Liturgical Calendar 2019

(Syro-Malabar)

CMI Mission Year

(1 October 2018 to 31 October 2019)

CARMELITES OF MARY IMMACULATE

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 CONTENTS
January 2019 05
Seasons of Nativity and Epiphany
February 2019 09
Season of Epiphany
March 2019 12
Seasons of Epiphany and Lent
April 2019 15
Seasons of Lent and Resurrection
May 2019 19
Season of Resurrection
June 2019 22
Seasons of Resurrection and Apostles
July 2019 26
Seasons of Apostles and Kaitha
August 2019 30
Season of Kaitha
September 2019 34
Seasons of Kaitha and Elijah-Cross-Moses
October 2019 37
Season of Elijah-Cross-Moses (Extraordinary Mission Month)
November 2019 41
Seasons of Elijah-Cross-Moses and Dedication of the Church
December 2019 45
Season of Annunciation–Nativity
Appendix 1 48
Feasts
Appendix 2 49
Common Readings for the Feasts of Saints and Other
Occasions
A. Saints
1. Blessed Virgin Mary 49
 2. Martyrs 49
3. Priest-Saints 49
4. Fathers of the Church 50
5. Virgins 50
6. Other Saints 50
B. Other Occasions 51
1. Baptism 51
2. Chrismation 51
3. Priestly Ordination 52
4. Diaconate 52
5. Sub-Diaconate 52
6. Lector 53
7. Anointing of the Sick 53
8. Marriage 53
9. Profession of the Religious 54
10. Commemoration of the Dead 54
Appendix 3 55
Abbreviations of Old Testament Books 55
Abbreviations of New Testament Books 56
 January 2019
Seasons of Nativity and Epiphany

1 Tue Gal 6:1-10 Carry the burdens each other.

Lk 2:41-52 Child Jesus in the Temple
The Holy Name of Jesus (Circumcision)
Gen 17:1-14 (17:1-27) The circumcision of the Israelites
Is 43:1-7 (42:18-43:13) God calls us by name.
Phil 2:5-11 (Gal 5:1-6 + Phil 2:5-11)
The name of Jesus
Mt 1:18-25 + Lk 2:21 He was named Jesus.
New Year Day
Eph 4:17-24 Be new creation!
Mt 6:25-34 Trust in God!
2 Wed 2 Cor 12:6-10 You need my grace.
Jn 6:16-24 Jesus walks on the water.
3 Thu Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara (C)
Gen 12:1-4 God calls Abraham.
Is 44:1-4 I will bestow my grace upon your
children.
1 Pet 4:12-19 Live according to God’s will.
Mt 5:1-12 True happiness of the followers of Christ
4 Fri First Friday; The Divine Motherhood of Mary
Ex 15:11-21 (15:11-21 + Mic 6:1-5 + Jer 31:13-17)
The song of Miriam
Acts 1:12-14 (1:1-14) Apostles in prayer together with Mary
Rom 16:17-20, 25-27 (16:1-27)
God reveals the mysteries.
Lk 1:39-45 (Lk 1:26-55 + Mt 1:1-16,18-25)
Blessed are you among women.
5 Sat 1 Cor 2:11-15 Spiritual discernment
Lk 12:35-40 Vigilant servant
6 Sun †The Feast of Epiphany: First Sunday of Epiphany
(Day of Obligation); Syro-Malabar Mission Week Begins
Num 24:15-25 (24:2-9,15-25)
The Spirit of God came upon him.
Is 11:1-5 (4:2-5 + 11:1-5 + 12:4-6)
The Spirit of the Lord shall rest.
Tit 3:1-7 (2:11-3:7) God pours out Holy Spirit upon us.
Mt 3:13-17 (3:1-17) Baptism of Jesus
7 Mon Acts 14:8-15 Turn away from worthless things.
Jn 14:1-6 Jesus, the way life and truth
8 Tue Tit 3:8-11 Be vigilant in doing good deeds.
Lk 13:23-30 The way to salvation is narrow.

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 Saint Peter Thomas (C)
Eph 2:13-22 The blood of Christ
Jn 10:11-16 I am the good shepherd.
9 Wed 1 Cor 6:15-20 The Temple of the Holy Spirit
Jn 2:13-17 Do not make my Father’s House a
market.
Saint Andrew Corsini (C)
Mal 2:5-7a Covenant of life and peace
Mt 23:8-12 The greatest among you will be
your servant.
10 Thu 1 Cor 2:6-10 Wisdom of God
Lk 7:11-17 A great prophet among us
11 Fri Saint John the Baptist
Is 40:1-8 (35:3-10 + 40:1-8)
Prepare the way of the Lord.
Acts 13:16-26 (13:13-33) John preached a baptism of repentance.
Eph 2:19-3:7 (2:19-3:21) Saint Paul bore witness to Jesus Christ.
Mk 6:14-29 Martyrdom of Saint John the Baptist
12 Sat Syro-Malabar Mission Week Ends
Rom 9:30-33 Righteousness through faith
Jn 10:31-39 Son does the will of the Father.
13 Sun †Second Sunday of Epiphany
Num 10:29-36 (10:29-11:10)
Moses leads the people of Israel.
Is 45:11-17 Israel is saved by the Lord.
Heb 3:1-6 (3:1-4:7) Jesus is greater than Moses.
Jn 1:14-18 (1:1-28) Grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
14 Mon 1 Cor 11:17-22 Abuses at the Lord’s Supper
Jn 17:20-26 They may become completely one.
15 Tue 1 Cor 12:12-18 One body with many members
Jn 15:1-10 Abide in my love!
16 Wed Eph 2:11-19 One in Christ
Jn 21:15-19 Feed my sheep!
17 Thu 1 Pet 5:5-9 Entrust all the anxieties to God.
Mk 4:35-41 Jesus has power over the wind and the sea.
18 Fri Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles
2 Kgs 4:32-37 (4:8-37) The child is brought to life by Elisha.
Acts 9:36-42 (9:32-42) Peter resuscitates Thabitha.
2 Cor 11:21b-31 (2 Cor 10:1-7, 11:21-31)
Sufferings of Paul
Mt 16:13-19 (Mt 16:13-19 + Jn 21:15-19)
Peter’s proclamation of faith
Unity Octave Begins
Eph 4:1-6 Exhortation for unity
Jn 17:6-11 Let they may be one.

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 19 Sat Rom 10:10-20 Faith and proclamation
Mk 1:21-28 Teaching with authority
Saint Sebastian (20 Sunday)
Deut 32:37-43 There is no God besides me.
Is 49:1-4 My property is God.
2 Tim 2:1-5 The Lord’s disciple should suffer.
Mt 10:24-33 Bear witness without fear.
20 Sun †Third Sunday of Epiphany
Num 11:11-20 Moses bears the sufferings of his people.
Is 45:18-46:4 Turn to God and be saved.
Heb 4:1-10 (3:14-4:10) Let us enter Lord’s rest!
Jn 1:29-34 (1:29-42) The Lamb of God takes away the
sins of the world.
21 Mon 1 Jn 5:1-5 Conquer the world!
Lk 12:4-12 Give witness without fear.
22 Tue Rom 15:14-21 Minister of God for the Gentiles
Jn 17:6-11 Let they may become one.
23 Wed 2 Cor 6:4-10 Faithful servant of Jesus
Lk 3:15-18 Not worthy to untie the thong of his
sandals
24 Thu 1 Cor 9:24-27 Run so that you may win.
Mk 10:17-22 Jesus and the rich man.
Saint Francis de Sales
Eph 3:8-13 Paul who preached Christ to the Gentiles.
Jn 15:9-17 Remain in my love.
25 Fri Unity Octave Ends
The Conversion of Saint Paul
Ex 3:1-14 God calls Moses.
Acts 9:1-22 The conversion of Saul.
1 Cor 15:1-10 Jesus appears to one who is untimely born.
Mt 20:1-16 The workers in the vineyard
Evangelists
1 Kgs 18:30-39 Elijah reveals the True God.
Acts 5:12-16 (5:12-32) Signs by the hands of the Apostles.
1 Cor 4:9-16 (1 Cor 4:9-16 + 2 Cor 1:8-14)
I became your father in Christ Jesus
through the Gospel.
Mt 10:1-15 (9:35-10:15) Jesus sends out the Apostles.
26 Sat The Republic Day
1 Cor 9:24-27 Run after eternal things.
Mk 10:17-22 Sell and give your property to the poor.
Saints Timothy and Titus
2 Sam 22:2-4 Lord is my redeemer.
Wis 7:28-8:3 God loves the wise.
1 Tim 6:11-16 Fight for faith.
Mt 16:24-27 Disciple of Christ should suffer.

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27 Sun †Fourth Sunday of Epiphany
Num 11:23-35 He revels Israel’s redemption.
Is 46:5-13 I am God, and there is none like me.
Heb 7:23-28 (7:18-28) Christ holds His priesthood permanently.
Jn 2:1-11 (1:43-2:11) Jesus’ glory is revealed at Cana.
28 Mon Acts 16:25-34 Believe in Jesus Christ
Lk 5:12-16 Jesus cleanses a leper.
Saint Thomas Aquinas
1 Kgs 3:5-12 A wise and discerning mind is given to
Solomon.
Wis 7:7-14 Those who pray will get wisdom.
1 Cor 1:18-25 Folly of the Cross
Mt 5:13-16 You are the salt of the earth.
29 Tue Heb 4:1-7 The rest that God promised
Lk 4:22-30 The Rejection of prophet at hometown
Blessed Archangela Girlani (C)
Song 8:6-7 Many waters cannot quench love.
Lk 10:38-42 Mary has chosen what is better.
30 Wed Gal 1:6-10 There is no other gospel.
Jn 10:1-6 He calls his own sheep by name.
World Day of Peace
Eph 2:14-22 Jesus is our peace.
Jn 14:27-31 The peace of Jesus
31 Thu 2 Cor 5:11-14 Love of Christ inspires us.
Jn 1:35-42 Vocation of first disciples.
Saint John Bosco
Phil 4:4-9 Do whatever you have heard from me.
Mt 18:1-5 Welcome children in my name.

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 February 2019
Seasons of Epiphany

1 Fri First Friday; Saint Stephen (SM)

1 Kgs 21:1-21 Naboth is stoned to death.
Acts 7:54-60(6:8-15 + 7:51-8:2)
The martyrdom of Saint Stephen
2 Cor 4:8-18 (3:18-4:18) Carrying in the body the death of Jesus
Mt 23:34-39 (11:20-30 + 23:29-39)
Bloodshed of the righteous for Christ
2 Sat 1 Jn 5:13-21 Those who are born of God do not sin.
Jn 8:39-47 The one from God listens to the Word
of God.
The Presentation of Our Lord in the Temple
(Purification of Our Lady)
Lev 12:1-8 Purification of mothers
Is 42:1-7 Servant of God
Rom 9:30-10:4 Christ, the fulfilment of law
Lk 2:22-38 Presentation of our Lord in the temple
3 Sun †Fifth Sunday of Epiphany
Deut 18:13-13 (18:9-22) Blameless before the Lord.
Is 48:12-20 There is no peace for the wicked.
Heb 6:9-15 (6:9-7:3) Eternal priest according to the order of
Melchizadek
Jn 3:14-21 (3:1-21) You are to be born again in water
and spirit.
4 Mon Gal 3:21-25 Law and faith
Jn 5:41-47 Real faith is based on God’s love.
Saint John Britto
1 Cor 9:19-23 I became all things to all men.
Jn 15:18-25 The world will hate you because of me.
5 Tue 1 Jn 3:18-24 Obey the commandments.
Mk 3:7-12 Jesus heals many.
6 Wed Col 2:6-10 Fullness of life in Christ
Mt 12:15b-21 Jesus, the elected servant
7 Thu Eph 6:10-17 Fight against the evil.
Mk 9:33-37 Servant of all
8 Fri Greek Fathers
1 Sam 22:11-21 (22:6-21) Persecuted for truth
Acts 22:22-29 (22:22b-23:16)
Trial of faith
2 Tim 2:8-13 (2:8-19;4:1-8,14-18)
Suffer hardships for the Gospel.
Mt 5:1-12 (4:23-5:19) Persecuted for righteousness

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9 Sat1 Cor 3:10-17 Foundation is Jesus Christ.
Lk 11:14-23 Jesus and Beelzebul
10 Sun †Sixth Sunday of Epiphany
Deut 24:14-22 (24:9-22) Be merciful to others.
Is 63:7-16 Lord redeems His people.
Heb 8:1-6 (8:1-9:10) Jesus the mediator of new covenant
Jn 3:22-31 (3:22-4:3) Jesus and John the Baptist
11 Mon Three Days’ Fast
Is 64:1-9 (63:17-64:12) Remember not our iniquity for ever.
Hab 3:13-19a (3:1-19) God, the Lord, is my strength.
1 Tim 2:1-7 (2:1-3:10) Pray for all.
Mt 18:23-35 Forgive your brother from your heart.
Our Lady of Lourdes (Day of the Sick)
Rev 12:1-6 The woman crowned with stars
Jn 2:1-11 Do whatever He tells you.
12 Tue Three Days’ Fast
1 Sam 7:3-9 Return to the Lord with all your heart.
Is 59:1-8 (59:1-18) Our iniquities separate us from God.
Rom 12:1-8 (12:1-21) Be transformed by the renewal of
your mind.
Lk 18:9-14 (18:2-14) Pray with repentance.
13 Wed Three Days’ Fast
Joel 2:15-19 (2:15-27) Return to God with your whole heart.
Jon 3:1-10 (3:1-4:11) The fasting and prayer of Nineveh
Rom 9:19-29 (9:14-10:17)
God shows mercy.
Mt 6:1-4 (6:1-18) God remunerates for the good deeds.
14 Thu Col 1:21-23 Constancy in faith
Lk 13:10-17 Jesus heals a crippled woman.
15 Fri Syriac Fathers
2 Kgs 13:14-21 The Lord’s arrow of victory over Aram
Acts 13:4-12 (12:25-13:12) Paul against false prophet
Heb 13:7-9,17-19 (13:1-9,16-21)
Obey those who watch over your souls.
Mt 16:24-28 (16:24-17:9) Take up your cross and follow me.
16 Sat 1 Cor 15:50-57 The dead will be raised imperishable.
Mt 23:1-12 Self exalters will be humbled.
17 Sun †Seventh Sunday of Epiphany
Deut 14:22-15:4 (14:2-15:4)
The Lord your God will bless you.
Is 42:5-9 (42:5-9,14-17) A covenant to the people and a light to
the nations
1 Tim 6:17-21 (6:9-21) Rich in good works and generous to share
Mt 8:5-13 (7:28-8:13) Let it be done for you according to
your faith.

