Tag Archive for ‘First Reading’
Tuesday 31 January
SAINT JOHN BOSCO Hebrews 12:1-4;Psalm 21:26-28, 30-32;Mark 5:21-43 The rewards of perseverance In today’s First Reading we’re reminded of the importance of not losing sight of Jesus and to avoid everything that hinders us. And in the Gospel that message is reinforced by the personal encounters of those seeking Jesus who do not let their […]
Saturday 30 May
Ecclesiasticus 51:12-20, Ps.19B, Mark 11:27-33 Wisdom One of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit is Wisdom, initially associated with the Sacrament of Confirmation. Wisdom features in the Old Testament Book of the same name and the term ‘Sapiential Literature’ is used to group five O.T. books = reading to help you become a wise […]
Tuesday 26 May
St Philip Neri Ecclesiasticus 35:1-12, Ps. 50, Mark 10:28-31 Smile “Add a smiling face to all your gifts,” eight wonderful words from the First Reading today. We can give gifts of birthday presents, gifts of time and talents by being committee members of clubs etc, gifts of tinned goods for the Vincent de Paul or […]