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…

First reading: As long as Moses kept his hands raised up, Israel had the better of the fight. (Ex .17:11a) Psalm: Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. (Ps. 121) Second reading: Proclaim the word; be…

First reading: “For I will no longer holocaust or sacrifice to any other god except the Lord.” (2 Kgs. 5:17a) Psalm: The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power. (Ps. 98) Second reading: This saying is trustworthy: If…

First reading: The rash one has no integrity; but the just one, because of his faith, shall live. (Hab. 2:4) Psalm: If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. (Ps. 95) Second reading: For God did not give…

First reading: Therefore, now they shall be the first to go into exile, and their wanton revelry shall be done away with. (Am. 6:7) Psalm: Praise the Lord, my soul! (Ps. 146) or Alleluia Second reading: But you, man of…

First reading: “We will buy the lowly for silver, and the poor for a pair of sandals; even the refuse of the wheat we will sell!” (Am. 8:6) Psalm: Praise the Lord who lifts up the poor. (Ps. 113) or…

First reading: So the Lord relented in the punishment he had threatened to inflict on his people. (Ex. 32:14) Psalm: I will rise and go to my father. (Ps. 51) Second reading: This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance:…