Posts from August 2020

Gospel Sunday 22 A

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew                  Matthew 16, 21-27 Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he himself would go to Jerusalem.  He said that he would suffer a lot because of the Jewish priests and the scribes.  They would condemn him to death.  But on the third day he himself would rise to life.  Then Peter spoke to Jesus in private: “You will die?  No, this must not happen to you.”  But Jesus turned…

Gospel Sunday 21 A

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.      Matthew 16:13-20 Jesus came to the area of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of God is?”  The disciples said, “Some people say you are John the Baptist, other people say you are Elijah, other say you are Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” Jesus said, “But you, who do you think I am?”  Simon Peter answered, “You are Christ, the Son of the living…

Gospel Sunday 19 A

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.                 Matthew 14:22-23 Jesus told his disciples to go in the boat and go to the other side of the lake.  After this Jesus went up into the hills by himself to pray.  It was getting dark, Jesus was alone and the boat was far away in the lake there was a strong wind and the boat was struggling because of the rough sea.  Between three and six o’clock in…

Reading 2 Sunday 19 A

A reading from St. Paul’s letter to Romans               Romans 9:1-5 Brothers and sisters:  I speak the truth, I belong to Christ and I do not lie.  My conscience ruled by the Holy Spirit tells me the truth.  I want to say that I have great sorrow, and the pain in my heart never stops.  I wish I could help my people, my flesh and blood.  I would accept the curse of God and be separated from Christ if it…

Gospel Sunday 18 A

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.            Matthew 14:13-21 When Jesus heard the news about the death of John the Baptist, he left in a boat, and went to a quiet place.  He wanted to be alone, but people knew where Jesus had gone.  They left the town and walked looking for Jesus.  Then Jesus arrived at the shore, he saw a large crowd.  He felt pity for them and he healed the sick people.  It was…