Passover of the Jews was at hand, and  Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple he found those who were selling oxen and sheep and pigeons, and the money-changers at their business. And making a whip of cords, he drove them all, with the sheep and oxen, out of the temple; and he poured out the coins of the money-changers and overturned their tables. And he told those who sold the pigeons, "Take these things away; you shall not make my Father's house a house of trade." His disciples remembered that it was written, "Zeal for your house will consume me." The Jews then said to him, "What sign have you to show us for doing this?"  Jesus answered them, "Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up." The Jews then said, "It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and will you raise it up in three days?" But he spoke of the temple of his body. When therefore he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this; and they believed the scripture and the word which  Jesus had spoken.

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ORDINARY TIME WEEK 32 MONDAY YEAR C

1ST READING: Wisdom 1:1-7

Love righteousness, you rulers of the earth, think of the  Lord with uprightness, and seek him with sincerity of heart; because he is found by those who do not put him to the test, and manifests himself to those who do not distrust him. For perverse thoughts separate men from God, and when his power is tested, it convicts the foolish; because wisdom will not enter a deceitful soul, nor dwell in a body enslaved to sin. For a holy and disciplined spirit will flee from deceit, and will rise and depart from foolish thoughts, and will be ashamed at the approach of unrighteousness. For wisdom is a kindly spirit and will not free a blasphemer from the guilt of his words; because God is witness of his inmost feelings, and a true observer of his heart, and a hearer of his tongue. Because the Spirit of the  Lord has filled the world, and that which holds all things together knows what is said.

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Responsorial Psalm Psalm 139

R. Lead me,  Lord, in the way everlasting.

O  Lord, you search me and you know me. You yourself know my resting and my rising; you discern my thoughts from afar. You mark when I walk or lie down; you know all my ways through and through.

R. Lead me,  Lord, in the way everlasting.

Before ever a word is on my tongue, you know it, O  Lord, through and through. Behind and before, you besiege me, your hand ever laid upon me. Too wonderful for me, this knowledge; too high, beyond my reach.

R. Lead me,  Lord, in the way everlasting.

O where can go from your spirit, or where can I flee from your face? If I climb the heavens, you are there. If I lie in the grave, you are there.

R. Lead me,  Lord, in the way everlasting.

If I take the wings of the dawn or dwell at the sea's furthest end, even there your hand would lead me; your right hand would hold me fast.

R. Lead me,  Lord, in the way everlasting.

ACCLAMATION: Philippians 2:15-16

 R. ALLELUIA. 

You will shine as lights in the world, holding fast the world of life. 

R. ALLELUIA. 

GOSPEL Luke 17:1-6

At that time:  Jesus said to his disciples, "Temptations to sin are sure to come; but woe to him by whom they come! It would be better for him if a millstone were hung round his neck and he were cast into the sea, than that he should cause one of these little ones to sin. Take heed to yourselves; if your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him; and if he sins against you seven times in the day, and turns to you seven times, and says, 'I repent, you must forgive him." The apostles said to the  Lord, "Increase our faith!" And the  Lord said, "If you had faith as a grain of mustard seed, you could say to this sycamine tree, 'Be rooted up, and be planted in the sea, and it would obey you.

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ORDINARY TIME WEEK 32 TUESDAY YEAR C

1ST READING: Wisdom 2:23-3:9

God created man for incorruption, and made him in the image of his own eternity, but through the devil's envy death entered the world, and those who belong to his party experience it. But the souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and no torment will ever touch them. In the eyes of the foolish they seemed to have died, and their departure was thought to be an affliction, and their going from us to be their destruction; but they are at peace. For though in the sight of men they were punished, their hope is full of immortality. Having been disciplined a little, they will receive great good, because God tested them and found them worthy of himself; like gold in the furnace he tried them, and like a sacrificial burnt offering he accepted them. In the time of their visitation they will shine forth, and will run like sparks through the stubble. They will govern nations and rule over peoples, and the  Lord will reign over them for ever. Those who trust in him will understand truth, and the faithful will abide with him in love, because grace and mercy are upon his elect, and he watches over his holy ones.

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Responsorial Psalm Psalm 34

R. I will bless the  Lord at all times.

I will bless the  Lord at all times, praise of him is always in my mouth. In the  Lord my soul shall make its boast; the humble shall hear and be glad.

R. I will bless the  Lord at all times.

The  Lord turns his eyes to the just, and his ears are open to their cry. The  Lord turns his face against the wicked to destroy their remembrance from the earth.

R. I will bless the  Lord at all times.

When the just cry out, the  Lord hears, and rescues them in all their distress. The  Lord is close to the broken-hearted; those whose spirit is crushed he will save.

R. I will bless the  Lord at all times.

2ND READING: Romans 13:11-14

ACCLAMATION: John 14:23

 R. ALLELUIA. 

If a man loves me, he will keep my word, says the  Lord; and my Father will love him, and we will come to him.

R. ALLELUIA. 

GOSPEL Luke 17:7-10

At that time:  Jesus said, "Will any one of you, who has a servant ploughing or keeping sheep, say to him when he has come in from the field, 'Come at once and sit down at table? Will he not rather say to him, 'Prepare supper for me, and put on your apron and serve me, till I eat and drink; and afterward you shall eat and drink? Does he thank the servant because he did what was commanded? So you also, when you have done all that is commanded you, say, 'We are unworthy servants; we have only done what was our duty."

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ORDINARY TIME WEEK 32 WEDNESDAY YEAR C

1ST READING: Wisdom 6:1-11

Listen, O kings, and understand; learn, O judges of the ends of the earth. Give ear, you that rule over multitudes, and boast of many nations. For your dominion was given you from the  Lord, and your sovereignty from the Most High, who will search out your works and inquire into your plans. Because as servants of his kingdom you did not rule rightly, nor keep the law, nor walk according to the purpose of God, he will come upon you terribly and swiftly, because severe judgment falls on those in high places. For the lowliest man may be pardoned in mercy, but mighty men will be mightily tested. For the  Lord of all will not stand in awe of any one, nor show deference to greatness; because he himself made both small and great, and he takes thought for all alike. But a strict inquiry is in store for the mighty. To you then, O monarchs, my words are directed, that you may learn wisdom and not transgress. For they will be made holy who observe holy things in holiness, and those who have been taught them will find a defence. Therefore set your desire on my words; long for them, and you will be instructed.

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Responsorial Psalm Psalm 82

R. Arise, O God; judge the earth!

Do justice for the weak and the orphan; give justice to the poor and afflicted. Rescue the weak and the needy; set them free from the hand of the wicked.

R. Arise, O God; judge the earth!

I have said to you: 'You are gods, and all of you, sons of the Most High.' And yet, like men you shall die; you shall fall, like any of the princes.

R. Arise, O God; judge the earth!

ACCLAMATION: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

 R. ALLELUIA. 

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ  Jesus for you.

R. ALLELUIA. 

GOSPEL Matthew 24:37-44

On the way to Jerusalem  Jesus was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance and lifted up their voices and said, " Jesus, Master, have mercy on us." When he saw them he said to them, "Go and show yourselves to the priests." And as they went they were cleansed. Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; and he fell on his face at  Jesus' feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. Then said  Jesus, "Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?" And he said to him, "Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well."