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 18 Mon 2 Pet 3:8-13 The day of the Lord will come like a thief.
Mk 13:32-37 Keep awake!
19 Tue 1 Jn 2:12-17 He who does the will of God lives
forever.
Lk 14:25-35 Renounce everything!
20 Wed 1 Thess 2:17-20 You are our glory and joy.
Mk 10:35-45 The request of James and John
21 Thu 2 Pet 1:10-15 Confirm your call and election.
Lk 5:33-39 The question about fasting
22 Fri Patron of the Church
Is 41:8-16 People chosen by God
Acts 19:8-20 The power of the Word of God
2 Cor 10:3-8 (10:3-18) Apostle’s authority to build up the
Church
Mt 25:14-23 (24:45-47 + 25:14-23)
Increase the God-given talents.
23 Sat 2 Thess 2:5-12 Condemnation for those who do not
believe
Mt 11:20-24 Woes to Unrepentant Cities
Saint Polycarp
Ex 3:1-6 God calls Moses.
Dan 3:19-26 Three young men in the blazing
furnace
2 Cor 6:3-10 We are servants.
Lk 11:43-52 Prophets will be persecuted.
24 Sun †Eighth Sunday of Epiphany
Ex 15:22-26 The water of Marah
Is 44:23-28 (44:23-45:3) The Lord alone is God.
Eph 1:15-23 (1:15-2:7) Glorious is Lord Jesus.
Mk 1:7-11 (1:1-11) I am not worthy to untie the thong of
his sandals.
25 Mon 2 Thess 3:1-5 The Lord is faithful.
Mt 9:18-26 Your faith has made you well.
Blessed Martyr Rani Maria
Gen 22:1-13 The sacrifice of Abraham
2 Mac 7:1-11 The mother and her seven sons
2 Cor 4:7-15 The life of Jesus is visible in our mortal
flesh.
Mt 10:16-25 Give witness to the Gospel.
26 Tue 1 Cor 15:20-28 We will be made alive in Christ.
Mt 24:37-44 The necessity for watchfulness
27 Wed 2 Tim 4:1-6 Proclaim the word of God.
Jn 4:27-38 I have food to eat that you do not know
about.
28 Thu 2 Pet 3:14-18 Do not tempt the patience of our Lord.
Lk 6:37-42 Do not judge others.

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 March 2019
Seasons of Epiphany and Lent

1 FriFirst Friday; Commemoration of the Dead (SM)

Ezek 37:1-14 The Lord promises new life to His people.
Sir 44:1-15 (44:1-45:6) Glory of Fathers
1 Cor 15:39-49 (15:34-57) The resurrection of the body
Mt 25:31-40 (25:31-46) Crown of justice to those who dogood
2 Sat Rev 3:14-22 You are neither cold nor hot.
Mt 15:29-31 Jesus cures many people.
3 Sun †First Sunday of Lent
Ex 34:27-35 (34:1-7,27-35)
The fasting of Moses
Is 58:1-10 (58:1-12,14) The spirit of the true fasting
Eph 4:17-24 (4:17-5:4,15-21)
Clothe yourselves with a new self.
Mt 4:1-11 (3:16-4:11) Jesus overcomes temptation.
4 Mon Day of Fasting
Gen 1:1-19 God creates heaven and earth.
Josh 1:1-15 Be careful to act in accordance
with all the laws.
Rom 1:16-25 (1:1-25) The sin of man and its consequence
Mt 5:17-26 (5:17-37) Reconciliation with brothers and
sisters
5 Tue Gen 1:20-2:7 Creation of man
Josh 1:16-18 (1:16-2:11) People offer obedience.
Rom 2:1-6 (1:28-2:6) Do not judge others.
Mt 5:38-42 (5:38-48) Love generously.
6 Wed Gen 2:18-25 Creation of Eve
Josh 2:8-24 Rahab protects the spies of Israel.
Rom 2:12-24 (2:7-27) Salvation is not through the law.
Mt 6:5-8 (6:1-18) Power of the secret prayer.
7 Thu Gen 3:1-13 (3:1-19) Sin of the first parents
Josh 3:1-13 I am with you.
Rom 3:9-20 (2:28-3:26) All are sinners.
Mt 6:25-34 (6:19-34) Depend on the divine providence.
8 Fri Gen 4:1-16 (3:20-4:16) Punishment to Cain
Josh 3:14-4:9 The Israelites cross the Jordan.
Rom 4:13-25 (3:31-4:25) Faith of Abraham
Mt 7:1-6 (7:1-14) Do not judge.
9 Sat Rom 3:21-26 The believed are justified.
Mt 6:9-15 (6:5-15) The prayer taught by Christ.
10 Sun †Second Sunday of Lent
Gen 5:19-31 Persons who lived with God

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 Josh 4:15-24 God dried up river Jordan for the
people to pass.
Rom 6:15-23 (6:1-23) Newness of life in Christ through
baptism
Mt 7:21-27 (7:15-27) The true disciple
11 Mon Tit 3:1-7 Laws of Christian life
Mk 7:14-23 Internal and external holiness
12 Tue Rom 8:18-25 Glory to be revealed
Mt 7:7-12 The power of prayer
13 Wed Rom 6:15-23 Eternal life is the gift of God.
Mt 9:1-8 Jesus heals the paralyzed.
14 Thu Rom 3:1-8 Justice and fidelity of God
Mt 5:33-37 Do not swear.
15 Fri Gen 6:5-12 (5:32-6:22) Sin increases.
Josh 5:1-12 Punish those who break the
commandments.
Rom 7:7-12 (7:1-13) Commandment of God is holy and right.
Mk 11:27-33 (11:27-12:1-2)
Authority of Jesus
16 Sat 1 Cor 5:9-13 Keep away from immorality.
Mt 11:16-19 Unrepentant attitude
17 Sun †Third Sunday of Lent
Gen 7:6-24 (7:1-24) Noah and family are saved.
Josh 5:13-6:5 Joshua is near Jericho.
Rom 7:14-25 The fight against evil
Mt 20:17-28 The first among you must be the
servant of the all.
18 Mon Rom 7:1-6 Serve in the novelty of the spirit.
Mk 12:28-34 Commandment of love
Saint Cyril of Jerusalem
Deut 4:1-8 Be faithful!
Sir 39:6-14 Be proud of the Covenant of God!
1 Cor 10:14-21 Get away from idol worship!
Mt 10:23-28 Bear witness without fear!
19 Tue Death of Saint Joseph
Is 41:8-16 I have chosen you.
Acts 19:11-20 (19:8-20) Power of the Lord revealed through Paul
2 Cor 10:3-11 (10:3-18) The spiritual weapons
Mt 1:18-25 Joseph, the Just
20 Wed 1 Pet 3:8-12 Do not repay evil for evil.
Mt 5:43-48 Love your enemies.
Blessed Francis Palau y Quer (C)
Rev 21:9-14 The bride of the Lamb
Mk 16:15-20 Preach the Gospel.
21 Thu Eph 6:1-9 Reward from the Lord according
to the deed.
Mk 12:35-40 Jesus criticises the scribes.

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 22 Fri Gen 9:8-17 (9:8-29) Covenant with Noah
Josh 6:8-27 Fall of Jericho
Rom 8:1-6 (7:25-8:11) Spiritual desires lead to life.
Mk 12:18-27 (12:13-44) God is the Lord of the living.
23 Sat Eph 4:25-32 Evils is to be renounced.
Mt 21:28-32 The parable of the two sons
24 Sun †Fourth Sunday of Lent
Gen 11:1-9 (11:1-32) Tower of Babel and the punishment
Josh 7:10-15 (6:27-7:15) Punishment for the transgression
Rom 8:12-17 (8:12-21) Heirs of God
Mt 21:33-44 (21:23-46) They reject the Son of Man.
25 Mon Annunciation
Ex 15:11-21 (15:1-21 + Mich 6:1-5 +Jer 31:13-17)
The Lord of majesty and holiness
Acts 1:11-14 Wait for the promise of the Father.
Heb 1:1-13 (1:1-13 + 2:16-18)
God has spoken through His Son.
Lk 1:26-38 The birth of Jesus foretold
26 Tue Gen 12:9-20 (12:9-13:7) Abraham in Egypt
Josh 8:1-9 (8:1-17) Destruction of Ai City
Rom 9:14-18 (9:14-29) Mercy of God
Jn 5:19-23 (5:19-47) All may honour the Son.
27 Wed Gen 13:8-18 Abraham and Lot separate.
Josh 8:18-29 Destruction of Ai City
Rom 10:1-13 (9:30-10:17) Salvation to those who believe
Jn 6:60-69 (6:51-69) Words of eternal life are with you.
28 Thu Gen 14:8-16 (14:1-16) God saves Lot.
Josh 8:30-35 Joshua builds altar.
Rom 11:1-10 (10:17-11:12)
The remnant part which is elected
by the grace.
Jn 7:1-13 Feast of the Tent
29 Fri Gen 15:1-15 (14:18-15:15) God makes covenant with Abraham.
Josh 9:1-15 Deception of Gibeonites
Rom 11:25-36 Renovation of Israel
Jn 7:25-31 (7:14-36) Christ sent by God.
30 Sat Rom 13:1-7 All authorities are from God.
Jn 7:45-53 Unbelief of the authorities
31 Sun †Fifth Sunday of Lent
Gen 16:6-16 (16:1-16) Hagar is comforted by the Lord.
Josh 9:16-27 Cleansing water and wood for fire.
Rom 12:1-11 (12:1-21) Present your bodies as a living sacrifice.
Jn 7:37-39,8:12-20 (7:37-52 + 8:12-20)
Jesus, the living water and light of
the world

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 April 2019
Seasons of Lent and Resurrection

1 Mon Col 2:16-19 Substance belongs to Christ.

Lk 18:18-25 Sell and give to the poor.
2 Tue 2 Cor 9:10-15 Service of the ministry
Lk 10:33-37 Be a good neighbour!
3 Wed Jude 8-13 Woe to those who abandon God.
Jn 8:1-11 Do not commit sin again.
4 Thu 1 Tim 4:6-10 Duties of a real minister
Lk 18:31-34 Glory through passion
5 Fri First Friday
Gen 18:1-14 (18:1-19) God visits Abraham.
Josh 14:5-12 (14:5-15) Advice of Joshua
Rom 13:8-14 (13:1-14) Wear the weapons of light.
Jn 8:49-59 (8:31-59) I am before Abraham.
6 Sat 1 Cor 13:1-13 Love is great of all.
Mk 10:1-12 What God has joined together, let
no one separate.
7 Sun †Sixth Sunday of Lent
Gen 19:15-26 (19:1-7,9-26)
God saves Lot from Sodom.
Josh 21:43-22:5 (21:43-22:9)
The Lord gave all the land to Israel.
Rom 14:13-23 Do not be a scandal to your brother.
Jn 10:11-18 (9:39-10:21) Shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
8 Mon 1 Thess 3:6-13 Foster faith and unity.
Jn 12:44-50 Those who believe do not dwell in
darkness.
9 Tue 2 Pet 2:4-10 Live with fear of God.
Lk 13:31-35 Lamentation over Jerusalem
10 Wed 1 Jn 2:7-11 He who hates the brother dwells
in darkness.
Mt 18:15-20 Correct each other.
11 Thu 2 Pet 2:11-17 May your behaviour be good.
Lk 3:8-11 Produce the fruits of repentance.
12 Fri Gen 19:27-30 God saves Lot.
Josh 22:10-20 A memorial altar East of the Jordan
Rom 15:7-13 (15:1-13) Exhortation to the unity
Jn 11:38-45 (11:1-45) Lord raises Lazarus to life.
13 Sat Acts 20:22-38 Give testimony to the Gospel amidst
the torments.
Jn 12:1-8 Mary anoints Jesus.

