Category: Mass Readings

“… At sunset, all who had people sick with various diseases brought them to Him.
He laid his hands on each of them and cured them.
And demons also came out from many, shouting, ‘You are the Son of God.’
But He rebuked them and did not allow them to speak
because they knew that He was the Christ.

At daybreak, Jesus left and went to a deserted place.
The crowds went looking for Him, and when they came to Him,
they tried to prevent Him from leaving them.
But He said to them, ‘To the other towns also
I must proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God,
because for this purpose I have been sent.’ …”

“… Jesus said to her in reply,
‘O woman, great is your faith!
Let it be done for you as you wish.’
And the woman’s daughter was healed from that hour.”

“… He went up on the mountain by Himself to Pray.
When it was evening He was there alone.
… the boat, already a few miles offshore,
was being tossed about by the waves, for the wind was against it.
During the fourth watch of the night,
he came toward them, walking on the sea.
… Jesus spoke to them, ‘Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.’
* * *
Peter got out of the boat …
… Jesus stretched out His Hand and caught him,
and said to him, ‘O you of little faith, why did you doubt?’
Those who were in the boat did Him homage, saying,
“Truly, you are the Son of God.” …”

“… He went up on the mountain by Himself to Pray.
When it was evening He was there alone.
… the boat, already a few miles offshore,
was being tossed about by the waves, for the wind was against it.
During the fourth watch of the night,
he came toward them, walking on the sea.
… Jesus spoke to them, ‘Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.’
* * *
Peter got out of the boat …
… Jesus stretched out His Hand and caught him,
and said to him, ‘O you of little faith, why did you doubt?’
Those who were in the boat did Him homage, saying,
“Truly, you are the Son of God.” …”

“… He ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass.
Taking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to Heaven,
He said the Blessing, broke the loaves,
and gave them to the Disciples,
who in turn gave them to the crowds.
They all ate and were satisfied,
and they picked up the fragments left over–
twelve wicker baskets full.
Those who ate were about five thousand men,
not counting women and children. …”

“Jesus took Peter, James, and his brother, John,
and led them up a high mountain by themselves.
And He was Transfigured before them;
His Face shone like the sun
and His clothes became white as light.
And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them,
conversing with Him.
… a bright cloud cast a shadow over them,
then from the cloud came a Voice that said,
‘This is My Beloved Son, with whom I AM well pleased;
listen to Him.’ …”

“… ‘The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field,
which a person finds and hides again,
and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant
searching for fine pearls.
When he finds a pearl of great price,
he goes and sells all that he has and buys it.'”