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ORDINARY TIME WEEK 32 THURSDAY YEAR C

1ST READING: Wisdom 7:22-8:1

For in wisdom there is a spirit that is intelligent, holy, unique, manifold, subtle, mobile, clear, unpolluted, distinct, invulnerable, loving the good, keen, irresistible, beneficent, humane, steadfast, sure, free from anxiety, all-powerful, overseeing all, and penetrating through all spirits that are intelligent and pure and most subtle. For wisdom is more mobile than any motion; because of her pureness she pervades and penetrates all things. For she is a breath of the power of God, and a pure emanation of the glory of the Almighty; therefore nothing defiled gains entrance into her. For she is a reflection of eternal light, a spotless mirror of the working of God, and an image of his goodness. Though she is but one, she can do all things, and while remaining in herself, she renews all things; in every generation she passes into holy souls and makes them friends of God, and prophets; for God loves nothing so much as the man who lives with wisdom. For she is more beautiful than the sun, and excels every constellation of the stars. Compared with the light she is found to be superior, for it is succeeded by the night, but against wisdom evil does not prevail. She reaches mightily from one end of the earth to the other, and she orders all things well.

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Responsorial Psalm Psalm 119

R. For ever is your word, O  Lord.

For ever is your word, O  Lord, standing firm in the heavens.

R. For ever is your word, O  Lord.

From age to age is your truth; like the earth, it stands firm.

R. For ever is your word, O  Lord.

Your judgements endure to this day, for all things are your servants.

R. For ever is your word, O  Lord.

The unfolding of your word gives light, and understanding to the simple.

R. For ever is your word, O  Lord.

Let your face shine forth on your servant, and teach me your decrees.

R. For ever is your word, O  Lord.

My soul shall live and praise you. Your judgements give me help.

R. For ever is your word, O  Lord.

ACCLAMATION: John 15:5

 R. ALLELUIA. 

I am the vine, you are the branches says the  Lord. He who abides in me, and lin him, bears much fruit. 

R. ALLELUIA. 

GOSPEL Luke 17:20-25

At that time: Being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God was coming,  Jesus answered them, "The kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be observed; nor will they say, 'Behold, here it is!' or 'There! for behold, the kingdom of God is in the midst of you." And he said to the disciples, "The days are coming when you will desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and you will not see it. And they will say to you, 'Behold, there!' or 'Behold, here!' Do not go, do not follow them. For as the lightning flashes and lights up the sky from one side to the other, so will the Son of man be in his day. But first he must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation.

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ADVENT WEEK 1 SUNDAY YEAR AORDINARY TIME WEEK 32 FRIDAY YEAR C

1ST READING: Wisdom 13:1-9

All men who were ignorant of God were foolish by nature; and they were unable from the good things that are seen to know him who exists, nor did they recognize the craftsman while paying heed to his works; but they supposed that either fire or wind or swift air, or the circle of the stars, or turbulent water, of the luminaries of heaven were the gods that rule the world. If through delight in the beauty of these things men assumed them to be gods, let them know how much better than these is their  Lord, for the author of beauty created them. And if men were amazed at their power and working, let them perceive from them how much more powerful is he who formed them. For from the greatness and beauty of created things comes a corresponding perception of their Creator. Yet these men are little to be blamed, for perhaps they go astray while seeking God and desiring to find him. For as they live among his works they keep searching, and they trust in what they see, because the things that are seen are beautiful. Yet again, not even they are to be excused; for if they had the power to know so much that they could investigate the world, how did they fail to find sooner the  Lord of these things?

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Responsorial Psalm Psalm 19

R. The heavens declare the glory of God.

The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament proclaims the work of his hands. Day unto day conveys the message, and night unto night imparts the knowledge.

R. The heavens declare the glory of God.

No speech, no word, whose voice goes unheeded; their sound goes forth through all the earth, their message to the utmost bounds of the world.

R. The heavens declare the glory of God.

ACCLAMATION: Luke 21:28

 R. ALLELUIA. 

Look up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.

R. ALLELUIA. 

GOSPEL Luke 17:26-37

At that time:  Jesus said to his disciples, "As it was in the days of Noah, so will it be in the days of the Son of man. They ate, they drank, they married, they were given in marriage, until the day when Noah entered the ark, and the flood came and destroyed them all. Likewise as it was in the days of Lot-they ate, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they built, but on the day when Lot went out from Sodom fire and brimstone rained from heaven and destroyed them all-- so will it be on the day when the Son of man is revealed. On that day, let him who is on the housetop, with his goods in the house, not come down to take them away; and likewise let him who is in the field not turn back. Remember Lot's wife. Whoever seeks to gain his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life will preserve it. I tell you, in that night there will be two in one bed; one will be taken and the other left. There will be two women grinding together; one will be taken and the other left." And they said to him, "Where,  Lord?" He said to them, "Where the body is, there the eagles will be gathered together."

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ORDINARY TIME WEEK 32 SATURDAY YEAR C

1ST READING: Wisdom 18:14-16; 19:6-9

While gentle silence enveloped all things, and night in its swift course was now half gone, your all-powerful word leaped from heaven, from the royal throne, into the midst of the land that was doomed, a stern warrior carrying the sharp sword of your authentic command, and stood and filled all things with death, and touched heaven while standing on the earth. For the whole creation in its nature was fashioned anew, complying with your commands, that your children might be kept unharmed. The cloud was seen overshadowing the camp, and dry land emerging where water had stood before, an unhindered way out of the Red Sea, and a grassy plain out of the raging waves, where those protected by your hand passed through as one nation, after gazing on marvellous wonders. For they ranged like horses, and leaped like lambs, praising you, O  Lord, who delivered them.

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Responsorial Psalm Psalm 105

R. Remember the wonders the  Lord has done.

O sing to him, sing his praise; tell all his wonderful works! Glory in his holy name; let the hearts that seek the  Lord rejoice.

R. Remember the wonders the  Lord has done.

He struck all the firstborn in their land, the first fruit of all their strength. He led out Israel with silver and gold. In his tribes were none who stumbled.

R. Remember the wonders the  Lord has done.

For he remembered his holy word, spoken to Abraham his servant. So he brought out his people with joy, his chosen ones with shouts of rejoicing.

R. Remember the wonders the  Lord has done.

ACCLAMATION: 2 Thessalonians 2:14

 R. ALLELUIA. 

God has called us through the GOSPEL, to obtain the glory of our  Lord  Jesus Christ. 

R. ALLELUIA. 

GOSPEL Luke 18:1-8

At that time:  Jesus told his disciples a parable, to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart. He said, "In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor regarded man; and there was a widow in that city who kept coming to him and saying, "Vindicate me against my adversary.' For a while he refused; but afterward he said to himself, 'Though I neither fear God nor regard man, yet because this widow bothers me, I will vindicate her, or she will wear me out by her continual coming." And the  Lord said, "Hear what the unrighteous judge says. And will not God vindicate his elect, who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long over them? I tell you, he will vindicate them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of man comes, will he find faith on earth?"

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ORDINARY TIME WEEK 33 SUNDAY YEAR C

1ST READING: Malachi 4:1-2

"Behold, the day comes, burning like an oven, when all the arrogant and all evildoers will be stubble; the day that comes shall burn them up, says the  Lord of hosts, so that it will leave them neither root nor branch. But for you who fear my name the sun of righteousness shall rise, with healing in its wings.