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14 Sun †Seventh Sunday of Lent; Palm Sunday
Gen 49:8-12,22-26 (49:1-12,22-26)
The sceptre shall not depart from
Judah.
Zech 9:9-12 (4:8-14 + 7:9-10 + 8:4-5,12-19 + 9:9-12)
Ruler of God’s people
Rom 11:13-24 You have been grafted into a cultivated
olive tree.
Mt 21:1-17 (20:29-21:22) Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
15 Mon Gen 37:5-13,18-22 (37:1-22)
Dream of Joseph
Josh 22:21-29 God is omnipotent.
Heb 1:5-14 (1:1-14) The Son is superior to angels.
Jn 11:47-57 (11:47-12:11) Plot to kill Jesus.
16 Tue Gen 37:23-36 The brothers sell Joseph.
Josh 22:30-23:1 Lord re-establishes peace.
Heb 5:1-10 (4:14-6:8) Merciful high priest
Jn 12:20-26 (12:12-43) Whoever serves me must follow me.
17 Wed Gen 40:1-23 Joseph interprets the dream.
Josh 23:1-11 (23:1-16) Be faithful to God.
Heb 9:15-28 (9:11-28) New covenant
Jn 12:27-33 Son of man should be lifted up.
Blessed Baptist Spagnoli of Mantua (C)
Wis 7:7-10,15-16 Wisdom came to me.
Mt 5:13-16 You are the salt of the earth.
18 Thu Pesaha Thursday
Ex 12:1-20 The first Passover instituted
Mal 1:10-14 Make a pure offering.
1 Cor 11:23-29 The institution of the Lord’s Supper
Jn 13:1-14 + Mt 26:26-30 Washing of the feet and institution of
Holy Qurbana
19 Fri Passion Friday (Day of Fasting and Abstinence)
Gen 22:1-19 Sacrifice of Abraham
Is 52:13-53:9 A man of suffering acquainted
with infirmity
Rom 5:6-16 Christ died for the ungodly.
Part I Lk 22:63-23:12 + Mt 27:19 + Lk 23:13-23 +Mt 27:24-25
+ Lk 23:24-45 + Mt 27:51-54 + Jn 19:23-30; Part II Jn 19:31-42
The Passion of Christ
20 Sat Great Saturday
Gen 22:1-19 Sacrifice of Abraham
Jon 2:1-10 Jonah in the belly of fish for three
days and three nights
Rom 6:3-11 United with Christ in death;
united with Him in resurrection.
Mt 28:1-20 Good news of Resurrection

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 21 Sun †Easter Sunday (Resurrection of Our Lord)
Is 60:1-7 The glory of God in Jerusalem
1 Sam 2:1-10 Rejoice in Christ.
Rom 6:1-14 (5:20-6:23) Dying and rising with Christ.
Mt 28:1-6 Resurrection of Christ
First Sunday of Resurrection
Old Testament readings and the Epistle reading are
same as that of Easter Liturgy.
Jn 20:1-18 The Lord is risen.
22 Mon Is 60:15-22 (60:9-22) Future glory of Jerusalem
Acts 2:29-36 (2:14-36) Jesus is risen.
Rom 4:1-8 Justification through faith
Jn 14:18-28 (14:18-15:5) Jesus promises the Holy Spirit.
23 Tue Is 61:1-9 Good news of liberation
Acts 2:37-47 Early Christian community
1 Cor 15:12-19 (15:1-19) Resurrection of the dead
Lk 24:13-27 (24:13-35) The walk to Emmaus
24 Wed Is 61:10-62:5 Future of Sion
Acts 4:23-31 Faithful are strengthened through
prayer.
Eph 4:1-6 (4:1-16) Unify in Christ.
Jn 15:1-10 (15:1-25) Abide in Christ.
Saint George
Dan 6:12-24 Daniel is thrown to the lions.
Acts 12:1-5 (12:1-23) Martyrdom of Saint James
2 Cor 12:1-10 (12:1-14) Be happy in sufferings.
Mt 10:37-42 (10:37-42 + 16:24-27 + 19:29-30)
Give up life for the sake of Christ.
25 Thu Saint Mark, Evangelist
Gen 41:39-45 Joseph, ruler of Egypt
Ezek 1:10-14 The vision of Ezekiel
2 Tim 4:6-18 Mark helps Paul in the mission journey.
Mk 16:15-20 Go and preach the Gospel.
26 Fri The Feast of Martyrs (Feast of All Saints) (SM)
Dan 3:25-31 (3:25-45) Song of the three young men in the
furnace.
Acts 6:8-15 (6:8-7:10) Life of Jesus inspires saints.
Heb 11:3-10 (11:3-10,32-12:2)
By faith our ancestors received approval.
Mt 10:26-33 (10:16-33) Be witnesses without fear.
27 Sat Col 3:1-4 Glory to us along with Him
Mk 16:1-8 Resurrection of Christ
28 Sun †Second Sunday of Resurrection (Sunday of Neophytes)
Is 55:4-13 He gathers the unknown people.

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 Acts 4:32-37 (4:32-5:11) Unity and generosity in early
Christian community
Col 1:12-20 (1:1-20) Jesus, the crown of creation
Jn 20:19-29 (20:19-31) Thomas the apostle professes faith
in Jesus.
29 Mon 1 Cor 1:10-17 Live in harmony.
Lk 24:28-35 Disciples recognise the risen Christ.
Saint Catherine of Sienna
1 Jn 1:5-2:2 Jesus who wipes away the sins.
Mt 11:25-30 Hidden and mysterious knowledge.
30 Tue Acts 9:20-25 Saul preaches the risen Christ.
Jn 5:41-47 Writings of Moses about Christ

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 May 2019
Season of Resurrection
1 Wed Gal 5:1-6 Love activated through faith
Mk 7:31-37 Jesus cures a deaf man.
Saint Joseph, the Patron of the Working Class
Gen 3:17-19,23-24 With the sweat of your forehead you
shall eat your bread.
Wis 9:10-18 Nothing is possible without hard work.
Col 3:14-17 Do everything in the name of the Lord.
Mt 13:53-58 Jesus, son of a carpenter
2 Thu Phil 1:27-30 Privilege of believing in Christ and
suffering for him
Mt 15:21-28 Faith of the Canaanite woman
Saint Athanasius
2 Sam 22:1-7 David’s song of deliverance
Sir 45:1-5 Equal with angels in glory
2 Cor 4:5-14 Treasure in earthen vessels
Mt 10:23-28 Suffering for Jesus
3 Fri First Friday; Saints Philip and James, Apostles
Ex 15:1-6 Song of Moses
Wis 5:1-7 Face persecution with fortitude.
1 Cor 9:16-23 Preaching the good news is the duty of
a Christian.
Jn 14:1-6 (14:1-14) Jesus the way, the truth, and life
4 Sat Col 3:14-17 Let Christ’s peace rule in your hearts.
Lk 24:36-43 Jesus appears to the disciples.
5 Sun †Third Sunday of Resurrection
Is 56:1-7 Salvation to all who obey
Acts 5:34-42 Jesus is the Messiah.
Eph 1:3-14 (1:1-14) Redemption through the blood of Jesus
Jn 14:1-14 Jesus, the way to the Father
Saint Angelus (C)
Rom 5:1-5 God’s love
Mt 28:16-20 Go and make disciples of all nations.
6 Mon Jas 5:7-12 Wait for the coming of Christ.
Mt 25:1-13 Be prepared to receive the Bridegroom.
Saint Dominic Savio
1 Jn 2:14-17 Word of God abides in you.
Mk 10:13-16 Kingdom of heaven belongs to children.
7 Tue 1 Thess 5:12-22 Do good always.
Mk 4:13-20 Produce good fruits.
8 Wed Phil 1:21-26 Life is Christ and death is profit.
Mt 8:1-4 Jesus cleanses a leper.

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 Blessed Aloysius Rabatà (C)
2 Cor 6:4-10 Servants of God
Lk 22:24-30 Jesus, the servant of all
9 Thu 2 Cor 8:1-11 Be generous.
Mk 4:35-41 Jesus calms the sea.
10 Fri Rom 15:1-6 Make happy others.
Lk 6:6-11 Do good on Sabbath.
11 Sat Jas 2:14-17 Faith without action is dead.
Lk 6:46-49 Do the will of God.
12 Sun †Fourth Sunday of Resurrection
World Prayer Day for Vocations
Is 49:13-23 God will never forget us.
Acts 8:14-25 You cannot buy God’s gift with money.
Eph 2:1-7 (1:15-2:7) Salvation is a gift of God.
Jn 16:16-24 (16:16-33) Your sadness will turn into gladness.
13 Mon 1 Tim 6:13-16 Obey the commandments.
Lk 20:9-16 The parable of the wicked tenants.
14 Tue 1 Tim 6:17-21 Secure the future life.
Mt 19:23-30 Everything is possible to God.
Saint Mathias, Apostle
1 Sam 16:4-13 (16:1-13) Anointing of David
Acts 1:15-26 The election of Mathias
1 Cor 1:26-30 God chooses the foolish.
Mt 11:25-30 Jesus the comfort of the poor andthe
afflicted
15 Wed Heb 7:1-10 Priest in the order of Melchizedek
Jn 5:30-38 Fulfil the will of God.
16 Thu 2 Pet 2:1-3 Beware of false prophets.
Mt 15:1-9 Dedication of heart is important.
Saint Simon Stock (C)
Eph 6:10-13,18 Put on the armour of God.
Jn 15:9-17 Remain in my love.
17 Fri Eph 5:13-21 Jesus will shine upon you.
Mk 6:35-44 Five loaves and two fishes.
18 Sat 1 Cor 14:20-25 Behave with maturity.
Mk 6:1-6 Jesus is rejected in his home town.
Mar Addai (19 Sunday)
1 Cor 2:1-10 The hidden knowledge of God
Mt 5:13-19 You are the salt of the earth.
19 Sun †Fifth Sunday of Resurrection
Is 49:7-13 God’s mercy and compassion
Acts 9:1-9 (9:1-19) Saul encounters the Risen Lord.
Heb 10:19-25 (10:19-36) Approach God with true heart.
Jn 21:1-14 The Lord cares.
20 Mon 1 Pet 4:12-19 Do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal.
Lk 11:29-32 Sign of Jona

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 21 Tue Jas 1:22-27 Hearing and doing the word.
Mt 21:18-22 Jesus curses the fig tree.
22 Wed Col 3:5-11 Put on the new man.
Jn 3:1-8 Reborn through water and spirit
Saint Joachina de Vedruna de Mas (C)
1 Jn 3:14-18 Jesus laid down his life for us.
Mk 9:34-37 The first must be the very last.
23 Thu Heb 3:7-13 Do not go away from the living God.
Jn 5:24-29 Life giver of all
24 Fri 1 Cor 2:1-5 Message about the crucified
Mt 15:10-20 Internal and external holiness
25 Sat Heb 7:11-17 Jesus, the eternal priest
Jn 15:26-16:4 Holy Spirit witnesses about Christ.
Saint Mary Magdalen de’ Pazzi (C)
Song 5:4b,8:6-7 Love is as strong as death.
Lk 10:38-42 May has chosen what is better.
26 Sun †Sixth Sunday of Resurrection
Is 52:7-12 (51:9-11 + 52:7-12)
All the earth shall see the salvation of
God.
Acts 10:9-16 (10:1-16) Salvation to Gentiles
Eph 2:11-22 (2:4-22) We are one in Christ.
Jn 17:20-26 (17:1-26) Let they may all be one.
27 Mon 1 Pet 2:1-5 Living stone and chosen people
Mt 23:23-28 Hypocrisy of Pharisees
28 Tue 2 Pet 3:10-13 New heaven and new earth
Mk 13:32-37 Keep awake!
29 Wed Eph 5:1-5 Behave like saints.
Jn 15:11-17 Love each other.
30 Thu †Ascension of Our Lord (Day of Obligation)
2 Kgs 2:1-12 (2:1-15) Elijah is taken up to heaven.
Acts 1:6-11 (1:1-14) Jesus is taken to heaven.
1 Tim 2:1-7 (1:18-2:15) Jesus is the only mediator.
Lk 24:44-53 (24:36-53) Ascension of Jesus
31 Fri Phil 3:12-15 New life in Christ
Jn 3:31-36 The one coming from above is above all.
Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Rom 12:9-16 Share your blessings.
Lk 1:39-45 The Blessed Virgin Mary visits Elizabeth.

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 June 2019
Seasons of Resurrection and Apostles

1 Sat 1 Cor 7:32-35 Chance to serve the Lord

Mt 3:7-12 Produce the fruit of repentance.
Saint Justin
Gen 18:23-32 God punishes the wicked.
Wis 10:9-14 Wisdom rescues from trouble.
1 Cor 1:18-25 Cross is the power of God.
Lk 12:2-8 Acknowledge God without fear.
2 Sun †Seventh Sunday of Resurrection
Is 6:1-13 Here I am; send me.
Acts 1:15-26 Matthias was enrolled with the eleven
apostles.
Phil 2:1-11 (1:27-2:11) Every tongue must confess that Jesus
Christ is Lord.
Mk 16:14-20 (16:9-20) Go into all the world and preachthe
Gospel.
3 Mon 2 Thess 2:13-17 You are the first fruits of salvation.
Jn 4:3-15 Jesus gives the water of life.
4 Tue 1 Cor 8:8-13 Do not be a scandal to the weak.
Lk 12:13-21 The parable of the rich fool.
5 Wed 1 Jn 4:12-21 God gives His spirit.
Jn 17:1-5 Knowledge of Christ provides eternal
life.
6 Thu 1 Jn 1:1-3 Testimony to the word of life
Lk 14:25-35 Cost of discipleship
7 Fri First Friday
1 Jn 2:22-25 Eternal life is the promise of Christ.
Mt 24:7-14 Those who endure to the end will be
saved.
8 Sat 1 Cor 9:13-18 Woe to me if I do not proclaim the
Gospel.
Mt 18:23-35 Forgive without any limit.
Blessed Mariam Thresia
Gen 12:1-4 God calls Abraham.
Sir 2:1-6 Trust in the Lord.
Gal 2:19-21 Crucified with Christ
Mt 25:31-40 Express your love of God through good
deeds.
Mar Aprem (9 Sunday)
Deut 26:16-19 You are a holy people.
Sir 45:1-5 The Glory of Moses

