Weekly Reading Archives

Tuesday 18th of November  “How will they hear unless someone is sent?” Romans 10:11–15 “ The mission of the Verbum Dei community is prayer and service of the Word. But why can’t the priests and Missionaries do all of the

Wednesday 19th of November  “Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will never be thirsty again…” John 4:10–14 Life often feels challenging, difficult, and heavy with complicated matters. Even those of us who know Jesus sometimes let these things distract

Thursday 20th of November   “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…” Matthew 28:19–20 As Christians, faith is a gift to be shared, not something to keep to ourselves. We are called to ‘make disciples’, but we can only do

Friday 21st of November  “Blessed are the feet of those who bring good news.” Isaiah 52:7-9 The prophet Isaiah proclaims a hopeful message and brings good news to a people still in exile. Today’s reading reminds us that we, too,

Saturday 22nd of November  “Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season…” 2 Timothy 4:1-5 It is not always easy to share the Gospel. We can face all kinds of challenges and hardships. But in today’s reading,

Sunday 23rd of November  Feast of Christ the King  “Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you…” Mark 5:19–20 As we hear the story of the healing of the Gerasene demoniac,

Monday 24th of November   “You shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and to the end of the earth.” Acts 1:6-8 Today’s passage is a powerful reminder of the importance of the Holy Spirit in

Tuesday 11th November  “Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.” Matthew 6:12 In 1902, 11-year-old Maria Goretti was killed by Alessandro, a 20-year-old man, when she refused his unwanted sexual advances. Before she died, Maria

Wednesday 12th November  “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” Mathew 5:3-10 When we are connected with Jesus, we are more equipped to extend love, patience, understanding, kindness, forgiveness, and compassion to those around us. This connection empowers us

Thursday 13th of November  “For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you..” Matthew 6:14–15 Forgiveness is not always easy, but it is absolutely necessary for us to receive healing and to live with the hope