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Responsorial Psalm Psalm 98

R. The  Lord comes to judge the peoples with fairness.

Sing psalms to the  Lord with the harp, with the harp and the sound of song. With trumpets and the sound of the horn, raise a shout before the King, the  Lord.

R. The  Lord comes to judge the peoples with fairness.

Let the sea and all within it thunder; the world, and those who dwell in it. Let the rivers clap their hands, and the hills ring out their joy at the presence of the  Lord, for he comes, he comes to judge the earth.

R. The  Lord comes to judge the peoples with fairness.

He will judge the world with justice, and the peoples with fairness.

R. The  Lord comes to judge the peoples with fairness.

2ND READING: 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12

Brethren: You know how you ought to imitate us; we were not idle when we were with you, we did not eat any one's bread without paying, but with toil and labour we worked night and day, that we might not burden any of you. It was not because we have not that right, but to give you in our conduct  an example to imitate. For even when we were with you, we gave you this command: If any one will not work, let him not eat. For we hear that some of you are living in idleness, mere busybodies, not doing any work. No such persons we command and exhort in the  Lord  Jesus Christ to do their work in quietness and to earn their own living.

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ACCLAMATION: Luke 21:28

 R. ALLELUIA. 

Look up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near. 

R. ALLELUIA. 

GOSPEL Luke 21:5-19

At that time: As some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings,  Jesus said, "As for these things which you see, the days will come when there shall not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down." And they asked him, "Teacher, when will this be, and what will be the sign when this is about to take place?" And he said, "Take heed that you are not led astray; for many will come in my name, saying, 'I am he!' and, "The time is at hand!' Do not go after them. And when you hear of wars and tumults, do not be terrified; for this must first take place, but the end will not be at once." Then he said to them, "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and pestilences; and there will be terrors and great signs from heaven. But before all this they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors for my name's sake. This will be a time for you to bear testimony. Settle it therefore in your minds, not to meditate beforehand how to answer; for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict. You will be delivered up even by parents and brothers and kinsmen and friends, and some of you they will put to death; you will be hated by all for my name's sake. But not a hair of your head will perish. By your endurance you will gain your lives.

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ORDINARY TIME WEEK 33 MONDAY YEAR C

1ST READING: 1 Maccabees 1:10-15.41-43.54-57.62-64

In those days: There came forth a sinful root, Antiochus Epiphanes, son of Antiochus the king; he had been a hostage in Rome. He began to reign in the one hundred and thirty-seventh year of the kingdom of the Greeks. In those days lawless men came forth from Israel, and misled many, saying, "Let us go and make a covenant with the Gentiles round about us, for since we separated from them many evils have come upon us." This proposal pleased them, and some of the people eagerly went to the king. He authorized them to observe the ordinances of the Gentiles. So they built a gymnasium in Jerusalem, according to Gentile custom, and removed the marks of circumcision, and abandoned the holy covenant. They joined with the Gentiles and sold themselves to do evil. Then the king wrote to his whole kingdom that all should be one people, and that each should give up his customs. All the Gentiles accepted the command of the king. Many even from Israel gladly adopted his religion; they sacrificed to idols and profaned the sabbath. Now on the fifteenth day of Chislev, in the one hundred and forty-fifth year, they erected a desolating sacrilege upon the altar of burnt offering. They also built altars in the surrounding cities of Judah, and burned incense at the doors of the houses and in the streets. The books of the law which they found they tore to pieces and burned with fire. Where the book of the covenant was found in the possession of any one, or if any one adhered to the law, the decree of the king condemned him to death. But many in Israel stood firm and were resolved in their hearts not to eat unclean food. They chose to die rather than to be defiled by food or to profane the holy covenant; and they did die. And very great wrath came upon Israel.

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Responsorial Psalm Psalm 119

R. Give me life, O  Lord, and I will keep your commands.

I am seized with indignation at the wicked who forsake your law.

R. Give me life, O  Lord, and I will keep your commands.

Though the nets of the wicked ensnared me, your law I did not forget.

R. Give me life, O  Lord, and I will keep your commands.

Redeem me from man's oppression, and I will keep your precepts.

R. Give me life, O  Lord, and I will keep your commands.

Those who pursue me with malice draw near; they are far from your law.

R. Give me life, O  Lord, and I will keep your commands.

Salvation is far from the wicked, who are heedless of your statutes.

R. Give me life, O  Lord, and I will keep your commands.

I look at the faithless with disgust; they have not kept your word.

R. Give me life, O  Lord, and I will keep your commands.

ACCLAMATION: John 8:12

 R. ALLELUIA. 

I am the light of the world, says the  Lord; he who follows me will have the light of life.

R. ALLELUIA. 

GOSPEL Luke 18:35-43

It happened that, as  Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging; and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant. They told him, " Jesus of Nazareth is passing by." And he cried, " Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent; but he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" And  Jesus stopped, and commanded him to be brought to him; and when he came near, he asked him, "What do you want me to do for you?" He said, " Lord, let me receive my sight." And  Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight; your faith has made you well." And immediately he received his sight and followed him, glorifying God; and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.

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ORDINARY TIME WEEK 33 TUESDAY YEAR C

1ST READING: 2 Maccabees 6:18-31

In those days: Eleazar, one of the scribes in high position, a man now advanced in age and of noble presence, was being forced to open his mouth to eat swine's flesh. But he, welcoming death with honour rather than life with pollution, went up to the rack of his own accord, spitting out the flesh, as men ought to go who have the courage to refuse things that it is not right to taste, even for the natural love of life. Those who were in charge of that unlawful sacrifice took the man aside, because of their long acquaintance with him, and privately urged him to bring meat of his own providing, proper for him to use, and pretend that he was eating the flesh of the sacrificial meal which had been commanded by the king, so that by doing this he might be saved from death, and be treated kindly on account of his old friendship with them. But making a high resolve, worthy of his years and the dignity of his old age and the grey hairs which he had reached with distinction and his excellent life even from childhood, and moreover according to the holy God-given law, he declared himself quickly, telling them to send him to Hades. "Such pretence is not worthy of our time of life," he said, "lest many of the young should suppose that Eleazar in his ninetieth year has gone over to an alien religion, and through my pretence, for the sake of living a brief moment longer, they should be led astray because of me, while I defile and disgrace my old age. For even if for the present I should avoid the punishment of men, yet whether I live or die I shall not escape the hands of the Almighty. Therefore, by manfully giving up my life now, I will show myself worthy of my old age and leave to the young a noble example of how to die a good death willingly and nobly for the revered and holy laws." When he had said this, he went at once to the rack. And those who a little before had acted toward him with good will now changed to ill will, because the words he had uttered were in their opinion sheer madness. When he was about to die under the blows, he groaned aloud and said: "It is clear to the  Lord in his holy knowledge that, though might have been saved from death, I am enduring terrible sufferings in my body under this beating, but in my soul I am glad to suffer these things because I fear him." So in this way he died, leaving in his death an example of nobility and a memorial of courage, not only to the young but to the great body of his nation.