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 Rom 5:1-5 Rewards of righteousness
Mt 5:13-20 You are the salt of the earth and light of
the world.
9 Sun †First Sunday of the Apostles; The Feast of Pentecost
Ex 19:1-9 (19:1-9 + 20:13-21)
You are a holy people.
Acts 2:1-13 (2:1-21) Holy Spirit comes down on the Apostles.
1 Cor 12:1-11 (12:1-27) Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Jn 16:5-15 (14:15-16,25-26,15:26-16:15)
The work of the Holy Spirit
10 Mon 1 Cor 14:26-33 Use of spiritual gifts
Mt 11:25-30 Jesus is the comfort for the weary.
11 Tue 2 Thess 1:3-12 Accept the sufferings for the Kingdom
of God.
Mt 20:29-34 Jesus heals two blind men.
Saint Barnabas, Apostle
1 Chr 16:8-12 Proclaim the works of the Lord.
Acts 11:21-26 (11:21-26 + 11:1-3)
Barnabas’ Mission
Gal 2:1-10 Barnabas with Paul
Mt 10:16-22 Give testimony to Christ before the
Gentiles.
12 Wed 1 Cor 11:31-34a Wait for one other.
Mt 13:31-35 Parable of mustard seed and yeast
13 Thu Heb 8:7-13 The new covenant inscribed in the heart
Jn 2:13-25 Jesus is the true temple.
Saint Antony of Padua
1 Cor 2:1-10 Wisdom is the power of God’s Spirit.
Lk 10:1-9 Pray to the Lord of harvest.
14 Fri Friday of Gold
Is 35:3-10 The glorious future
Acts 3:1-26 A lame man is healed by the Apostles.
1 Cor 12:31-13:13 (12:28-13:13)
Love is eternal.
Lk 7:11-23 (7:1-23) The blind see and the lame walk.
Saint Elisha, Prophet (C)
2 Kings 2:9-15a Inherit the double share of your spirit.
Lk 24:28-35 Were not our hearts burning?
15 Sat 1 Cor 12:12-20 We are one body in spirit.
Jn 6:25-29 Believe in whom He has sent.
16 Sun †Second Sunday of the Apostles
Joel 2:18-26 (2:15-26) The mercy of God
Acts 4:8-22 (4:5-22) Salvation only through Christ
1 Cor 6:1-11 (5:6-6:11) You have been baptized by Christ.
Lk 7:36-50 (7:31-50) Forgiveness to the sinful women

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 Feast of the Holy Trinity
Rom 5:1-5 Share in the glory of God
Jn 16:12-15 Fulfilment in true spirit
17 Mon Phil 3:16-21 Let us hold what we have attained.
Jn 11:17-27 Jesus is the resurrection and life.
18 Tue 1 Cor 9:1-12 The right of the apostle
Jn 6:64-71 Words of eternal life are with you.
19 Wed 1 Cor 6:12-20 Our body is the temple of the Holy Spirit.
Jn 6:37-44 Eternal life to those who believe in
the Son
20 Thu The Body and Blood of Christ
Gen 14:17-20 (14:1-20) Melchizedek brings bread and wine.
Mal 1:7-12 (1:6-12) Unceasing sacrifice offered
1 Cor 11:23-30 (10:15-17 + 11:23-30)
This is the living bread.
Jn 6:51-59 (6:51-64) This is the life-giving bread.
21 Fri 1 Cor 3:18-23 Wisdom of the world is folly to God.
Jn 6:45-50 Eternal life to those who believe
22 Sat 1 Cor 10:14-22 Sharing in the body of Christ
Jn 6:1-15 Multiplication of the bread
Saints John Fisher and Thomas More
1 Pet 4:12-19 Suffer with Christ.
Mt 10:16-22 The Spirit of the Father will speak
through you.
23 Sun †Third Sunday of the Apostles
Deut 1:5-8 (1:3-17) God who is faithful in His promises.
Is 1:1-9 People went astray from God.
1 Cor 7:1-7 Every call is God’s special gift.
Lk 10:25-37 (10:23-42) The good Samaritan
24 Mon 1 Cor 12:18-27 We are one body in Christ.
Jn 6:30-36 Those who believe in Christ do not
hunger.
Birth of John the Baptist
Gal 4:1-7 You are no longer a slave but a son.
Lk 1:57-66 The birth of John the Baptist
25 Tue 1 Cor 4:15-21 Kingdom of God is not in words but in
power.
Mt 18:6-9 Do not give scandals.
26 Wed Phil 2:12-16 Become sons of God.
Jn 4:39-42 Jesus is the redeemer of the world.
27 Thu 1 Cor 3:1-9 You are the field and house of God.
Lk 8:4-15 The Word which is sown
28 Fri Sacred Heart of Jesus
Gen 13:8-18 Abraham and Lot separate.
Is 52:13-53:9 He is wounded for our sake.

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 Rom 10:1-10 (9:30-10:17) Jesus is the salvation for all.
Jn 19:30-37 (Mt 11:25-30 + Jn 19:30-37)
The pierced heart
Saint Irenaeus
Ex 28:28-30 The priests who serve in the Holyplace.
Mal 2:4-7 A priest must store wisdom in his
tongue.
2 Tim 3:14-17 All Scripture is profitable for
teaching and correction.
Jn 14:26-30 Holy Spirit teaches us everything.
29 Sat Immaculate Heart of Mary
Eph 1:2-8 We have been chosen in Christ.
Lk 2:41-51 Mary treasured everything in her heart.
Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles (Day of Obligation)
2 Kgs 4:16-21, 32-37 (4:8-37)
Son of the Shunem woman
Acts 9:36-42 Sign worked by Peter
2 Cor 11:21b-33 (10:1-7,11:21-33)
Paul acknowledges his weakness.
Jn 21:15-19 (Mt 16:13-19 + Jn 21:15-19)
Lead my sheep!
30 Sun †Fourth Sunday of the Apostles
Deut 1:16-18 (1:16-33) Judge justly.
Is 1:10-20 Wipe out sin and do good.
1 Cor 9:19-27 (9:13-27) Run after eternal crown.
Lk 6:27-36 (6:12-46) Love for the enemies

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 July 2019
Seasons of Apostles and Kaitha

1 Mon 2 Cor 1:3-7 God comforts in the afflictions.

Mk 5:25-34 Christ rewards the faith.
2 Tue Phil 1:12-18 Proclaim the Gospel without fear.
Lk 10:38-42 Mary has selected the good part.
3 Wed †Dukhrana of Saint Thomas, Apostle (Day of Obligation)
Gen 2:8-17 Man is put in the Garden of Eden to
toil it and keep it.
Pro 4:10-18 I have taught you the way of wisdom.
Eph 2:19-22 Christ Jesus is the corner-stone.
Jn 20:24-29 My Lord and my God!
4 Thu 1 Cor 8:1-6 There is one God and one Lord.
Mk 7:24-30 Faith of the Syro-Phoenician woman
5 Fri First Friday
Gal 2:15-18 Justification through faith
Mk 5:21-24,35-43 Jairus’ daughter was restored to life.
6 Sat 2 Cor 2:12-17 We are the fragrance of Christ.
Mk 1:40-45 Jesus heals the leper.
7 Sun †Fifth Sunday of the Apostles
Deut 1:33-46 (1:33-2:1) Punishment for the unbelief of the
people
Is 1:21-31 God’s anger is on those who do injustice.
1 Cor 14:1-12 (14:1-19) Love is our goal.
Lk 12:22-34 (12:16-34) Become rich in the presence of God.
8 Mon 2 Cor 1:8-11 Suffering to depend on God
Jn 16:25-33 I have conquered the world.
9 Tue Col 2:20-23 New life in Christ
Mt 11:1-6 Blessed are those who are not
scandalised in Christ.
Blessed Jane Scopelli (C)
Hosea 2:16-17,21-22 I will remove the names of Baal.
Lk 10:38-42 Visit to Martha and Mary
10 Wed Rom 5:12-21 Justification through Christ
Mk 12:1-12 Servants in the vineyard
11 Thu 2 Pet 1:3-9 Christian is called to the glory of Jesus.
Jn 6:60-63 Spirit gives life.
Saint Benedict
Gen 17:1-8 Covenant with Abraham
Wis 9:1-12 Pray for wisdom.
Rom 8:12-17 You will die if you live according to the
flesh.
Mt 5:1-12 The Beatitudes

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 12 Fri 1 Pet 3:14-18 Die in body and live in Spirit.
Mt 13:24-30,36-43 Parable of weeds among the wheat
13 Sat Rom 7:7-13 Sin produces death.
Mk 12:38-44 The poor widow’s offering.
Blessed Teresa of Jesus ‘of Los Andes’ (C)
Phil 4:4-9 Rejoice in the Lord always
Jn 15:5, 8-17 The vine and the branches
14 Sun †Sixth Sunday of the Apostles
Deut 4:1-8 (4:1-10) Commandments of the Lord are perfect.
Is 2:1-5 (2:1-19) Jerusalem is the centre of salvation.
1 Cor 10:23-31 (10:14-32)
Everything for the glory of God
Lk 12:57-13:5 (12:57-13:17)
Unless you repent you will perish.
15 Mon Rom 11:30-35 The ways of God are mysterious.
Mt 12:33-37 Discern the tree from its fruits.
Saints Kuriakose and Julitta
Dan 3:25-45 Praising Lord from furnace
Acts 6:8-15 (6:8-7:10) One who has God with him is saved.
Heb 11:3-10 (11:3-10,32-12:2)
The faith of our fathers
Mt 10:16-33 Bear witness to the Lord in front of the
people.
16 Tue 2 Cor 5:1-7 We have eternal house in heaven.
Mk 4:21-25 Do not cover the lamp.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
1 Kgs 18:41-46 Elijah brings rain through prayer.
Is 35:1-4 The splendour of Carmel
2 Cor 1:3-7 Participation in the sufferings of Christ
Lk 11:24-28 True blessedness
17 Wed 2 Cor 1:12-15 Boasting of the apostle
Lk 15:8-10 Parable of the lost coin
Blessed Teresa of Saint Augustine and Companions (C)
Rom 8:31-39 Nothing will separate us from God.
Jn 15:18-21 They do all these on account of my
name.
18 Thu Rom 11:1-10 Salvation through the grace of God.
Mk 10:46-52 Jesus heals Bartimaeus.
19 Fri Rom 13:1-6 All powers are from God
Mt 22:15-22 Give to Caesar what is to him.
20 Sat 2 Cor 11:1-6 You are betrothed to Christ.
Jn 7:14-24 Do not judge by appearances.
Saint Elijah, Prophet and Father (C)
1 Kings 19:1-9a,11-14a Zealous for the Lord
1 Pet 1:8-12 Prophets prophesied of the grace.
Lk 9:28b-36 This is my beloved son.

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 21 Sun †Seventh Sunday of the Apostles
Deut 4:10-14 (4:10-24) The Lord declared His commandments.
Is 5:8-20 (5:8-25) The Holy God shows himself holy by
righteousness.
1 Cor 16:1-14 (15:58-16:24)
Do everything in love.
Lk 13:22-30 (13:22-35) Enter through the narrow door.?
22 Mon 2 Cor 2:5-11 Forgiveness for the offender
Mt 12:38-42 Sign of Jonah
Saint Mary Magdalene
Rom 8:35-39 Who can separate us from the love of
Christ?
Jn 20:1-18 Mary Magdalene proclaims the risen
Christ.
23 Tue Rom 13:7-10 Those who love the neighbour fulfil the
law.
Mk 1:29-34 Jesus heals the mother-in-law of Peter.
24 Wed 1 Cor 7:17-24 The life according to the call
Lk 16:9-17 You cannot serve two masters.
Blessed John Soreth (C)
Eze 34:12-16,23a I will rescue them.
Lk 9:57-62 I will follow you wherever you go.
25 Thu Saint James, Apostle
Ex 24:12-18 Moses on the Mount Sinai
Acts 11:27-12:3 Martyrdom of James
1 Cor 4:6-15 Apostles of Christ
Mt 20:20-28 (20:20-33) Not to be served but to serve
26 Fri Seventy Disciples of Jesus
Is 41:17-20 (41:8-20) Protecting love of Jesus
Acts 13:16-23 (13:13-23)
Proclaiming the Messiah, the promised
one
Rom 8:28-39 (8:28-9:5) Who will separate us from the love of
Christ?
Mt 10:37-42 (10:37-11:15)
The cost of discipleship and reward
Saints Joachim and Anna
1 Sam 2:1-10 (2:1-18) Hannah’s prayer
Is 54:1-8 The New Jerusalem
Heb 11:8-12 Faith of Abraham
Mt 1:1-16 The genealogy of Jesus Christ
27 Sat Saint Alphonsa (28 Sunday)
Deut 28:8-12 Israel is God’s portion.
Is 53:10-12 Suffering leads to the Kingdom of God.

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 Gal 2:19-21 Be crucified with Christ.
Jn 12:20-26 Be like a grain that is dropped into the
ground and dies.
Blessed Titus Brandsma (C)
2 Tim 2:3-13 Share in the sufferings of Jesus Christ.
Lk 6:27-36 Love your enemies.
28 Sun †First Sunday of Kaitha: Feast of TwelveApostles
1 Kgs 18:30-39 Elijah builds an altar with twelve stones.
Acts 5:12-20 (5:12-32) The Apostles heal many.
1 Cor 1:9-16 (1 Cor 1:9-16 + 2 Cor 1:8-14)
Be united in the mind.
Lk 14:7-14 (14:1-14) The mentality of the disciple
29 Mon 1 Cor 11:17-22 There should not be divisions among
you.
Mt 21:28-32 Do the will of the Father.
Saint Martha
1 Jn 4:7-16 He who lives in love lives in God.
Jn 11:17-26 (11:3-26) Jesus, the life and resurrection
30 Tue 1 Cor 14:20-25 Be babes in evil, but in thinking be
mature.
Lk 19:11-27 Be faithful in a very little.
31 Wed 1 Tim 6:11-16 Fight of the faithful.
Jn 10:22-28 My deeds give witness to me.
Saint Ignatius of Loyola
1 Cor 10:31-11:1 Everything for the glory of God
Lk 14:25-33 A disciple of Jesus must give up
everything.

