First reading: Kindness to a father will not be forgotten, firmly planted against the debt of your sins—a house raised in justice to you. (Sir. 3:14) Psalm: Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways. (Ps.…

First reading: Therefore the Lord himself will give you this sign: the virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall name him Emmanuel. (Is. 7:14) Psalm: Let the Lord enter; he is king of glory. (Ps. 24) Second reading:…

First reading: Here is your God, he comes with vindication; with divine recompense he comes to save you. (Is. 35:4b) Psalm: Lord, come and save us. (Ps.146) or Alleluia Second reading: Make your hearts firm, because the coming of the…

First reading: Not by appearance shall he judge, nor by hearsay shall he decide, but he shall judge the poor with justice, and decide aright for the land’s afflicted. (Is. 11:3b-4a) Psalm: Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness…

First reading: One nation shall not raise the sword against another, nor shall they train for war again. (Is. 2:4b) Psalm: Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord. (Ps. 122) Second reading: You know the time; it…

First reading: “You shall shepherd my people Israel and shall be commander over Israel.” (1 Sm. 5:2b) Psalm: Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord. (Ps. 122) Second reading: He delivered us from the power of darkness…

First reading: But for you who fear my name, there will arise the sun of justice with its healing rays. (Mal. 3:20a) Psalm: The Lord comes to rule the earth with justice. (Ps. 98) Second reading: In fact, when we…

First reading: When he was near death, he said, “It is my choice to die at the hands of men with the hope that God gives.” (2 Mc. 7:14) Psalm: Lord, when your glory appears, my joy will be full.…

First reading: For you love all things that are and loathe nothing that you have made. (Wis. 11:24a) Psalm: I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God. (Ps. 145) Second reading: We always pray for you,…

First reading: The Lord is a God of justice, who knows no favorites. (Sir. 35:12-13) Psalm: The Lord hears the cry of the poor. (Ps. 34) Second reading: The Lord will rescue me from every evil threat and will bring…