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Responsorial Psalm Psalm 3

R. The  Lord upholds me.

How many are my foes, O  Lord! How many are rising up against me! How many are saying about me: 'There is no help for him in God. But you,  Lord, are a shield about me, my glory.

R. The  Lord upholds me.

who lift up my head. I cry aloud to the  Lord. From his holy mountain he answers me.

R. The  Lord upholds me.

I lie down, I sleep and wake, for the  Lord upholds me. I will not fear even thousands of people who are ranged on every side against me. Arise,  Lord; save me, my God.

R. The  Lord upholds me.

ACCLAMATION: 1 John 4:10

 R. ALLELUIA. 

God loved us and sent his Son to be the expiation for our sins.

R. ALLELUIA. 

GOSPEL Luke 19:1-10

At that time:  Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. And there was a man named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector, and rich. And he sought to see who  Jesus was, but could not, on account of the crowd, because he was small of stature. So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him, for he was to pass that way. And when  Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, "Zacchaeus, make haste and come down; for I must stay at your house today." So he made haste and came down, and received him joyfully. And when they saw it they all murmured, "He has gone in to be the guest of a man who is a sinner." And Zacchaeus stood and said to the  Lord, "Behold,  Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have defrauded any one of anything, I restore it fourfold." And  Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this house, since he also is a son of Abraham. For the Son of man came to seek and to save the lost."

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ORDINARY TIME WEEK 33 WEDNESDAY YEAR C

1ST READING: 2 Maccabees 7:1.20-31

In those days: It happened also that seven brothers and their mother were arrested and were being compelled by the king, under torture with whips and cords, to partake of unlawful swine's flesh. The mother was especially admirable and worthy of honourable memory. Though she saw her seven sons perish within a single day, she bore it with good courage because of her hope in the  Lord. She encouraged each of them in the language of their fathers. Filled with a noble spirit, she fired her woman's reasoning with a man's courage, and said to them, "I do not know how you came into being in my womb. It was not I who gave you life and breath, nor I who set in order the elements within each of you. Therefore the Creator of the world, who shaped the beginning of man and devised the origin of all things, will in his mercy give life and breath back to you again, since you now forget yourselves for the sake of his laws." Antiochus felt that he was being treated with contempt, and he was suspicious of her reproachful tone. The youngest brother being still alive, Antiochus not only appealed to him in words, but promised with oaths that he would make him rich and enviable if he would turn from the ways of his fathers, and that he would take him for his friend and entrust him with public affairs. Since the young man would not listen to him at all, the king called the mother to him and urged her to advise the youth to save himself. After much urging on his part, she undertook to persuade her son. But, leaning close to him, she spoke in their native tongue as follows, deriding the cruel tyrant: "My son, have pity on me. I carried you nine months in my womb, and nursed you for three years, and have reared you and brought you up to this point in your life, and have taken care of you. I beg you, my child, to look at the heaven and the earth and see everything that is in them, and recognize that God did not make them out of things that existed. Thus also mankind comes into being. Do not fear this butcher, but prove worthy of your brothers. Accept death, so that in God's mercy I may get you back again with your brothers." While she was still speaking, the young man said, "What are you waiting for? I will not obey the king's command, but I obey the command of the law that was given to our fathers through Moses. But you, who have contrived all sorts of evil against the Hebrews, will certainly not escape the hands of God.

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Responsorial Psalm Psalm 17

R. When I awake, O  Lord, I shall be filled with the vision of your presence.

O  Lord, hear a cause that is just, pay heed to my cry. Turn your ear to my prayer: no deceit is on my lips.

R. When I awake, O  Lord, I shall be filled with the vision of your presence.

I kept my steps firmly in your paths. My feet have never faltered. To you I call; for you will surely heed me, O God. Turn your ear to me; hear my words.

R. When I awake, O  Lord, I shall be filled with the vision of your presence.

Guard me as the apple of your eye. Hide me in the shadow of your wings. As for me, in justice I shall behold your face; when I awake I shall be filled with the vision of your presence.

R. When I awake, O  Lord, I shall be filled with the vision of your presence.

ACCLAMATION: John 15:16

 R. ALLELUIA. 

I chose you from the world that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should abide, says the  Lord.

R. ALLELUIA. 

GOSPEL Luke 19:11-28

At that time:  Jesus proceeded to tell a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they supposed that the kingdom of God was to appear immediately. He said therefore, "A nobleman went into a far country to receive a kingly power and then return. Calling ten of his servants, he gave them ten pounds, and said to them, 'Trade with these till I come. But his citizens hated him and sent an embassy after him, saying, 'We do not want this man to reign over us.' When he returned, having received the kingly power, he commanded these servants, to whom he had given the money, to be called to him, that he might know what they had gained by trading. The first came before him, saying, ' Lord, your pound has made ten pounds more. And he said to him, 'Well done, good servant! Because you have been faithful in a very little, you shall have authority over ten cities.' And the second came, saying, ' Lord, your pound has made five pounds.' And he said to him, 'And you are to be over five cities.' Then another name, saying, ' Lord, here is your pound, which I kept laid away in a napkin; for I was afraid of you, because you are a severe man; you take up what you did not lay down, and reap what you did not sow. He said to him, 'i will condemn you out of your own mouth, you wicked servant! You knew that I was a severe man, taking up what I did not lay down and reaping what I did not sow? Why then did you not put my money into the bank, and at my coming I should have collected it with interest?' And he said to those who stood by, 'Take the pound from him, and give it to him who has the ten pounds.' (And they said to him, ' Lord, he has ten pounds!') 'I tell you, that to every one who has will more be given; but from him who has not, even what he has will be taken away. But as for these enemies of mine, who did not want me to reign over them, bring them here and slay them before me." And when he had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.

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ORDINARY TIME WEEK 33 THURSDAY YEAR C

1ST READING: 1 Maccabees 2:15-29

In those days: The king's officers who were enforcing the apostasy came to the city of Modein to make them offer sacrifice. Many from Israel came to them, and Mattathias and his sons were assembled. Then the king's officers spoke to Mattathias as follows: "You are a leader, honoured and great in this city, and supported by sons and brothers. Now be the first to come and do what the king commands, as all the Gentiles and the men of Judah and those that are left in Jerusalem have done. Then you and your sons will be numbered among the friends of the king, and you and your sons will be honoured with silver and gold and many gifts." But Mattathias answered and said in a loud voice: "Even if all the nations that live under the rule of the king obey him, and have chosen to do his commandments, departing each one from the religion of his fathers, yet I and my sons and my brothers will live by the covenant of our fathers. Far be it from us to desert the law and the ordinances. We will not obey the king's words by turning aside from our religion to the right hand or to the left." When he had finished speaking these words, a Jew came forward in the sight of all to offer sacrifice upon the altar in Modein, according to the king's command. When Mattathias saw it, he burned with zeal and his heart was stirred. He gave vent to righteous anger; he ran and killed him upon the altar. At the same time he killed the king's officer who was forcing them to sacrifice, and he tore down the altar. Thus he burned with zeal for the law, as Phinehas did against Zimri the son of Salu. Then Mattathias cried out in the city with a loud voice, saying: "Let every one who is zealous for the law and supports the covenant come out with me!" And he and his sons fled to the hills and left all that they had in the city. Then many who were seeking righteousness and justice went down to the wilderness to dwell there.

