Readings

First reading Isaiah 66:18-21 They will bring all your brothers from all the nations The Lord says this: I am...

First reading Ruth 2:1-3,8-11,4:13-17 Ruth gives birth to Obed, the grandfather of David Naomi had a kinsman on her husband’s...

(Photo: National Catholic Register) First reading Isaiah 9:1-7 A Son is given to us The people that walked in darkness...

First reading Judges 11:29-39 Jephthah sacrifices his daughter in fulfilment of a vow The spirit of the Lord came on...

First reading Judges 9:6-15 The tale of the trees and their king All the leading men of Shechem and all...

First reading Judges 6:11-24 'Peace be with you; have no fear; you will not die' The angel of the Lord...

First reading Judges 2:11-19 The Lord appoints judges to rescue the men of Israel The sons of Israel did what...

First reading Jeremiah 38:4-6,8-10 'Do not let the prophet die' The king’s leading men spoke to the king. ‘Let Jeremiah...

First reading Joshua 24:14-29 'The Lord is a holy God, a jealous God' Joshua said to all the people, ‘Fear...

First reading Apocalypse 11:19,12:1-6,10 A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman adorned with the sun The sanctuary of God...