Memorial of Saint Benedict, abbot

Reading 1Israel is a luxuriant vinewhose fruit matches its growth.The more abundant his fruit,the more altars he built;The more productive his land,the more sacred pillars he set up.Their heart is false,now they pay for their guilt;God shall break down their altarsand destroy their sacred pillars.If they would say,“We have no king?”Since they do not fear … Read more

Memorial of Saint Irenaeus, bishop and martyr

Reading 1 Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he began to reign,and he reigned three months in Jerusalem.His mother’s name was Nehushta,daughter of Elnathan of Jerusalem.He did evil in the sight of the LORD,just as his forebears had done. At that time the officials of Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon,attacked Jerusalem, and the city came under … Read more

Memorial of Saint Anthony of Padua, priest and doctor of the Church

Reading 1 Ahab sent to all the children of Israeland had the prophets assemble on Mount Carmel. Elijah appealed to all the people and said,“How long will you straddle the issue?If the LORD is God, follow him; if Baal, follow him.”The people, however, did not answer him.So Elijah said to the people,“I am the only … Read more

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