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Responsorial Psalm Psalm 50

R. To one whose way is blameless, I will show the salvation of God.

The God of gods, the  Lord, has spoken and summoned the earth, from the rising of the sun to its setting. Out of Sion, the perfection of beauty, God is shining forth.

R. To one whose way is blameless, I will show the salvation of God.

Gather my holy ones to me, who made covenant with me by sacrifice.' The heavens proclaim his justice, for he, God, is the judge.

R. To one whose way is blameless, I will show the salvation of God.

Give your praise as a sacrifice to God, and fulfil your vows to the Most High. Then call on me in the day of distress. I will deliver you and you shall honour me.

R. To one whose way is blameless, I will show the salvation of God.

ACCLAMATION: Psalm 95

 R. ALLELUIA. 

Today, harden not your hearts, but listen to the voice of the  Lord. 

R. ALLELUIA. 

GOSPEL Luke 19:41-44

At that time: When  Jesus drew near and saw the city he wept over it, saying, "Would that even today you knew the things that make for peace! But now they are hid from your eyes. For the days shall come upon you, when your enemies will cast up a bank about you and surround you, and hem you in on every side, and dash you to the ground, you and your children within you, and they will not leave one stone upon another in you; because you did not know the time of your visitation."

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READINGS IN ORDINARY TIME WEEK 33 FRIDAY YEAR C

1ST READING: 1 Maccabees 4: 36-37.52-59

In those days: Judas and his brothers said, "Behold, our enemies are crushed; let us go up to cleanse the sanctuary and dedicate it." So all the army assembled and they went up to Mount Sion. Early in the morning on the twenty-fifth day of the ninth month, which is the month of Chislev, in the one hundred and forty-eighth year, they rose and offered sacrifice, as the law directs, on the new altar of burnt offering which they had built. At the very season and on the very day that the Gentiles had profaned it, it was dedicated with songs and harps and lutes and cymbals. All the people fell on their faces and worshiped and blessed Heaven, who had prospered them. So they celebrated the dedication of the altar for eight days, and offered burnt offerings with gladness; they offered a sacrifice of deliverance and praise. They decorated the front of the temple with golden crowns and small shields; they restored the gates and the chambers for the priests, and furnished them with doors. There was very great gladness among the people, and the reproach of the Gentiles was removed. Then Judas and his brothers and all the assembly of Israel determined that every year at that season the days of dedication of the altar should be observed with gladness and joy for eight days, beginning with the twenty-fifth day of the month of Chislev.

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Responsorial Psalm 1 Chronicles 29

R. We praise your glorious name, O  Lord.

Blessed are you, O  Lord, the God of Israel our father, for ever and ever!

R. We praise your glorious name, O  Lord.

Yours, O  Lord, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty; for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours; yours is the kingdom, O  Lord.

R. We praise your glorious name, O  Lord.

You are exalted as head above all. Both riches and honour come from you.

R. We praise your glorious name, O  Lord.

You rule over all. In your hand are power and might; and in your hand it is to make great and to give strength to all.

R. We praise your glorious name, O  Lord.

ACCLAMATION: John 10:27

 R. ALLELUIA. 

My sheep hear my voice, says the  Lord; and I know them, and they follow me.

R. ALLELUIA. 

GOSPEL Luke 19:45-48

At that time:  Jesus entered the temple and began to drive out those who sold, saying to them, "It is written, 'My house shall be a house of prayer'; but you have made it a den of robbers." And he was teaching daily in the temple. The chief priests and the scribes and the principal men of the people sought to destroy him; but they did not find anything they could do, for all the people hung upon his words.

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READINGS IN ORDINARY TIME WEEK 33 SATURDAY YEAR C

1ST READING: 1 Maccabees 6:1-13

In those days: King Antiochus was going through the upper provinces when he heard that Elymais in Persia was a city famed for its wealth in silver and gold. Its temple was very rich, containing golden shields, breastplates, and weapons left there by Alexander, the son of Philip, the Macedonian king who first reigned over the Greeks. So he came and tried to take the city and plunder it, but he could not, because his plan became known to the men of the city and they withstood him in battle. So he fled and in great grief departed from there to return to Babylon. Then some one came to him in Persia and reported that the armies which had gone into the land of Judah had been routed; that Lysias had gone first with a strong force, but had turned and fled before the Jews; that the Jews had grown strong from the arms, supplies, and abundant spoils which they had taken from the armies they had cut down; that they had torn down the abomination which he had erected upon the altar in Jerusalem; and that they had surrounded the sanctuary with high walls as before, and also Bethzur, his city. When the king heard this news, he was astounded and badly shaken. He took to his bed and became sick from grief, because things had not turned out for him as he had planned. He lay there for many days, because deep grief continually gripped him, and he concluded that he was dying. So he called all his friends and said to them, "Sleep departs from my eyes and I am downhearted with worry. I said to myself, 'To what distress I have come! And into what a great flood I now am plunged! For I was kind and beloved in my power.' But now I remember the evils I did in Jerusalem. I seized all her vessels of silver and gold; and I sent to destroy the inhabitants of Judah without good reason. I know that it is because of this that these evils have come upon me; and behold, I am perishing of deep grief in a strange land."

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Responsorial Psalm Psalm 9

R. I will rejoice in your salvation, O  Lord.

I will praise you,  Lord, with all my heart; all your wonders I will confess. I will rejoice in you and be glad, and sing psalms to your name, O Most High.

R. I will rejoice in your salvation, O  Lord.

See how my enemies turn back, how they stumble and perish before you. You have rebuked the nations, destroyed the wicked; you have wiped out their name for ever and ever.

R. I will rejoice in your salvation, O  Lord.

The nations have fallen in the pit which they made; their feet have been caught in the snare they laid. For the needy shall not always be forgotten, nor the hopes of the poor ever perish.

R. I will rejoice in your salvation, O  Lord.

ACCLAMATION: 2 Timothy 1:10

 R. ALLELUIA. 

Our Saviour Christ  Jesus abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the GOSPEL. 

R. ALLELUIA. 

GOSPEL Luke 20:27-40

At that time: There came to  Jesus some Sadducees, those who say that there is no resurrection, and they asked him a question, saying, "Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man's brother dies, having a wife but no children, the man must take the wife and raise up children for his brother. Now there were seven brothers; the first took a wife, and died without children, and the second and the third took her, and likewise all seven left no children and died. Afterward the woman also died. In the resurrection, therefore, whose wife will the woman be? For the seven had her as wife." And  Jesus said to them, "The sons of this age marry and are given in marriage; but those who are accounted worthy to attain to that age and to the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage, for they cannot die any more, because they are equal to angels and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection. But that the dead are raised, even Moses showed, in the passage about the bush, where he calls the  Lord the God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob. Now he is not God of the dead, but of the living; for all live to him." And some of the scribes answered, "Teacher, you have spoken well." For they no longer dared to ask him any question.

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READINGS IN ORDINARY TIME WEEK 34 CHRIST THE KING SUNDAY YEAR C

1ST READING: 2 Samuel 5:1-3

In those days: All the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron, and said, "Behold, we are your bone and flesh. In times past, when Saul was king over us, it was you that led out and brought in Israel; and the  Lord said to you, 'You shall be shepherd of my people Israel, and you shall be prince over Israel." So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron; and King David made a covenant with them at Hebron before the  Lord, and they anointed David king over Israel.

