Universal Roman Catholic Faith and Traditions

First Reading: Daniel 9: 4-10 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 79: 8, 9, 11, 13 Holy Gospel: Luke 6: 36-38 Holy Gospel 36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. 37 Don’t be a judge of others and you will not be judged; do not condemn and you will not be condemned; forgive and you will be forgiven; 38 give and it will be given to you, and you will receive in your sack good measure, pressed down, full and running over. For the measure you give will be the measure you receive back.” First Reading 4 I prayed to Yahweh, my God, and made this confession: “Lord God, great and to be feared, you keep your Covenant and love for those who love you and observe your commandments. 5 We have sinned, we have not been just, we have been rebels, and have turned away from your commandments and laws. 6 We have not listened to your servants, the prophets, who spoke in your name to our kings, leaders, fathers and to all the people of the land. 7 Lord, justice is yours, but ours is a face full of shame, as ...

Second Sunday of Lent First Reading: Genesis 15: 5-12, 17-18 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 27: 1, 7-9, 13-14 Second Reading: Philippians 3: 17-4:1 Holy Gospel: Luke 9: 28-36 Holy Gospel: 28 About eight days after Jesus had said all this, he took Peter, John and James and went up the mountain to pray. 29 And while he was praying, the aspect of his face was changed and his clothing became dazzling white. 30 Two men were talking with Jesus: Moses and Elijah. 31 They had just appeared in heavenly glory and were telling him about his departure that had to take place in Jerusalem. 32 Peter and his companions had fallen asleep, but they awoke suddenly and saw Jesus’ Glory and the two men standing with him. 33 As Moses and Elijah were about to leave, Peter said to him, “Master, how good it is for us to be here for we can make three tents, one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” For Peter didn’t know what to say. 34 And no sooner had he spoken than a cloud appeared and covered t...

First Reading: Deuteronomy 26: 16-19 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 119: 1-2, 4-5, 7-8 Holy Gospel: Matthew 5: 43-48 Holy Gospel 43 You have heard that it was said: Love your neighbor and do not do good to your enemy. 44 But this I tell you: Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be children of your Father in Heaven. For he makes his sun rise on both the wicked and the good, and he gives rain to both the just and the unjust. 46 If you love those who love you, what is special about that? Do not even tax collectors do as much? 47 And if you are friendly only to your friends, what is so exceptional about that? Do not even the pagans do as much? 48 For your part you shall be righteous and perfect in the way your heavenly Father is righteous and perfect. First Reading 16 On this day, Yahweh, your God, commands you to fulfill these norms and these commandments. Obey them now and put them into practice with all your heart and with all your soul...