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 August 2019
Season of Kaitha

1 Thu Fifteen Days Fast Begins

1 Cor 14:13-19 The gift of the Spirit for the growth of
the Church
Jn 8:48-59 Before Abraham was, I am.
Saint Alphonse Liguori
Rom 8:1-11 We have freedom in Jesus.
Mk 12:28-33 You are not far away from God’s
Kingdom.
2 Fri First Friday; Saint James of Nisibis
Is 41:8-16 I have chosen you.
Acts 19:11-20 (19:8-20) Wonders and signs through the Apostles
2 Cor 10:3-11 (10:3-18) Spiritual weapons.
Lk 12:4-12 (12:1-12) Bear witness fearlessly.
3 Sat 2 Cor 6:14-18 The Temple of God
Mk 2:1-12 Jesus heals the paralytic.
Saint John Maria Vianny (4 Sunday)
1 Sam 21:1-6 Priest gives bread to David.
Ezek 36:22-27 God purifies us from sin.
2 Cor 1:3-7 Share in the suffering of Jesus.
Mt 9:35-10:1 Jesus feels pity on the people.
4 Sun †Second Sunday of Kaitha
Deut 4:32-40 The eternal love of God
Is 4:2-6 (3:16-4:6) Promise of salvation to Jerusalem
2 Cor 3:4-12 (3:4-18) The new covenant of love in Spirit
Lk 15:11-32 (15:4-32) Joy in heaven over a repenting sinner.
5 Mon Jas 1:12-18 The crown of life for those who endure
the trial
Mt 7:21-28 Those who do the will of God enter the
Kingdom
6 Tue Transfiguration of Our Lord
Ex 19:1-8 + 20:18-21 Covenant on Sinai
Acts 1:15-26 Mathias in the place of Judas
Heb 12:18-29 We are in the city of the living God.
Mt 17:1-9 Transfiguration of our Lord
7 Wed 2 Cor 4:14-5:1 Eternal building from God
Jn 12:23-28 Grain of wheat should fall into the
earth and die.
Saint Albert of Trapani (C)
Is 58:6-12;2 Fast to loosen the bonds of injustice.
1 Cor 4:1-6 Servants of Christ
Mk 10:17-30 Share with the poor.

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 8 Thu Jas 1:2-8 The testing of faith produces
steadfastness.
Mk 11:12-14,20-26 Faith makes everything possible.
Saint Dominic
1 Cor 2:1-10 Hidden wisdom of God
Lk 9:57-62 Go and proclaim the Kingdom of God.
9 Fri Mar Mari, Disciple of Mar Addai
Is 55:4-11 (55:4-13) I made him a witness to the peoples.
Acts 4:32-37 (4:32-5:11) Believers were of one heart and soul.
1 Cor 15:1-11 (15:1-19) Apostle proclaims the Risen Christ.
Jn 20:19-29 (20:19-31) Risen Christ appears to the Apostles.
Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) (C)
Ester 4:12-16,23,25 Silence and deliverance
Jn 4:19-24 Worship the Father in spirit and truth.
10 Sat Jas 2:1-8 God selected the poor as the heirs of
heaven.
Lk 14:15-24 Those who eat the bread of heaven are
blessed.
Saint Clare (11 Sunday)
Deut 17:2-9 God’s own holy people.
Is 62:1-5 People glorified by the protection of the
Lord
Phil 3:8-14 Renounce everything for Christ.
Mt 19:27-29 A hundred fold reward
11 Sun †Third Sunday of Kaitha
Deut 5:6-16 (5:1-16) The ten commandments
Is 5:1-7 The vineyard of the Lord
2 Cor 7:1-11 I rejoice because you felt a godly grief.
Jn 9:1-12,35-38 (9:1-38) A man born blind receives sight.
12 Mon Jas 2:21-26 Faith accomplished through the deeds
Mt 23:34-39 Jesus mourns over Jerusalem.
13 Tue Jas 3:13-18 True wisdom is humble.
Lk 4:25-30 Prophet is neglected in his hometown.
14 Wed 2 Cor 5:15-21 In Christ, God reconciled the world to
himself.
Mk 1:16-20 Jesus calls the first disciples.
Saint Maxmillian Kolbe
1 Pet 3:14-17 When we suffer for doing good, we are
blessed.
Lk 9:23-26 Renounce life for the sake of Christ.
15 Thu †Assumption of Our Lady (Day of Obligation)
The Indian Independence Day
Ex 15:11-18 Song of Moses
Acts 1:6-14 With Mary Church awaits the Holy
Spirit.

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 Rom 16:17-27 (16:1-27) Be wise about what is good.
Jn 2:1-12 (Jn 2:1-12 + Mt 12:46-50 + 13:53-57 + Lk 11:27-28)
Do whatever he tells you.
16 Fri Eph 3:14-21 Christ is in your heart through faith.
Mk 8:22-26 Jesus heals the blind.
17 Sat Jas 4:13-17 Boasting is evil.
Lk 9:49-56 He that is not against you is for you.
Blessed Angelus Augustine Mazzinghi (C)
Is 52:7-10 The feet of the messengers of peace
Mt 19:27-29 You will inherit eternal life.
18 Sun †The Fourth Sunday of Kaitha
Deut 5:16-24 (5:16-6:3) The law is through Moses.
Is 9:13-21 (9:8-21) Punishment to Israel for false doings
2 Cor 10:12-18 (10:1-18) Be proud in the Lord Jesus.
Mk 7:1-13 (7:1-23) Do not reject the word of God to keep
your tradition.
19 Mon Jas 5:1-6 Warning to the wealthy
Lk 18:25-30 Eternal life for those who renounce
everything
20 Tue Jas 5:7-12 Be patient until the coming of the Lord.
Mk 13:24-31 The coming of the Son of Man
21 Wed 2 Cor 13:1-4 Warning to the sinners
Mt 9:35-10:1 Jesus’ compassion towards the people
Saint Pius X
1 Kgs 19:3-8 God protects Elijah.
Prov 9:1-5 Stupidity leads to destruction.
1 Thess 2:2-4 We have been approved by God to be
entrusted with the Gospel.
Jn 21:15-19 Take care of my sheep.
22 Thu Jas 4:7b-12 Humble yourselves before God.
Lk 12:49-53 I came to bring fire to the earth.
23 Fri Jas 1:9-11 Let the lowly brother boast in his
exaltation.
Mt 22:34-40 The most important commandments
24 Sat Saint Bartholomew, Apostle
Deut 18:15-19 A prophet like Moses
Is 22:15-22 A warning to Shebana who did the
wrong
1 Cor 12:27-31 We are the body of Christ.
Lk 6:12-19 Jesus chooses the Apostles.
25 Sun †The Fifth Sunday of Kaitha
Lev 23:33-44 The feast of the booths
Is 28:14-22 Warning to the people who do evil
2 Cor 12:14-21 Paul spends everything for others.
Lk 16:19-31 (16:19-17:10) Show concern for the poor.

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 Saint Mary of Jesus Crucified (C)
Rom 8:26-30 The Spirit intercedes for us.
Mt 11:25-30 I am gentle and humble in heart.
26 Mon 2 Tim 3:10-17 All who desire to live a godly life in
Jesus Christ will be persecuted.
Mk 4:26-34 Parables of the Kingdom of God.
27 Tue 2 Tim 4:1-6 Preach the Word.
Jn 4:27-38 I have food which you do not know.
28 Wed 1 Tim 6:17-21 Let the rich not be haughty.
Mt 7:15-20 Know the tree from its fruits.
Saint Augustine
Deut 10:12-17 Love God with your whole heart.
Wis 7:10-14 Share your wisdom.
2 Cor 5:14-21 Reconcile with God.
Mt 5:13-19 You are the light of the world and salt
of the earth.
29 Thu Saint Euphrasia (C)
Gen 12:1-4 God calls Abraham.
Sir 2:1-6 Trust in the Lord.
1 Thess 4:1-8 A life pleasing to God.
Mk 10:35-45 The first among you must be servant of
all.
30 Fri Saint Simoni and Her Seven Sons
2 Mac 7:1-9 The martyrdom of seven brothers
Acts 7:54-60 (6:8-7:2 + 7:51-8:2)
The martyrdom of Stephen
Heb 11:32-12:2 (11:3-10,32-12:2)
Witness to faith through suffering
Mt 10:16-25 (10:16-33) Suffering for the sake of Christ
31 Sat 2 Thess 2:1-4 The man of lawlessness
Mk 13:3-13 False prophets

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 September 2019
Seasons of Kaitha and Elijah-Cross-Moses
1 Sun †The Sixth Sunday of Kaitha; Eight Days Fast Begins
Lev 19:1-4,9-14 You shall be holy, for I the Lord your
God am holy.
Is 29:19-24 (29:13-24) The meek shall obtain fresh joy in the
Lord.
1 Thess 2:1-12 The innocent behaviour
Lk 17:11-19 Jesus cleanses ten lepers.
Saint Teresa Margaret Redi of the Sacred Heart (C)
Eph 3:8-12,14-21 The Good News to the Gentiles
Jn 15:9-17 Abide in my love.
2 Mon 1 Jn 4:7-11 Born from God
Lk 6:43-45 Know the tree from its fruits.
3 Tue 1 Thes 3:2-6 Advice to establish them in their faith
Mt 9:18-26 Your faith has saved you.
4 Wed 1 Thess 5:1-11 You are all sons of light and sons of the
day.
Mt 24:37-44 The Son of Man will come unexpectedly.
5 Thu Rom 15:14-21 The ministry of Paul
Mt 12:46-50 Mother and brothers of Jesus
Saint Teresa of Calcutta
Jas 2:14-17 Faith without works is dead.
Mt 25:31-40 See Christ in the needy.
6 Fri First Friday; Saint Simon Barsaba and the Co-Martyrs
Dan 3:25-28,36-42 (3:25-45)
The three young men in the furnace.
Acts 6:8-15 (6:8-7:10) Stephen is seized for the sake of Christ.
Eph 4:7-12 (4:1-16) Charisms for the building up of the
body of Christ.
Jn 15:18-25 (15:1-25) The world will hate you because of me.
7 Sat 1 Jn 2:1-6 Christ is our mediator.
Lk 21:5-6,20-24 The fall of Jerusalem.
The Nativity of Our Lady (8 Sunday)
Gen 17:15-22 (17:1-27) She is the mother of nations.
Is 43:1-7 (42:18-43:13) Homecoming of Israel
Rev 12:1-6 A woman clothed with the sun
Mt 1:1-16 The genealogy of Jesus
8 Sun †First Sunday of Elijah-Cross-Moses
Deut 6:20-25 (6:20-7:6) Lord is the redeemer.
Is 31:4-9 (31:1-9) Jerusalem comes back to the Lord.
2 Thess 1:3-10 (1:1-10) Steadfastness and faith in all
persecutions and afflictions
Lk 18:35-43 (18:35-19:10) Darkness to light of Christ

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 9 Mon 2 Cor 12:1-6 I will not boast except of my weakness.
Lk 12:35-40 Ever vigilant servants
10 Tue Gal 3:15-20 Law and promise
Lk 9:23-27 A call to self-denial
11 Wed Gal 4:8-11 Do not be the ministers of the powers of
nature.
Lk 12:41-48 Be a faithful and wise steward.
12 Thu 1 Pet 1:22-25 The Word of the Lord abides for ever.
Lk 17:20-37 The coming of the Son of Man
13 Fri Rom 8:18-25 Wait for the glory which is to be
revealed.
Lk 12:54-59 The signs of the end
Saint John Chrysostom
Eph 4:1-7,11-13 Service is to build up the Church.
Mk 4:1-9 The sowed seed
14 Sat The Exaltation of the Cross
Num 21:4-9 Bronze serpent
Is 42:13-17 (42:13-43:12) The victory of God
1 Cor 1:18-25 (1:18-31) Cross, the sign of the power of God
Lk 24:13-27 (24:13-35) Messiah suffered and entered glory.
15 Sun †Second Sunday of Elijah-Cross-Moses (First Sunday of Cross)
Deut 8:11-20 Those who forget God will perish.
Is 33:13-24 The Lord lives in Zion.
Phil 2:1-11 (1:27-2:11) Christ emptied himself.
Mt 4:12-17 (4:12-5:16) `Repent, the Kingdom of God is at hand.
16 Mon Phil 4:10-14 I can do anything in the One who
strengthens me.
Mt 5:43-48 Love your enemy.
17 Tue 2 Pet 3:1-7 The second coming of Christ
Mt 23:29-36 The hypocrisy of Scribes and Pharisees
Saint Albert of Jerusalem (C)
Eph 6:11-18 Put on the armour of God.
Mt 20:25-28 The great among you must be your
servant.
18 Wed 1 Thess 4:13-18 God will raise those who have fallen
asleep.
Mt 24:29-36 The coming of the Son of Man.
19 Thu 1 Tim 1:12-17 Thanks for the grace of God.
Mt 25:31-40 Last Judgment
20 Fri 2 Tim 2:1-7 Good soldier of Christ
Lk 4:31-37 Jesus expels demon.
21 Sat Saint Mathew, Apostle
1 Chr 29:10-19 Blessed be God for ever.
Ezek 1:1-14 The vision of Ezekiel
Heb 11:23-26 Suffer for Christ’s sake.
Mt 9:9-13 Jesus choses Levi as disciple.

