VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians are called to be close to their brothers and sisters in the faith, especially to those who are wounded by “injustice, abuse, hatred,” Pope Francis said. “The whole of humanity, now more than ever, needs the good news of peace, and every Christian is called to announce and share it,”…
Reading 1 Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 The word of the LORD came to me: Son of man, make known to Jerusalem her abominations.Thus says the Lord GOD to Jerusalem:By origin and birth you are of the land of Canaan;your father was an Amorite and your mother a Hittite.As for your birth, the day you were…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Mary is not a “motionless wax statue,” but a disciple who wants to share the good news of Jesus with everyone and reaches out to help and comfort them, Pope Francis said. Reciting the Angelus prayer with visitors in St. Peter’s Square Aug. 15, the feast of the Assumption, the pope…
Readings for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Readings for the Vigil Reading 1 Rv 11:19A; 12:1-6A, 10AB God’s temple in heaven was opened, and the ark of his covenant could be seen in the temple. A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the…
Readings for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Readings for the Mass during the Day Reading 1 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2 David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring the ark of the Lord to the place which he had prepared for it. David also called together the sons of…
Readings for the Vigil Readings for the Mass during the Day Vigil Mass during the Day – – – Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States, second typical edition, Copyright © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine; Psalm refrain © 1968, 1981, 1997, International Committee on English…