29 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2024 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, And Joseph Liturgical colour: White Today’s Rosary: The Glorious Mysteries FIRST READING        Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 “He who fears the Lord honours his Parents.” A reading from the Book of Sirach The Lord honoured the father above the children, and he confirmed the right of the…

28 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2024 The Holy Innocents, Martyrs, (Feast) Liturgical colour: Red Today’s Rosary: The Sorrowful Mysteries FIRST READING    1 John 1: 5 – 2: 2 The blood of Jesus cleanses us from all sin. A reading from the first Letter of Saint John Beloved: This is the message we have heard from Jesus Christ…

27 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2024 Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist (Feast) Liturgical colour: White Today’s Rosary: The Mysteries of Light FIRST READING                1 John 1:1-4 That which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you. The beginning of the first Letter of Saint John Beloved: That which was from the beginning, which we have…

26 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2024 Saint Stephen, The First Martyr (Feast) Liturgical colour: Red Today’s Rosary: The Glorious Mysteries FIRST READING                                        Acts 6: 8-10; 7:54-59 Behold, I see the heavens opened. A reading from the Acts of the Apostles In those days: Stephen, full of grace and power, did great wonders and signs among the…

25 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2024 The Nativity of the Lord (Solemnity) Liturgical colour: White Today’s Rosary: The Sorrowful Mysteries FIRST READING Isaiah 62:11-12 Behold, your salvation comes. A reading from the Book of Isaiah Behold, the LORD has proclaimed to the end of the earth: Say to the daughter of Zion, “Behold, your salvation comes; behold,…

24 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2024 Tuesday of the fourth week of Advent Liturgical colour: Violet    Today’s Rosary: The Sorrowful Mysteries FIRST READING    2 Samuel 7: 1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16         The kingdom of David shall be made sure for ever before the Lord. A reading from the second Book of Samuel Now when King David dwelt…

23 MONDAY, DECEMBER 2024 Saint John of Kanty, Priest Liturgical colour: White/Violet        Today’s Rosary: The Joyful Mysteries FIRST READING    Malachi 3:1—4; 4:5—6 Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the day of the Lord comes. A reading from the Book of the Prophet Malachi Thus says the Lord GOD: “Behold, I send my…

22 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2024 4th Sunday of Advent Liturgical colour: Violet Today’s Rosary: The Glorious Mysteries FIRST READING Micah 5:2-5a From you shall come forth one who is to be ruler in Israel. A reading from the Book of the Prophet Micah Thus says the LORD: You, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are little to be…