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 22 Sun †Third Sunday of Elijah-Cross-Moses (Second Sunday of Cross)
Deut 9:1-6 (9:1-8) Victory is the gift of God.
Is 25:1-8 Lord is the shelter and fortress.
Phil 3:1-11 (3:1-14) Whatever gain I had, I counted as loss
for the sake of Christ.
Mt 17:14-21 (17:14-27) Everything is possible for those who
believe.
23 Mon 1 Jn 5:13-21 Born of God do not sin.
Jn 8:39-47 Those from God listen to the
commandments.
24 Tue Rom 3:1-8 Justice and faithfulness of God
Mt 10:26-33 Give witness fearlessly.
25 Wed 2 Cor 13:5-10 Hold on to your faith.
Mt 21:18-22 Whatever you ask for in prayer with
faith, you will receive.
26 Thu 2 Pet 2:20-22 Those who are entangled in the
defilements even after knowing Christ.
Mt 11:11-19 The kingdom of heaven has suffered
violence.
27 Fri 2 Pet 1:20-2:3 False prophets
Mt 15:1-9 The tradition of the elders
Saint Vincent de Paul
Deut 24:10-18 Be kind to the poor.
Is 42:1-9 The servant of the Lord
1 Cor 1:26-31 God chooses us.
Mt 9:35-38 Jesus went about doing good.
28 Sat 2 Tim 4:6-8 The crown of justice
Mt 26:6-13 Pouring of oil at Bethany
Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael (29 Sunday)
Rev 12:7-12 Michael and angels
Jn 1:43-51 The angels ascending and descending
29 Sun †Fourth Sunday of Elijah-Cross-Moses (Third Sunday of Cross)
Deut 9:13-24 God punishes the wrongdoers.
Is 26:1-11 (26:1-19) Lord God is an everlasting rock.
Phil 4:4-9 (4:4-23) Rejoice, for the Lord is near.
Mt 15:21-28 (15:21-38) The faith of the Canaanite woman
30 Mon Phil 1:21-26 To me, living is Christ and dying is
gain.
Mk 8:31-38 Jesus foretells His death and
resurrection.
Saint Jerome
Deut 7:6-11 (7:1-11) You are a holy people.
Sir 24:12-17 Wisdom which took root in the portion
of the Lord.
2 Tim 3:12-17 Holy life is God-inspired.
Mt 13:44-52 Parables about the kingdom of God.

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 October 2019
Extraordinary Mission Month
Seasons of Elijah-Cross-Moses
1 Tue Tit 2:11-14 Await with hope.
Mk 9:42-48 Do not cause one to sin.
Saint Therese of Child Jesus (C)
Deut 32:8-12 The Lord is my portion.
Is 66:12-18 (66:12-24) The God who consoles like a mother.
Eph 3:14-19 Christ’s love is our strength.
Mt 18:1-5 Be like a child.
2 Wed 2 Thess 3:6-12 Be vigilant in doing good.
Lk 9:1-6 Jesus sends the apostles.
Guardian Angel
Acts 12:6-11 God saved me by sending his angel.
Mt 18:10-14 Their angels continually see the face of
God.
3 Thu 2 Tim 3:1-7 Days of the wicked
Mt 8:1-4 Jesus heals the leper.
4 Fri First Friday
Tit 2:6-10 Be a model for good deeds.
Lk 11:5-13 The power of prayer
Saint Francis Assisi; Patron’s Day of Pope Francis
Deut 15:7-11 Help the poor.
Is 6:1-7 Isaiah’s revelation
Gal 6:14-17 Crucified to the world for Christ
Mt 11:25-30 Jesus is the comforter of the afflicted.
5 Sat 2 Tim 1:8-14 Do not be ashamed of the testimony
about our Lord.
Lk 10:17-21 Rejoice that your names are written in
heaven.
6 Sun †Fifth Sunday of Elijah-Cross-Moses (First Sunday of Moses)
Deut 11:1-9 (11:1-12) Promised land is God’s gift.
Is 40:12-17 (40:1-17) God is great.
2 Cor 2:12-17 (1:23-2:17)
We are the aroma of Christ to God.
Mt 20:1-16 God’s righteousness surpasses man’s
justice.
7 Mon Tit 3:1-7 Practise the Christian lifestyle.
Lk 10:38-42 Mary has chosen better part.
8 Tue Heb 4:1-11 Disobedience prevents from entering
the rest.
Lk 11:14-23 Whoever is not with me is against me.

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 9 Wed 1 Cor 1:24-31 Foolishness of God
Lk 11:24-26 The return of the evil spirit
10 Thu Heb 10:1-10 Law is the shadow of good things to
come.
Lk 9:28-36 They saw his glory.
11 Fri 1 Pet 3:1-7 Obligations of husband and wife
Lk 20:27-40 He is the God of the living.
12 Sat Phil 2:12-16 Workout your own salvation with fear
and trembling.
Jn 4:46-54 Jesus heals an official’s son.
13 Sun †Sixth Sunday of Elijah-Cross-Moses
(Second Sunday of Moses)
Deut 11:26-32 (11:13-12:1)
Blessing for those who obey the
commandments of the Lord.
Is 41:1-7 (40:18-41:7) Israel assured of God’s help.
Gal 5:16-26 (5:1-26) Live by the Spirit and do not gratify the
desires of the flesh.
Lk 8:41b-56 Your faith has made you well.
14 Mon Heb 10:19-25 We have a great priest over the house
of God.
Mt 18:10-14 No one shall be lost.
15 Tue Gal 6:11-18 Crucified to the world for the sake of
Christ
Lk 4:38-44 Healings at Simon’s house.
Saint Theresa of Avila (C)
Deut 11:13-17 Abide by the laws of the Lord.
Is 61:10-11 I rejoice in the Lord.
Col 2:20-3:4 I will be raised with Christ.
Jn 14:18-24 Love and the unity with God
16 Wed Blessed Thevarparampil Kunjachan
Gen 12:1-4 God calls Abraham.
Is 44:1-4 I will bestow my grace upon your
children.
1 Pet 4:12-19 Live according to the will of God.
Jn 10:1-15 I am the good shepherd.
17 Thu Rom 14:10-13 Shall not judge your brother.
Mt 25:1-13 The parable of the ten bridesmaids
Saint Ignatius of Antioch
2 Sam 22:31-35 The Lord is the shield of those who
depend on Him.
Wis 3:1-6 The soul of the righteous is in God’s
hands.
Rom 8:35-39 Nothing should separate us from the
love of Jesus.
Jn 12:20-26 Fall and die as a grain of wheat.

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 18 Fri Heb 2:5-9 He crowned man with glory and honour.
Lk 16:1-8 Unjust but wise steward
Saint Luke, Evangelist
Tob 12:6-15 Declare to all people the deeds of God.
Sir 38:1-9 Doctor and healing
Col 4:10-15 (4:10-15 + 2 Cor 8:16-24)
Luke preached the Word with Paul.
Lk 10:1-9 Seventy disciples are sent.
19 Sat Heb 12:1-11 We are disciplined by God to take part
in His holiness.
Lk 9:18-20 The proclamation of faith by Peter
20 Sun †Seventh Sunday of Elijah-Cross-Moses
(Third Sunday of Moses)
Deut 13:12-18 Do not let anything devoted to
destruction stick to your hand.
Is 41:8-16 (41:8-20) Do not be afraid, for I am your God.
Gal 6:1-10 (6:1-18) Bear one another’s burden.
Mt 8:23-34 (8:23-9:9) Even the winds and the sea obey Him.
Mission Sunday
1 Cor 9:13-18 Woe to me if I do not proclaim the
Gospel.
Mt 10:1-15 Jesus sends twelve apostles.
21 Mon Heb 2:10-18 Jesus was made perfect by suffering.
Mt 24:3-14 The beginning of trials
22 Tue 1 Thess 4:9-12 Grow in loving one another.
Jn 11:1-16 Let us go and die with him.
23 Wed 1 Cor 15:35-41 Body of the risen ones
Mt 25:14-30 Good and faithful servant
24 Thu Heb 4:12-13 Word of God is living and active.
Lk 9:46-48 Who is the greatest?
25 Fri Heb 10:11-18 The single sacrifice for the sins
Mt 16:5-12 The leaven of the Pharisees and
Sadducees
26 Sat Jude 5-7 Judgement on false teachers
Jn 9:17-23 The Pharisees question the parents of
the blind man.
27 Sun †Eighth Sunday of Elijah-Cross-Moses
(Fourth Sunday of Moses)
Deut 12:29-32 (12:29-32,14:1-2)
Warning against idolatry
Is 42:1-9 (41:21-42:9) The Servant of God
1 Tim 5:1-10 (5:1-16) Set one’s hope in God.
Mt 22:23-33 (22:23-37) He is God not of the dead, but of the
living.

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 28 Mon Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles
Ex 15:11-13 The Lord is splendid in holiness.
Wis 10:15-21 Wisdom will open the mouth of the
dumb.
Eph 6:10-17 Gird your loins with truth and stand
firm.
Jn 15:18-25 Jesus has chosen us.
29 Tue Heb 4:14-16 Jesus, the great High Priest
Lk 13:18-21 The parable of mustard seed and the
yeast
30 Wed Heb 13:1-6 I will never leave you or forsake you.
Lk 17:1-10 Jesus gives instruction to the disciples.
31 Thu Rev 2:1-7 You have abandoned the love you had
at first.
Mt 6:22-24 The eye is the lamp of the body.

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 November 2019
Seasons of Elijah-Cross-Moses and
Dedication of the Church
1 Fri First Friday
Rev 21:1-4 The new heaven and the new earth
Mt 24:15-24 The awful calamities
Feast of All Saints
1 Jn 3:1-3 When Christ appears we shall see Him.
Mt 5:1-12 The Beatitudes
2 Sat 1 Tim 4:1-5 Sanctification by God’s word and
prayer
Mt 5:38-42 Conquer the evil with good.
Commemoration of the Dead (All Souls’ Day)
Ezek 37:1-14 Lord will make you alive.
2 Macc 12:38-45 The hope in the resurrection of the
dead
1 Cor 15:51-58 The dead will be raised imperishable.
Jn 11:17-27 Jesus is resurrection and life.
3 Sun †First Sunday of Dedication of the Church
Ex 40:17-29,34-38 (40:17-38)
The glory of the Lord filled the
tabernacle.
Is 6:1-8 (6:1-13) The hem of His robe filled the temple.
1 Cor 13:1-13 (12:27-13:13)
Love is the greatest gift.
Mt 16:13-19 I will build my church on this rock.
4 Mon Jas 3:6-12 Control your tongue.
Lk 20:1-8 The authority of Jesus
5 Tue Heb 6:1-6 Grow to maturity.
Lk 21:1-4 The offering of the widow
Saints Zachariah and Elizabeth
Col 1:21-23 Stability of Faith
Lk 1:5-25 Lord’s mercy on Zachariah and
Elizabeth
Blessed Frances d’Amboise (C)
Gal 6:1-10 Bear one another’s burden.
Lk 12:32-34 Your heart will be where your treasure is.
6 Wed Jas 1:19-25 Keep the word.
Lk 8:26-39 Jesus heals the man who had demons.
Saint Nuno de Santa Maria Alvares Pereira (C)
Eph 6:10-18b Fasten the belt of truth.
Lk 14:25-33 Discipleship and giving up
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 7 Thu Rev 3:8-13 Those who endure trials will get the
crown.
Mt 9:35-38 Ask the Lord of the harvest to send out
labourers.
8 Fri 1 Pet 1:13-20 Be holy as the one who called you.
Lk 19:1-10 Conversion of Zachaeus
Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity (C)
Eph 1:3-10,13-14 In Him we have redemption.
Jn 14:23-26 The Holy Spirit will teach you
everything.
9 Sat Acts 10:9-16 Peter’s vision of the church
Lk 5:1-11 From now on you will be catching
people.
10 Sun †Second Sunday of Dedication of the Church
Ex 40:1-16 (39:32-40:16) The Tabernacle and its accessories are
sanctified.
1 Kgs 8:22-29 (8:10-29) Solomon’s prayer before the altar
Heb 8:1-6 (8:1-9:10) We have a high priest seated at the
right hand of the throne of the Majesty.
Mt 12:1-13 (12:1-21) The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.
11 Mon 2 Cor 4:11-15 We are always being given up to death
for Jesus’ sake.
Mt 19:16-22 If you wish to enter into life, keep the
commandments.
12 Tue 1 Cor 4:1-5 We are the servants of Christ.
Jn 6:47-53 Eternal life for the one who believes.
13 Wed 2 Cor 11:7-15 False Apostles
Mk 10:28-30 Remuneration of following Jesus
14 Thu 2 Cor 11:16-21 Paul’s sufferings as an apostle
Lk 10:8-16 Whoever rejects me rejects the one who
sent me.
All Carmelite Saints (C)
Rom 8:28-35,37-39 The justified are also glorified.
Mt 5:1-12 The Beatitudes
15 Fri Gal 4:12-20 I am in the pain of childbirth until
Christ is formed in you.
Jn 14:1-7 Jesus is the way to the Father.
All Carmelite Souls (C)
Rom 14:7-9,10c-12 If we live, we live with the Lord.
Mt 25:31-46 Come, you that are blessed by my
Father!
16 Sat 3 Jn 5-12 Whoever does good is from God.
Lk 22:24-30 The dispute about greatness

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 17 Sun †Third Sunday of Dedication of the Church
World Day of Communication
Num 9:15-18 (7:1-10a + 9:15-18)
The tent of the covenant is filled with
the glory of God.
Is 54:1-10 (54:1-15) Good news about the new Jerusalem
Heb 9:5-15 (9:1-15) Christ entered once for all into the Holy
Place with his own blood.
Jn 2:13-22 (2:12-22) The body of Christ is the temple.
18 Mon Heb 13:9-16 Here we have no lasting city.
Lk 11:1-4 The prayer that Jesus taught.
19 Tue Jude 17-25 Keep yourself in the love of God for
eternal life.
Lk 8:1-3 Women followers of Jesus Christ
Saint Raphael Kalinowski (C)
Phil 3:8-14 Loss for his sake
Jn 15:9-17 Abide in my love.
20 Wed Col 3:22-25 Obey your earthly masters.
Mt 16:21-28 When the Son of Man comes in the
glory, he will repay.
21 Thu Rev 19:5-10 Blessed are those who are invited to the
marriage supper of the Lamb.
Mt 22:1-14 Many are called, but few are chosen.
22 Fri Rev 19:11-16 Christ, the king of kings
Jn 18:28-37 My kingdom does not belong to this
world.
23 Sat Rev 21:9-14 Vision of the new Jerusalem
Lk 9:10-17 Jesus feeds five thousand people.
24 Sun †Fourth Sunday of Dedication of the Church
Feast of Christ, the King
1 Kgs 6:11-19 (6:1-19) I will dwell among the children of
Israel.
Ezek 43:1-7 (43:1-7 + 44:1-5)
The glory of the God of Israel was
coming from the east.
Heb 9:16-28 Christ entered heaven to appear in the
presence of God on our behalf.
Mt 22:41-46 (22:41-23:22)
Christ sits at the right side of God.
25 Mon Rev 4:1-11 The heavenly worship
Mt 6:19-21 Your heart will be there where your
treasure is.
26 Tue 1 Thess 4:1-8 A life pleasing to God
Mk 5:25-34 If I but touch his clothes, I will be made
well.

