Sixth Sunday of Easter, Cycle C

Sunday, May 22, 2022

First Reading

Acts of the Apostles 15:1-2,22-29

The early Church community determines, with the help of the Holy Spirit, not to impose the requirement of circumcision on Gentile Christians.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 67:2-3,5,6,8

A prayer that all the nations sing praise to God.

Second Reading

Revelation 21:10-14,22-23

The vision of the splendor of the heavenly Jerusalem is described.

Gospel Reading

John 14:23-29

Jesus promises his disciples that the Father will send the Advocate, the Holy Spirit.

Fifth Sunday of Easter, Cycle C ~ Fr. Rampe Hlobo SJ

Sunday, May 15, 2022

First Reading
Acts of the Apostles 14:21-27
Paul and Barnabas proclaim the good news in many places.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 145:8-9,10-11,12-13
A song of praise to God.

Second Reading
Revelation 21:1-5a
John describes his vision of a new heaven and a new earth.

Gospel Reading
John 13:31-33a,34-35
Jesus gives his disciples a new commandment: love one another.

Fourth Sunday of Easter, Cycle C

Sunday, May 8, 2022 ~ Fr. Nobert Munekani SJ

First Reading

Acts of the Apostles 13:14,43-52

Paul and Barnabas preach the good news among the Gentiles and are expelled by the Jews.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 100:1-2,3,5

A song in praise of God who shepherds us.

Second Reading

Revelation 7:9,14b-17

John describes his vision of the praises that the holy ones sing to the Lamb.

Gospel Reading

John 10:27-30

Jesus describes his care for his sheep.

First Reading

Acts of the Apostles 5:27-32,40b-41

The apostles are brought before the Sanhedrin and ordered to stop speaking in Jesus' name.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 30:2,4,5-6,11-12,13

A song of praise to God who rescues us.

Second Reading

Revelation 5:11-14

John describes his vision of the praises that will be sung to the Lamb by every creature on heaven and earth.

Gospel Reading

John 21:1-19 (short form:John 21:1-14)

Jesus appears to the disciples for a third time after his Resurrection and shares a meal with them.

Second Sunday of Easter, Cycle C Sunday of Divine Mercy ~ Fr. Nobert Munekani SJ

First Reading

Acts of the Apostles 5:12-16

Peter and the apostles perform many signs and wonders.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 118:2-4,13-15,22-24

A song of praise to the Lord.

Second Reading

Revelation 1:9-11a,12-13,17-19

John describes the instruction he received to write down his vision.

Gospel Reading

John 20:19-31

Thomas believes because he sees Jesus.

First Reading

Joshua 5:9a,10-12

The Israelites celebrate the Passover in the promised land.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 34:2-7

A prayer of praise to God.

Second Reading

2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Paul preaches our reconciliation with Christ.

Gospel Reading

Luke 15:1-3,11-32

Jesus teaches about forgiveness in the parable of the Prodigal Son.

Third Sunday of Lent, Cycle C

Sunday, March 20, 2022

First Reading


Exodus 3:1-8a,13-15
God speaks to Moses from the burning bush and sends him to the Israelites.

Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 103:1-4,6-7,8,11
A prayer in praise of God's mercy

Second Reading
1 Corinthians 10:1-6,10-12
Paul teaches that the Scriptures were written to set an example for us.

Gospel Reading
Luke 13:1-9
Jesus preaches a lesson on repentance.

Second Sunday of Lent, Cycle C ~ Fr. Rampe Hlobo SJ

Sunday, March 13, 2022

First Reading

Genesis 15:5-12,17-18

God makes a covenant with Abraham, promising him many descendants.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 27:1,7-8,8-9,13-14

A prayer to God who is our salvation

Second Reading

Philippians 3:17-4:1 (or shorter form, Philippians 3:20-4:1)

Paul encourages the Philippians to remain firm in their faith that Christ will subject all things to himself.

Gospel Reading

Luke 9:28b-36

Jesus is transfigured in the presence of Peter, John, and James.

First Sunday of Lent, Cycle C

Sunday, March 6, 2022 ~ Fr. Rampe Hlobo SJ

First Reading

Deuteronomy 26:4-10

Moses describes the offering of praise for God's deliverance of Israel.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 91:1-2,10-11,12-13,14-15

A prayer for God's protection

Second Reading

Romans 10:8-13

Paul teaches that we are saved by faith.

Gospel Reading

Luke 4:1-13

In the desert, Jesus is tempted by the devil.

Ash Wednesday, Year C

First Reading

Joel 2:12-18

Return to the Lord for he is merciful.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 51:3-6b,12-14,17

Create a clean heart in us, O God, and be merciful.

Second Reading

2 Corinthians 5:20—6:2

Be reconciled to God; now is the day of salvation.

Gospel Reading

Matthew 6:1-6,16-18

Jesus teaches that almsgiving, prayer, and fasting should be done in secret.