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Responsorial Psalm Psalm 122

R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the  Lord.

I rejoiced when they said to me, 'Let us go to the house of the  Lord! And now our feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem.

R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the  Lord.

It is there that the tribes go up, the tribes of the  Lord. For Israel's witness it is to praise the name of the  Lord. There were set the thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David.

R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the  Lord.

2ND READING: Colossians 1:12-20

Brethren: We give thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. He has delivered us from the dominion of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. He is the image of the invisible God, the first-born of all creation; for in him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or authorities-all things were created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. He is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the first-born from the dead, that in everything he might be pre-eminent. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.

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ACCLAMATION: Mark 11:9.10

 R. ALLELUIA. 

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the  Lord! Blessed is the kingdom of our father David that is coming! 

R. ALLELUIA. 

GOSPEL Luke 23:35-43

At that time: The rulers scoffed at  Jesus, saying, "He saved others; let him save himself, if he is the Christ of God, his Chosen One!" The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him vinegar, and saying, "If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself." There was also an inscription over him, "This is the King of the Jews." One of the criminals who were hanged railed at him, saying, "Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us!" But the other rebuked him, saying, "Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed justly; for we are receiving the due reward of our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong." And he said, " Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." And he said to him, "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise."

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READINGS IN ORDINARY TIME WEEK 34 MONDAY YEAR C

1ST READING: Daniel 1:1-6.8-20

In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. And the  Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with some of the vessels of the house of God; and he brought them to the land of Shinar, to the house of his god, and placed the vessels in the treasury of his god. Then the king commanded Ashpenaz, his chief eunuch, to bring some of the people of Israel, both of the royal family and of the nobility, youths without blemish, handsome and skilful in all wisdom, endowed with knowledge, understanding learning, and competent to serve in the king's palace, and to teach them the letters and language of the Chaldeans. The king assigned them a daily portion of the rich food which the king ate, and of the wine which he drank. They were to be educated for three years, and at the end of that time they were to stand before the king. Among these were Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah of the tribe of Judah. But Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself with the king's rich food, or with the wine which he drank; therefore he asked the chief of the eunuchs to allow him not to defile himself. And God gave Daniel favour and compassion in the sight of the chief of the eunuchs; and the chief of the eunuchs said to Daniel, "I fear lest my lord the king, who appointed your food and your drink, should see hat you were in poorer condition than the youths who are of your own age. So you would endanger my head with the king." Then Daniel said to the steward whom the chief of the eunuchs had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah; "Test your servants for ten days; let us be given vegetables to eat and water to drink. Then let our appearance and the appearance of the youths who eat the king's rich food be observed by you, and according to what you see deal with your servants." So he listened to them in this matter, and tested them for ten days. At the end of ten days it was seen that they were better in appearance and fatter in flesh than all the youths who ate the king's rich food. So the steward took away their rich food and the wine they were to drink, and gave them vegetables. As for these four youths, God gave them learning and skill in all letters and wisdom; and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams. At the end of the time, when the king had commanded that they should be brought in, the chief of the eunuchs brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar. And the king spoke with them, and among them all none was found like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah; therefore they stood before the king. And in every matter of wisdom and understanding concerning which the king inquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters that were in all his kingdom.

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Responsorial Psalm Daniel 3

R. You are to be praised and highly exalted for ever!

Blessed are you, O  Lord, God of our fathers, and to be praised and highly exalted for ever; And blessed is your glorious, holy name and to be highly praised and highly exalted for ever.

R. You are to be praised and highly exalted for ever!

Blessed are you in the temple of your holy glory and to be extolled and highly glorified for ever.

R. You are to be praised and highly exalted for ever!

Blessed are you upon the throne of your kingdom and to be extolled and highly exalted for ever.

R. You are to be praised and highly exalted for ever!

Blessed are you, who sit upon cherubim and look upon the deeps, and to be praised and highly exalted for ever.

R. You are to be praised and highly exalted for ever!

Blessed are you in the firmament of heaven and to be sung and glorified for ever.

R. You are to be praised and highly exalted for ever!

ACCLAMATION: Matthew 24:42.44

 R. ALLELUIA. 

Watch, therefore, and be ready; the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.

R. ALLELUIA. 

GOSPEL Luke 21:1-4

At that time:  Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury; and he saw a poor widow put in two copper coins. And he said, "Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them; for they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in all the living that she had."

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READINGS IN ORDINARY TIME WEEK 34 TUESDAY YEAR C

1ST READING: Daniel 2:31-45

In those days: Daniel said to Nebuchadnezzar, "You saw, O king, and behold, a great image. This image, mighty and of exceeding brightness, stood before you, and its appearance was frightening. The head of this image was of fine gold, its breast and arms of silver, its belly and thighs of bronze, its legs of iron, its feet partly of iron and partly of clay. As you looked, a stone was cut out by no human hand, and it smote the image on its feet of iron and clay, and broke them in pieces; then the iron, the clay, the bronze, the silver, and the gold, all together were broken in pieces, and became like the chaff of the summer threshing floors; and the wind carried them away, so that not a trace of them could be found. But the stone that struck the image became a great mountain and filled the whole earth. "This was the dream; now we will tell the king its interpretation. You, O king, the king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given the kingdom, the power, and the might, and the glory, and into whose hand he has given, wherever they dwell, the sons of men, the beasts of the field, and the birds of the air, making you rule over them all-you are the head of gold. After you shall arise another kingdom inferior to you, and yet a third kingdom of bronze, which shall rule over all the earth. And there shall be a fourth kingdom, strong as iron, because iron breaks to pieces and shatters all things; and like iron which crushes, it shall break and crush all these. And as you saw the feet and toes partly of potter's clay and partly of iron, it shall be a divided kingdom; but some of the firmness of iron shall be in it, just as you saw iron mixed with the miry clay. And as the toes of the feet were partly iron and partly clay, so the kingdom shall be partly strong and partly brittle. As you saw the iron mixed with miry clay, so they will mix with one another in marriage, but they will not hold together, just as iron does not mix with clay. And in the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed, nor shall its sovereignty be left to another people. It shall break in pieces all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, and it shall stand for ever; just as you saw that a stone was cut from a mountain by no human hand, and that it broke in pieces the iron, the bronze, the clay, the silver, and the gold. A great God has made known to the king what shall be hereafter. The dream is certain, and its interpretation sure."

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Responsorial Psalm Daniel 3

R. Sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

less the  Lord, all works of the  Lord, sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

R. Sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

Bless the  Lord, you angels of the  Lord, sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

R. Sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

Bless the  Lord, you heavens, sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

R. Sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

Bless the  Lord, all waters above the heaven, sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

R. Sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

Bless the  Lord, all powers, sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

R. Sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

ACCLAMATION: Revelation 2:10

 R. ALLELUIA. 

Be faithful unto death, says the  Lord, and I will give you the crown of life. 