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 27 Wed Heb 1:1-4 In these last days God has spoken to us
by his Son.
Mk 12:18-27 The question about resurrection
28 Thu 1 Pet 1:3-7 Living hope
Jn 17:12-19 I speak these things so that they may
have complete joy.
29 Fri Rev 14:1-7 The Lamb standing on Mount Zion.
Lk 19:45-48 Cleansing of the Temple
Blessed Denis and Redemptus (C)
Rom 5:1-5 God’s love has been poured out into
our hearts.
Jn 12:24-26 If it dies, it bears much fruit.
30 Sat Saint Andrew, Apostle
Gen 28:10-17 Dream of Jacob
Zech 8:20-23 Let us entreat for the favour of Yahweh.
Rom 10:9-18 How great is the feet of the messengers
of the Gospel.
Mt 4:18-22 Jesus calls Andrew.

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 December 2019
Season of Annunciation and Nativity
1 Sun †First Sunday of Annunciation (25 Days Fast Begins)
Gen 17:15-22 (17:1-27) I will bless Sarah and I will give you a
son by her.
Is 43:1-7,10-11 (42:18-43:13)
O Israel, I have redeemed you.
Eph 5:21-6:4 (5:21-6:9) The Christian household
Lk 1:5-25 (1:1-25) The birth of John the Baptist foretold
2 Mon Gal 3:9-14 The just will live by faith.
Lk 9:37-43a The generation which has no faith
3 Tue Saint Francis Xavier
Deut 26:16-19 You are a holy people.
Is 45:20-24 There is no God besides me.
2 Cor 6:3-10 We are God’s servants.
Mk 6:7-13 Jesus sends out His disciples.
4 Wed 1 Cor 1:4-9 God is faithful.
Jn 8:26-30 Jesus is sent by the Father.
5 Thu 1 Tim 4:11-16 Be model in holiness.
Mt 24:45-51 Be vigilant.
Blessed Bartholomew Fanti (C)
Eze 34:11-16 I will seek the lost.
Jn 15:9-17 Love one another.
6 Fri First Friday
Col 3:1-10 Seek the things that are above.
Mt 13:12-17 The purpose of the parables
7 Sat Immaculate Conception of Our Lady (8 Sunday)
Sir 24:1-14 (24:1-34) The greatness of wisdom
Is 7:10-16 Virgin will give birth to a child.
Heb 1:1-3 + 2:16-18 God’s son
Lk 1:46-55 (Mt 1:1-17 + Lk 1:46-55)
The Magnificat
Saint Ambrose
Deut 7:1-11 You are a holy people.
Sir 15:1-6 The man of God received God’s
wisdom.
2 Tim 4:1-8 The crown of righteousness
Lk 14:25-33 Cost of discipleship
8 Sun †Second Sunday of Annunciation
Num 22:20-35 (22:20-23:2)
Balaam gets instructions.
Is 43:25-44:5 (43:14-44:5) God’s blessing on Israel
Col 4:2-6 (4:2-18) Utilize the time fully.
Lk 1:26-38 (1:26-56) Announcement about the birth of
Christ

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 9 Mon Eph 4:13-16 Grow into Christ.
Jn 14:11-14 For those who believe nothing is
impossible.
10 Tue 1 Thess 5:5-11 Sons of the day
Lk 10:21-24 The persons who receive the divine
revelation
11 Wed Eph 1:3-12 God chose us in Christ before the
foundation of the world.
Lk 1:34-38 Behold the handmaid of the Lord!
12 Thu Rom 12:9-18 Let your love be genuine.
Lk 1:39-45 Mary visits Elizabeth.
13 Fri 2 Cor 8:11-15 Be ready to help others.
Lk 1:46-56 Magnificat
14 Sat Heb 3:12-19 Do not go away from God.
Lk 11:33-36 The light of the body
Saint John of the Cross (C)
1 Cor 2:1-10 Hidden and mysterious wisdom
Lk 14:25-33 Discipleship demands sacrifice.
15 Sun †Third Sunday of Annunciation
Gen 18:1-10 (18:1-19) A son is promised to Abraham.
Judg 13:2-7,24 (13:2-24) The birth of Samson
Eph 3:1-13 (3:1-21) Paul, the apostle of Gentiles
Lk 1:57-66 (1:57-80) Birth of John the Baptist
16 Mon 1 Cor 5:1-8 Leave immorality.
Lk 6:43-45 Be a tree which produces good fruits.
17 Tue Eph 2:1-10 Salvation is the gift of God.
Mt 3:1-6 Kingdom of heaven has come near.
18 Wed The Miraculous Cross at Mylapore
Ex 17:4-6 Stream from the rock
Acts 2:29-36 (2:14-36) God raised Jesus whom you crucified.
Eph 2:14-22 Peace is through the Cross.
Jn 14:1-6 Jesus the way, the truth and the life
19 Thu Gal 3:26-29 Those who have put on Christ
Lk 1:67-79 Canticle of Zachariah
20 Fri Col 1:10-16 Lead a holy life.
Mk 1:1-8 He who is more powerful than me
comes after me.
21 Sat Gal 1:11-17 Those who are called by God’s grace
Jn 3:31-36 Who is from above is above all persons.
22 Sun †Fourth Sunday of Annunciation
Gen 24:50-67 Isaac receives Rebekah.
1 Sam 1:1-18 (1:1-28) Samuel’s birth and dedication
Eph 5:5-21 Try to find out what is pleasing to the
Lord.
Mt 1:18-24 God’s intervention in birth of Jesus
23 Mon Eph 6:18-20 Pray continuously.
Jn 1:1-5 The Word was in the beginning.

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 24 Tue Gal 4:1-7 You are adopted children of God.
Jn 1:6-13 Jesus the true light was coming into the
world.
25 Wed †Christmas: The Nativity of Our Lord (Day of Obligation)
Is 7:10-16 + 9:1-3,6-7 The young woman shall bear a son,
and shall name him Immanuel.
Mic 4:1-3 + 5:2-5,8-9 From you shall come forth for me one
who is to rule Israel.
Gal 3:15-4:6 In the fullness of time God sent his Son.
Lk 2:1-20 The birth of Jesus Christ
26 Thu Heb 5:11-14 Warning against falling away
Mt 12:43-45 The return of the unclean spirit
Saint Stephen (L)
Acts 6:8-10 + 7:54-59 The martyrdom of Saint Stephen
Mt 10:16-22 Whoever holds out to the end will be saved.
27 Fri Saint John, Apostle
Ex 33:12-23 (33:9-23) God is with the people.
Sir 15:1-6 The God’s servant will receive the
rewards.
Rom 8:35-39 Who can separate us from the love of
Christ?
Jn 21:20-24 The disciple whom Jesus loved
28 Sat Holy Childhood Day (The Infants’ Day)
Gen 4:3-8 Cain murders Abel.
Jer 31:15-17 A voice of lamentation and bitter
weeping from Ramah
Heb 11:32-38 (11:3-10 + 11:32-12:2)
Persecuted for faith
Mt 2:13-18 The massacre of the infants
29 Sun †First Sunday of Nativity
Gen 21:9-21 (21:1-21) God protects the son of the slave
woman.
1 Sam 1:21-28 (1:19-28) Samuel is given to the Lord.
Gal 4:21-5:1 Christ has set us free.
Mt 2:1-12 (2:1-23) Visit of the Magi
Feast of Holy Family
Gen 1:26-28 He created them male and female.
Sir 3:1-9 The duties of the parents
Col 3:18-21 The family life in Christ
Mt 2:13-14,19-23 The flight to Egypt
30 Mon 1 Jn 3:11-17 He who hates his brother is a murderer.
Jn 8:12-19 Jesus is the light of the world.
31 Tue 2 Cor 1:18-22 We are instituted in Christ.
Jn 13:31b-35 Mutual love is the sign of Christ’s
disciple.
End of the Year
1 Tim 6:6-12 We do not have lasting cities here.
Lk 13:6-9 Let us bear fruit!

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 Appendix 1

FEASTS

January 21 Saint Agnes

February 14 Saints Cyril and Methodius

May 16 Saint Simon Stock

May 23 Saint Rita

June 17 Saints Gervasis and Prothasis

June 21 Saint Alosius Gonsaga

July 6 Saint Maria Goretti

August 10 Saint Lawrence

August 13 Saint John Berchmans

August 20 Saint Bernard

August 27 Saint Monica

September 3 Saint Gregory the Great

October 7 Queen of Rosary

November 3 Saint Martin de Porres

November 10 Saint Leo the Great

November 15 Saint Albert the Great

November 21 Dedication of Holy Mother Mary

December 4 Saint John Damascene

December 5 Saint Sabba

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 Appendix 2

COMMON READINGS FOR THE FEASTS OF SAINTS

AND OTHER OCCASIONS
A. Saints B. Second Reading
1. Blessed Virgin Mary 1 Kig 21:1-21
A. First Reading 2 Chor 24:18-22
Gen 3:1-19 2 Macc 6:18-31
Gen 17:15-22 2 Macc 7:1-11
Ex 40:32-38 Is 53:1-12
B. Second Reading Dan 3:18-22
Judg 13:1-7 Dan 6:11-24
Pro 3:13-18 C. Third Reading
Rut 1:14-17 Acts 7:55-60
Jud 15:8-13 Rom 5:1-5
Jud 13:18-20 Rom 8:31-39
Son 2:1-4 2 Cor 4:7-15
Is 7:10-16 2 Cor 6:4-10
Zep 3:14-20 2 Tim 2:8-13+3:10-12
Mic 5:2-6 Heb 10:32-36
C. Third Reading Jam 1:2-4,12-13
Acts 1:12-14 1 Pet 3:14-17
Rom 8:26-30 1 Pet 4:12-19
Gal 4:4-7 Rev 12:10-12
Eph 1:3-12 D. Fourth Reading
D. Fourth Reading Mt 10:16-25
Mt 1:1-16 Mt 10:26-33
Mt 1:18-25 Lk 9:23-36
Mt 2:13-23 Jn 12:24-26
Mt 12:46-50 Jn 15:18-21
Lk 1:26-38 Jn 17:11-19
Lk 1:39-47
Lk 1:46-56 3. Priest-Saints
Lk 2:1-14 A. First Reading
Lk 2:15b-19 Exc 32:7-14
Lk 2:27-35 B. Second Reading
Lk 2:41-52 Is 6:1-8
Lk 11:27-28 Is 52:7-10
Jn 2:1-11 Is 61:1-3
Jn 19:25-27 Jer 1:4-9
Ezek 3:16-21
2. Martyrs Ezek 31:11-16
A. First Reading C. Third Reading
Gen 4:8-16 Acts 20:17-38
Acts 26:19-23

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 Rom 12:3-13 Mt 23:8-12
1 Cor 1:18-25 Mt 4:1-10,13-20
1 Cor 4:1-5
1 Cor 9:16-19,22-23 5. Virgins
1 Cor 12:27-31 A. First Reading
1 Cor 3:1-6 Deut 11:10-15
2 Cor 4:1-7 B. Second Reading
2 Cor 5:14-20 Song 8:6-7
Eph 4:1-7,11-13 Hos 2:16-22
Col 1:24-29 C. Third Reading
1 Thess 2:2-8 1 Cor 7:25-35
2 Tim 2:1-9 Rev 19:5-9
1 Pet 5:1-4 Rev 21:1-5
D. Fourth Reading D. Fourth Reading
Mt 9:35-38 Mt 19:3-12
Mt 16:13-19 Mt 25:1-13
Mt 23:8-12 Lk 10:35-42
Mt 28:16-20 6. Other Saints
Mk 1:14-20 A. First Reading
Mk 16:15-20 Gen 12:1-6
Lk 5:1-11 Lev 19:1-2,17-18
Lk 22:24-30 Deut 6:3-9
Jn 10:11-16 Deut 10:8-9
Jn 15:9-17 B. Second Reading
Jn 21:15-17 1 Kgs 19:4-15
4. Fathers of the Church I Kgs 19:16-21
A. First Reading Tob 12:6-13
Deut 6:1-15 Sir 2:7-11
Num 27:15-22 Sir 3:17-25
B. Second Reading Is 58:6-11
1 Kgs 3:7-14 Jer 20:7-9
Wis 7:7-10,15-16 Mic 6:6-8
Sir 15:1-6 C. Third Reading
Sir 39:8-14 Acts 4:32-35
C. Third Reading Rom 8:26-30
1 Cor 1:18-25 1 Cor 1:26-31
1 Cor 2:1-10 2 Cor 10:17-11:2
1 Cor 2:11-16 Gal 2:19-20
Eph 3:8-12 Gal 6:14-16
Eph 4:1-7,11-13 Eph 3:14-19
2 Tim 2:1-13 Eph 6:10-13,18
2 Tim 4:1-5 Phi 3:8-14
D. Fourth Reading Phi 4:4-9
Mt 5:13-19 Col 3:12-17
Mt 7:21-29 Jam 2:14-17
1 Pet 3:1-9

