First Reading: The Lord took Abram outside and said, “Look up at the sky and count the stars, if you can. Just so,” he added, “shall your descendants be.” (Gn. 15:5) Psalm: The Lord remembers his covenant for ever. (Ps.…

First Reading: “When your times comes and you rest with your ancestors, I will raise up your heir after you, sprung from your loins, and I will establish his kingdom firm.” (2 Sm. 12) Psalm: For ever I will sing…

First Reading: I rejoice heartily in the Lord, in my God is the joy of my soul. (Is. 61:10a) Psalm: My soul rejoices in my God. (Is. 61:10b) Second Reading: May the God of peace make you perfectly holy and…

First Reading: A voice cries out: In the desert prepare the way of the Lord! Make straight in the wasteland a highway for our God! (Is. 40:3) Psalm: Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation. (Ps.…