R. ALLELUIA. 

GOSPEL Luke 21:5-11

At that time: As some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings,  Jesus said, "As for these things which you see, the days will come when there shall not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down." And they asked him, "Teacher, when will this be, and what will be the sign when this is about to take place?" And he said, "Take heed that you are not led astray; for many will come in my name, saying, 'I am he!' and, 'The time is at hand!' Do not go after them. And when you hear of wars and tumults, do not be terrified; for this must first take place, but the end will not be at once." Then he said to them, "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and pestilences; and there will be terrors and great signs from heaven.

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READINGS IN ORDINARY TIME WEEK 34 WEDNESDAY YEAR C

1ST READING: Daniel 5:1-6.13-14.16-17.23-28

In those days: King Belshazzar made a great feast for a thousand of his lords, and drank wine in front of the thousand. Belshazzar, when he tasted the wine, commanded that the vessels of gold and of silver which Nebuchadnezzar his father had taken out of the temple in Jerusalem be brought, that the king and his lords, his wives, and his concubines might drink from them. Then they brought in the golden and silver vessels which had been taken out of the temple, the house of God in Jerusalem; and the king and his lords, his wives, and his concubines drank from them. They drank wine, and praised the gods of gold and silver, bronze, iron, wood, and stone. Immediately the fingers of a man's hand appeared and wrote on the plaster of the wall of the king's palace, opposite the lampstand; and the king saw the hand as it wrote. Then the king's colour changed, and his thoughts alarmed him; his limbs gave way, and his knees knocked together. Then Daniel was brought in before the king. The king said to Daniel, "You are that Daniel, one of the exiles of Judah, whom the king my father brought from Judah. I have heard of you that the spirit of the holy gods is in you, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom are found in you. But I have heard that you can give interpretations and solve problems. Now if you can read the writing and make known to me its in ation, you shall be clothed with purple, and have a chain of gold about your neck, and shall be the third ruler in the kingdom. Then Daniel answered before the king, "Let your gifts be for yourself, and give your rewards to another; nevertheless I will read the writing to the king and make known to him the interpretation, but you have lifted up yourself against the  Lord of heaven; and the vessels of his house have been brought in before you, and you and your lords, your wives, and your concubines have drunk wine from them; and you have praised the gods of silver and gold, of bronze, iron, wood, and stone, which do not see or hear or know, but the God in whose hand is your breath, and whose are all your ways, you have not honoured. "Then from his presence the hand was sent, and this writing was inscribed. And this is the writing that was inscribed: MENE, MENE, TEKEL, and PARSIN. This is the interpretation of the matter: MENE, God has numbered the days of your kingdom and brought it to an end; TEKEL, you have been weighed in the balances and found wanting; PERES, your kingdom is divided and given to the Medes and Persians."

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Responsorial Psalm Daniel 3

R. Sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

Bless the  Lord, sun and moon, sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

R. Sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

Bless the  Lord, stars of heaven, sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

R. Sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

Bless the  Lord, all rain and dew, sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

R. Sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

Bless the  Lord, all winds, sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

R. Sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

Bless the  Lord, fire and heat, sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

R. Sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

Bless the  Lord, winter cold and summer heat, sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

R. Sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

ACCLAMATION: Revelation 2:10

 R. ALLELUIA. 

Be faithful unto death, says the  Lord, and I will give you the crown of life.

R. ALLELUIA. 

GOSPEL Luke 21:12-19

At that time:  Jesus said to his disciples, "They will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors for my name's sake. This will be a time for you to bear testimony. Settle it therefore in your minds, not to meditate beforehand how to answer; for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict. You will be delivered up even by parents and brothers and kinsmen and friends, and some of you they will put to death; you will be hated by all for my name's sake. But not a hair of your head will perish. By your endurance you will gain your lives.

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READINGS IN ORDINARY TIME WEEK 34 THURSDAY YEAR C

1ST READING: Daniel 6:11-27

In those days: Some men came by agreement and found Daniel making petition and supplication before his God. Then they came near and said before the king, concerning the interdict, "O king! Did you not sign an interdict, that any man who makes petition to any god or man within thirty days except to you, O king, shall be cast into the den of lions?" The king answered, "The thing stands fast, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be revoked." Then they answered before the king, "That Daniel, who is one of the exiles from Judah, pays no heed to you, O king, or the interdict you have signed, but makes his petition three times a day." Then the king, when he heard these words, was much distressed, and set his mind to deliver Daniel; and he laboured till the sun went down to rescue him. Then these men came by agreement to the king, and said to the king, "Know, O king, that it is a law of the Medes and Persians that no interdict or ordinance which the king establishes can be changed." Then the king commanded, and Daniel was brought and cast into the den of lions. The king said to Daniel, "May your God, whom you serve continually, deliver you!" And a stone was brought and laid upon the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his own signet and with the signet of his lords, that nothing might be changed concerning Daniel. Then the king went to his palace, and spent the night fasting; no diversions were brought to him, and sleep fled from him. Then, at break of day, the king arose and went in haste to the den of lions. When he came near to the den where Daniel was, he cried out in a tone of anguish and said to Daniel, "O Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to deliver you from the lions?" Then Daniel said to the king, "O king, live forever! My God sent his angel and shut the lions' mouths, and they have not hurt me, because I was found blameless before him; and also before you, O king, I have done no wrong." Then the king was exceedingly glad, and commanded that Daniel be taken up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no kind of hurt was found upon him, because he had trusted in his God. And the king commanded, and those men who had accused Daniel were brought and cast into the den of lions-they, their children, and their wives; and before they reached the bottom of the den the lions overpowered them and broke all their bones in pieces. Then King Darius wrote to all the peoples, nations, and languages that dwell in all the earth: "Peace be multiplied to you. I make a decree, that in all my royal dominion men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel, for he is the living God, enduring for ever; his kingdom shall never be destroyed, and his dominion shall be to the end. He delivers and rescues, he works signs and wonders in heaven and on earth, he who has saved Daniel from the power of the lions."

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Responsorial Psalm Daniel 3

R. Sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

Bless the  Lord, dews and snows, sing praise to him and highly exalt him forever.

R. Sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

Bless the  Lord, ice and cold, sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

R. Sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

Bless the  Lord, frosts and snows, sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

R. Sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

Bless the  Lord, nights and days, sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

R. Sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

Bless the  Lord, light and darkness, sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

R. Sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

Bless the  Lord, lightnings and clouds, sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

R. Sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

Let the earth bless the  Lord; let it sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

R. Sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

ACCLAMATION: Luke 21:28

 R. ALLELUIA. 

Look up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.

R. ALLELUIA. 

GOSPEL Luke 21:20-28

At that time:  Jesus said to his disciples, "When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation has come near. Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, and let those who are inside the city depart, and let not those who are out in the country enter it; for these are days of vengeance, to fulfil all that is written. Alas for those who are with child and for those who give suck in those days! For great distress shall be upon the earth and wrath upon this people; they will fall by the edge of the sword, and be led captive among all nations; and Jerusalem will be trodden down by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled. "And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and upon the earth distress of nations in perplexity at the roaring of the sea and the waves, men fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world; for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. And then they will see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to take place, look up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near."