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 1 Jn 3:14-18 Jer 31:33-34
1 Jn 4:7-16 Ezek 36:24-28
1 Jn 5:1-5 Ezek 47:1-12
Rev 3:14-22 C. Third Reading
Rev 19:1-9 Acts 8:26-38
Rev 21:5-7 Rom 6:3-11
D. Fourth Reading Rom 8:22-32
Mt 5:1-12 Rom 8:35-39
Mt 5:13-16 1 Cor 12:12-13
Mt 7:21-27 Gal 3:26-28
Mt 11:25-30 Eph 1:3-10
Mt 13:43-46 Eph 4:1-6
Mt 16:24-27 Col 3:9-17
Mt 18:1-5 Tit 3:4-7
Mt 19:27-29 Heb 10:22-25
Mt 22:34-40 1 Pet 2:4-10
Mt 25:14-30 Rev 19:1-9
Mt 25:31-46 D. Fourth Reading
Mk 3:31-35 Mt 16:24-27
Mk 9:34-37 Mt 22:35-40
Mk 10:13-16 Mt 28:18-20
Mk 10:17-30 Mk 1:9-11
Lk 6:27-38 Mk 10:13-16
Lk 9:57-62 Mk 12:28-34
Lk 10:38-42 Mk 16:15-20
Lk 12:32-34 Lk 24:44-53
Lk 14:25-33 Jn 1:9-18
Jn 15:1-8 Jn 1:29-34
Jn 15:9-17 Jn 3:1-6
Jn 17:20-26 Jn 3:16-21
Jn 4:5-14
B. Other Occasions Jn 6:44-47
1. Baptism Jn 7:37-39
A. First Reading Jn 9:1-7
Gen 12:1-4 Jn 12:44-50
Gen 15:1-6 Jn 15:1-11
Gen 17:1-8 Jn 19:31-35
Gen 35:1-7
Deut 30:15-20 2. Chrismation
B. Second Reading A. First Reading
Jos 24:14-18 Num 11:16-17
2 Kgs 5:9-15 B. Second Reading
Is 44:1-8 Is 11:1-4
Is 42:1-3
Is 61:1-9

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 Ezek 36:24-28 1 Pet 4:7-11
Joe 2:28-32 1 Pet 5:1-4
C. Third Reading D. Fourth Reading
Acts 1:3-8 Mt 5:13-16
Acts 2:1-6 Mt 9:35-38
Acts 8:14-17 Mt 10:1-5
Acts 10:37-44 Mt 20:25-28
Acts 19:1-6 Lk 10:1-9
Rom 5:1-8 Lk 12:35-44
Rom 8:12-17 Lk 22:14-20,24-30
Rom 8:26-27 Jn 10:11-16
1 Cor 12:4-13 Jn 12:24-26
Gal 4:1-7 Jn 15:9-17
Gal 5:16-25 Jn 17:6-19
Eph 1:17-19 Jn 20:19-23
Eph 4:1-6 Jn 21:15-17
D. Fourth Reading
Lk 4:16-22 4. Diaconate
Lk 8:14-16 A. First Reading
Lk 10:21-24 Num 8:5-16
Jn 7:37-39 Num 8:20-26
Jn 14:15-17 B. Second Reading
Jn 14:21-26 Sir 30:1-11
Jn 15:18-27 Is 6:1-8
Jn 16:5-13 C. Third Reading
Acts 6:1-7
3. Priestly Ordination Acts 8:26-40
A. First Reading Acts 12:4-11
Num 3:5-9 1 Tim 3:8-13
Ex 28:1-5,40-43 2 Tim 3:10-15
Lev 8:1-12 D. Fourth Reading
B. Second Reading Mk 1:11-20
Is 61:1-3 Lk 5:1-11
Jer 1:4-9 Jn 1:35-42
C. Third Reading Jn 1:43-49
Acts 10:37-43
Acts 20:17-36 5. Sub-Diaconate
Rom 12:4-8 A. First Reading
1 Cor 12:27-31 Gen 14:18-20
2 Cor 4:1-7 Ex 16:2-15
2 Cor 5:14-20 Ex 24:3-8
2 Cor 4:8-20 Deut 8:2-16
1 Tim 3:8-13 B. Second Reading
1 Tim 4:6-16 Prov 9:1-6
2 Tim 1:6-14 C. Third Reading
Heb 5:1-10 Acts 2:43-47
Acts 10:37-43

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 1 Cor 10:16-17 1 Cor 12:12-27
1 Cor 11:23-26 2 Cor 4:16-18
Heb 9:11-15 Gal 4:12-19
D. Fourth Reading Phi 2:25-30
Mk 14:12-26 Col 1:22-29
Lk 9:11-17 Heb 4:14-16
Lk 24:13-35 Heb 5:7-9
Jn 6:1-15 Jam 5:13-16
Jn 6:24-35 1 Pet 1:3-9
Jn 6:41-51 Rev 21:1-7
Jn 6:51-59 Rev 22:17-21
D. Fourth Reading
6. Lector Mt 5:1-12
A. First Reading Mt 8:1-4
Deut 6:3-9 Mt 8:5-17
Deut 30:10-14 Mt 11:25-30
B. Second Reading Mt 15:25-31
Neh 8:1-10 Mt 25:31-40
Is 55:10-13 Mk 2:1-12
C. Third Reading Mk 10:46-52
1 Cor 2:1-5 Lk 7:19-23
2 Tim 3:14-17 Lk 12:35-45
2 Tim 4:1-5 Lk 18:9-14
Heb. 4:12-13 Jn 6:35-40
1 Jn 1:1-4 Jn 9:1-7
D. Fourth Reading
Mt 5:14-19 8. Marriage
Mk 1:35-39 A. First Reading
Lk 4:16-21 Gen 1:26-28
Jn 7:14-18 Gen 2:18-24
Gen 24:48-67
7. Anointing of the Sick B. Second Reading
A. First Reading Tob 7:6-14
Ex 3:7-8 Tob 8:4-8
Ex 17:1-6 Prov 26:1-4
B. Second Reading Prov 26:13-17
1 Kgs 19:1-8 C. Third Reading
Is 35:1-10 Rom 12:1-2,9-13
Is 52:13-53:12 1 Cor 6:12-20
Is 61:1-3 Eph 5:22-23
C. Third Reading 1 Pet 3:1-7
Acts 3:1-10 Rev 19:5-9
Acts 3:11-16 D. Fourth Reading
Acts 4:8-12 Mt 19:3-6
Rom 8:14-17 Mt 22:35-40
Rom 8:18-27

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 Mk 10:6-9 10. Commemoration of the Dead
Jn 2:1-11 A. First Reading
Jn 15:8-12 Gen 49:29-33
Jn 15:12-16 B. Second Reading
2 Mac 12:43-45
9. Profession of the Religious Job 19:23-27
A. First Reading Wis 3:1-9
Gen 12:1-4 Wis 4:7-15
B. Second Reading Is 25:6-9
1 Sam 3:1-10 Dan 12:1-3
1 Kgs 19:4-15 C. Third Reading
1 Kgs 19:19-21 Acts 10:32-47
Song 8:6-7 Rom 6:3-9
Is 63:1-8 Rom 8:12-17
Jer 31:31-37 Rom 14:7-12
Jer 2:16-22 1 Cor 15:12-19
C. Third Reading 1 Cor 15:20-28
Acts 2:42-47 1 Cor 15:36-50
Acts 4:32-35 1 Cor 15:50-57
Rom 6:3-11 2 Cor 4:14:-5:1
Rom 12:1-13 2 Cor 5:6-10
1 Cor 7:25-35 Phil 3:20-21
Eph 1:3-14 1 Thess 4:13-18
Phil 2:1-4 2 Tim 2:8-13
Phil 3:8-14 1 Jn 3:1-2
Col 3:1-4 1 Jn 3:14-16
Col 3:12-17 Rev 14:13-20
1 Thess 4:1-12 Rev 20:11-21:1
D. Fourth Reading Rev 21:1-7
Mt 5:1-12 D. Fourth Reading
Mt 11:25-30 Mt 25:1-13
Mt 16:24-27 Mt 25:14-30
Mt 19:16-26 Mt 25:31-46
Mt 25:1-13 Lk 7:11-17
Mk 3:31-35 Lk 12:35-40
Mk 10:24-30 Lk 23:33-43
Lk 1:26-38 Lk 23:47-53
Lk 9:57-62 Jn 5:24-29
Lk 10:38-42 Jn 6:37-40
Lk 11:27-28 Jn 6:51-58
Jn 12:24-26 Jn 11:12-27
Jn 15:1-8 Jn 11:32-45
Jn 15:9-17 Jn 12:23-28
Jn 14:1-6
Jn 17:24-26

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 Appendix 3
ABBREVIATIONS OF OLD TESTAMENT BOOKS
01. Genesis (Gen) D¬]Øn (D¬])
02. Exodus (Ex) ]pd∏mSv (]pd)
03. Leviticus (Lev) tehy¿ (tehy)
04. Numbers (Num) kwJy (kwJy)
05. Deuteronomy (Dt) \nbamh¿Ø\w (\nb)
06. Joshua (Josh) tPmjz (tPmjz)
07. Judges (Jgs) \ymbm[n]∑m¿ (\ymbm)
08. Ruth (Ru) dqØv (dqØv)
09. 1 Samuel (1 Sam) 1 kmaqh¬ (1 kmaq)
10. 2 Samuel (2 Sam) 2 kmaqh¬ (2 kmaq)
11. 1 Kings (1Kgs) 1 cmPm°∑m¿ (1 cmPm)
12. 2 Kings (2 Kgs) 1 cmPm°∑m¿ (1 cmPm)
13. 1 Chronicles (1 Chr) 1 Zn\hyØmØm¥w (1 Zn\)
14. 2 Chronicles (2 Chr) 2 Zn\hyØmØm¥w (2 Zn\)
15. Ezra (Ezr) F{km (F{km)
16. Nehemiah (Neh) s\slanbm (s\sl)
17. Tobit (Tb) tXm_nØv (tXm_n)
18. Judith (Jdt) bqZnØv (bqZn)
19. Esther (Est) FkvtX¿ (FkvtX)
20. 1 Maccabees (1 Mac) 1 a°_mb¿ (1 a°)
21. 2 Maccabees (2 Mac) 2 a°_mb¿ (2 a°)
22. Job (Job) tPm_v (tPm_v)
23. Psalm (Ps) k¶o¿Ø\߃ (k¶o)
24. Proverbs (Prov) kp`mjnX߃ (kp`m)
25. Ecclesiastes (Eccl) k`m{]kwKI≥ (k`m)
26. Canticle of Canticle
(Song of Solomon) (Cr) DØaKoXw (DØ)
27. Wisdom (Wisd) ⁄m\w (⁄m\w)
28. Sirach (Sir) {]`mjI¿ ({]`m)
29. Isaiah (Is) Giøm (Gi)
30. Jeremiah (Jer) Psdanbm (Psd)
31. Lamentations (Lam) hnem]߃ (hnem)
32. Baruch (Bar) _mdq°v (_mdq)
33. Ezekiel (Ezek) Fsk°ntb¬ (Fsk)
34. Daniel (Dan) Zm\ntb¬ (Zm\n)
35. Hosea (Hos) tlmknbm (tlmkn)
36. Joel (Joel) tPmtb¬ (tPmtb)
37. Amos (Am) Btamkv (Btam)
38. Obadiah (Ob) H_mZnbm (H_m)

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 39. Jonah (Jon) tbm\m (tbm\m)
40. Micah (Mic) an°m (an°m)
41. Nahum (Nah) \mlpw (\mlpw)
42. Habakkuk (Hab) l_m°p°v (l_)
43. Zephaniah (Zeph) sk^m\nbm (tk^m)
44. Haggai (Hag) l§mbn (l§)
45. Zachariah (Zach) kJdnbm (kJ)
46. Malachi (Mal) aem°v (aem)

ABBREVIATIONS OF NEW TESTAMENT BOOKS

01. Mathew (Mt) aØmbn (aØm)
02. Mark (Mk) a¿t°mkv (a¿t°m)
03. Luke (Lk) eq°m (eq°m)
04. John (Jn) tbml∂m≥ (tbml)
05. Acts of the Apostles (Acts) A∏kvtXme∑mcpsS
{]h¿Ø\߃ (A∏)
06. Roman (Rom) tdmam (tdmam)
07. 1 Corinthians (1 Cor) 1 tImdnt¥mkv (1 tImdn)
08. 2 Corinthians (2 Cor) 2 tImdnt¥mkv (2 tImdn)
09. Galatians (Gal) KemØnb (Kem)
10. Ephesians (Eph) Ft^tkmkv (Ft^)
11. Philippians (Phil) ^nen∏n (^nen)
12. Colossians (Col) sImtfmtkmkv (tImtfm)
13. 1 Thessalonians (1 Thes) 1 sXktem\n°m (1 sXk)
14. 2 Thessalonians (2 Thes) 1 sXktem\n°m (1 sXk)
15. 1 Timothy (1 Tim) 1 XntamØntbmkv (1 Xntam)
16. 2 Timothy (2 Tim) 2 XntamØntbmkv (2 Xntam)
17. Titus (Tit) XotØmkv (XotØm)
18. Philemon (Phlm) ^nsetam≥ (^nse)
19. Hebrews (Heb) sl{_mb¿ (sl{_m)
20. James (Jam) bmt°m_v (bmt°m)
21. 1 Peter (1 Pet) 1 ]t{Xmkv (1 ]t{Xm)
22. 2 Peter (2 Pet) 2 ]t{Xmkv (2 ]t{Xm)
23. 1 John (1 Jn) 1 tbml∂m≥ (1 tbml)
24. 2 John (2 Jn) 2 tbml∂m≥ (2 tbml)
25. 3 John (3 Jn) 3 tbml∂m≥ (3 tbml)
26. Jude (Jude) bqZmkv (bqZm)
27. Revelation (Rev) shfn]mSv (shfn)

Abbreviation of OT and NT 56 CMI Liturgical Calendar