Archive for March 2026

First Reading Acts 2:14, 22-33 (JB) A reading from the Acts of the Apostles It was impossible for him to be held by the power of Hades. On the day of Pentecost Peter stood up with the Eleven and addressed the crowd in a loud voice: ‘Men of Israel, listen to what I am going…

First Reading Acts 2:42-47 (JB) A reading from the Acts of the Apostles The faithful lived together and owned everything in common. The whole community remained faithful to the teaching of the apostles, to the brotherhood, to the breaking of bread and to the prayers. The many miracles and signs worked through the apostles made…

First Reading Acts 10:34, 37-43 (JB) A reading from the Acts of the Apostles We have eaten and drunk with him after his resurrection from the dead. Peter addressed Cornelius and his household: You must have heard about the recent happenings in Judaea; about Jesus of Nazareth and how he began in Galilee, after John…

First Reading Isaiah 50:4-7 (JB) A reading from the prophet Isaiah I did not cover my face against insult and I know I will not be ashamed. The Lord has given me a disciple’s tongue. So that I may know how to reply to the wearied he provides me with speech. Each morning he wakes…

First Reading Ezekiel 37:12-14 (Year A) (JB) A reading from the prophet Ezekiel I shall put my spirit in you, and you will live. The Lord says this: I am going to open your graves; I mean to raise you from your graves, my people, and lead you back to the soil of Israel. And…

First Reading 1 Samuel 16:1, 6-7, 10-13 (Year A) (JB) A reading from the first book of Samuel In the presence of the Lord God, they anointed David king of Israel. The Lord said to Samuel, ‘Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have chosen…