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READINGS IN ORDINARY TIME WEEK 34 FRIDAY YEAR C

1ST READING: Daniel 7:2-14

"I [Daniel] saw in my vision by night, and behold, the four winds of heaven were stirring up the great sea. And four great beasts came up out of the sea, different from one another. The first was like a lion and had eagles' wings. Then as I looked its wings were plucked off, and it was lifted up from the ground and made to stand upon two feet like a man; and the mind of a man was given to it. And behold, another beast, a second one, like a bear. It was raised up on one side; it had three ribs in its mouth between its teeth; and it was told, 'Arise, devour much flesh. After this I looked, and behold, another, like a leopard, with four wings of a bird on its back; and the beast had four heads; and dominion was given to it. After this I saw in the night visions, and behold, a fourth beast, terrible and dreadful and exceedingly strong; and it had great iron teeth; it devoured and broke in pieces, and stamped the residue with its feet. It was different from all the beasts that were before it; and it had ten horns. I considered the horns, and behold, there came up among them another horn, a little one, before which three of the first horns were plucked up by the roots; and behold, in this horn were eyes like the eyes of a man, and a mouth speaking great things. As I looked, thrones were placed and one that was ancient of days took his seat; his raiment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne was fiery flames, its wheels were burning fire. A stream of fire issued and came forth from before him; a thousand thousands served him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him; the court sat in judgment, and the books were opened. I looked then because of the sound of the great words which the horn was speaking. And as I looked, the beast was slain, and its body destroyed and given over to be burned with fire. As for the rest of the beasts, their dominion was taken away, but their lives were prolonged for a season and a time. I saw in the night visions, and behold, with the clouds of heaven there came one like a son of man, and he came to the Ancient of Days and was

presented before him. And to him was given dominion and glory and kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him; his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom one that shall not be destroyed.

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Responsorial Psalm Daniel 3

R. Sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

Bless the  Lord, mountains and hills, sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

R. Sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

Bless the  Lord, all things that grow on the earth, sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

R. Sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

Bless the  Lord, you springs, sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

R. Sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

Bless the  Lord, seas and rivers, sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

R. Sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

Bless the  Lord, you whales and all creatures that move in the waters, sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

R. Sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

Bless the  Lord, all birds of the air, sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

R. Sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

Bless the  Lord, all beasts and cattle, sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

R. Sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

ACCLAMATION: Luke 21:28

 R. ALLELUIA. 

Look up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near. 

R. ALLELUIA. 

GOSPEL Luke 21:29-33

At that time:  Jesus told his disciples a parable: "Look at the fig tree, and all the trees; as soon as they come out in leaf, you see for yourselves and know that the summer is already near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away till all has taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.

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ORDINARY TIME WEEK 34 SATURDAY YEAR C

1ST READING: Daniel 7:15-27

"As for me, Daniel, my spirit within me was anxious and the visions of my head alarmed me. I approached one of those who stood there and asked him the truth concerning all this. So he told me, and made known to me the interpretation of the things. 'These four great beasts are four kings who shall arise out of the earth. But the saints of the Most High shall receive the kingdom, and possess the kingdom for ever, for ever and ever.' "Then I desired to know the truth concerning the fourth beast, which was different from all the rest, exceedingly terrible, with its teeth of iron and claws of bronze; and which devoured and broke in pieces, and stamped the residue with its feet; and concerning the ten horns that were on its head, and the other horn which came up and before which three of them fell, the horn which had eyes and a mouth that spoke great things, and which seemed greater than its fellows. As looked, this horn made war with the saints, and prevailed over them, until the Ancient of Days came, and judgment was given for the saints of the Most High, and the time came when the saints received the kingdom. "Thus he said: 'As for the fourth beast, there shall be a fourth kingdom on earth, which shall be different from all the kingdoms, and it shall devour the whole earth, and trample it down, and break it to pieces. As for the ten horns, out of this kingdom ten kings shall arise, and another shall arise after them; he shall be different from the former ones, and shall put down three kings. He shall speak words against the Most High, and shall wear out the saints of the Most High, and shall think to change the times and the law; and they shall be given into his hand for a time, two times, and half a time. But the court shall sit in judgment, and his dominion shall be taken away, to be consumed and destroyed to the end. And the kingdom and the dominion and the greatness of the kingdoms under the whole heaven shall be given to the people of the saints of the Most High; their kingdom shall be an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey them.

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Responsorial Psalm Daniel 3

R. Sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

Bless the  Lord, you sons of men, sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

R. Sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

Bless the  Lord, O Israel, sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

R. Sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

Bless the  Lord, you priests of the  Lord, sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

R. Sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

Bless the  Lord, you servants of the  Lord, sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

R. Sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

Bless the  Lord, spirits and souls of the righteous, sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

R. Sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

Bless the  Lord, you who are holy and humble in heart, sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

R. Sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever.

ACCLAMATION: Luke 21:36

 R. ALLELUIA. 

Watch at all times, praying that you may be able to stand before the Son of man.

R. ALLELUIA. 

GOSPEL Luke 21:34-36

At that time:  Jesus said to his disciples, "Take heed to yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a snare; for it will come upon all who dwell upon the face of the whole earth. But watch at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of man."

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ADVENT WEEK 1 SUNDAY YEAR A

30-NOV-2025 Readings

1ST READING: Isaiah 2:1-5

The word which Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. It shall come to pass in the latter days that the mountain of the house of the  Lord shall be established as the highest of the mountains, and shall be raised above the hills; and all the nations shall flow to it, and many peoples shall come, and say: "Come, let us go up to the mountain of the  Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths." For out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the  Lord from Jerusalem. He shall judge between the nations, and shall decide for many peoples; and they shall beat their swords into ploughshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. O house of Jacob, come, let us walk in the light of the  Lord.

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Responsorial Psalm Psalm 122

R. We shall go rejoicing to the house of the  Lord.

I rejoiced when they said to me, 'Let us go to the house of the  Lord. And now our feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem.

R. We shall go rejoicing to the house of the  Lord.

It is there that the tribes go up, the tribes of the  Lord. For Israel's witness it is to praise the name of the  Lord. There were set the thrones for judgment, the thrones of the house of David.

R. We shall go rejoicing to the house of the  Lord.

For the peace of Jerusalem pray, "May they prosper, those who love you." May peace abide in your walls, and security be in your towers.

R. We shall go rejoicing to the house of the  Lord.

For the sake of my family and friends, let me say, 'Peace upon you.' For the sake of the house of the  Lord, our God, I will seek good things for you.

R. We shall go rejoicing to the house of the  Lord.

2ND READING: Romans 13:11-14

Brethren: You know what hour it is, how it is full time now for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed; the night is far gone, the day is at hand. Let us then cast off the works of darkness and put on the armour of light; let us conduct ourselves becomingly as in the day, not in revelling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarrelling and jealousy. But put on the  Lord  Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh.

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ACCLAMATION: Psalm 85:8

 R. ALLELUIA. 

Let us see, O  Lord, your mercy, and grant us your salvation. 

R. ALLELUIA. 

GOSPEL Matthew 24:37-44

At that time:  Jesus said to his disciples, "As were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day when Noah entered the ark, and they did not know until the flood came and swept them all away, so will be the coming of the Son of man. Then two men will be in the field; one is taken and one is left. Two women will be grinding at the mill; one is taken and one is left. Watch therefore, for you do not know on what day your  Lord is coming. But know this, that if the householder had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have watched and would not have let his house be broken into. Therefore you also must be ready; for the Son of man is coming at an hour you do not expect."

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