READINGS FOR THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST IN THE TEMPLE – CANDLEMAS
First reading Malachi 3:1-4

‘The Lord whom you seek will come to his Temple.’

Thus says the Lord God: Behold, I send my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me. And the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his Temple; and the messenger of the covenant in whom you delight, behold, he is coming, says the Lord of hosts. But who can endure the day of his coming, and who can stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner’s fire and like fullers’ soap. He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, and they will bring offerings in righteousness to the Lord. Then the offering of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasing to the Lord as in the days of old and as in former years. [Read more…]

MASS READINGS  FOR SUNDAY
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
First reading Isaiah 62:1-5

‘The Lord delights in you.’

For Sion’s sake I will not keep silent,
and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not be quiet,
until her righteousness goes forth as brightness,
and her salvation as a burning torch.
The nations shall see your righteousness,
and all the kings your glory,
and you shall be called by a new name
that the mouth of the Lord will give. [Read more…]