Wednesday, January 14, 2026

DR Squared: Wednesday Of The First Week In Ordinary Time (Year II)

First Reading:  1 Samuel 3:1-10, 19-20
Now the child Samuel ministered to the Lord before Heli, and the word of the Lord was precious in those days, there was no manifest vision. And it came to pass one day when Heli lay in his place, and his eyes were grown dim, that he could not see:  Before the lamp of God went out, Samuel slept in the temple of the Lord, where the ark of God was. And the Lord called Samuel. And he answered: Here am I. And he ran to Heli and said: Here am I: for thou didst call me. He said: I did not call: go back and sleep. And he went and slept. And the Lord called Samuel again. And Samuel arose and went to Heli, and said: Here am I: for thou calledst me. He answered: I did not call thee, my son: return and sleep. Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord, neither had the word of the Lord been revealed to him. And the Lord called Samuel again the third time. And he arose up and went to Heli. And said: Here am I: for thou didst call me. Then Heli understood that the Lord called the child, and he said to Samuel: Go, and sleep: and if he shall call thee any more, thou shalt say: Speak, Lord, for thy servant heareth. So Samuel went and slept in his place. And the Lord came and stood: and he called, as he had called the other times: Samuel, Samuel. And Samuel said: Speak, Lord, for thy servant heareth. And Samuel grew, and the Lord was with him, and not one of his words fell to the ground. And all Israel from Dan to Bersabee, knew that Samuel was a faithful prophet of the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm:  Psalm 40 (39):8a and 9a; V. 2 and 5, 7-8a, 8b-9, 10
R.  Then said I, Behold I come. That I should do thy will:

V.  With expectation I have waited for the Lord,
     and he was attentive to me.
     Blessed is the man whose trust is in the name of the Lord;
     and who hath not had regard to vanities,
     and lying follies.

V.  Sacrifice and oblation thou didst not desire;
     but thou hast pierced ears for me.
     Burnt offering and sin offering thou didst not require:
     Then said I, Behold I come.

V.  In the head of the book it is written of me
     That I should do thy will: O my God, I have desired it,
     and thy law in the midst of my heart.

V.  I have declared thy justice in a great church,
     lo, I will not restrain my lips: O Lord, thou knowest it. 
Gospel Reading:  Mark 1:29-39
And immediately going out of the synagogue they came into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. And Simon's wife's mother lay in a fit of a fever: and forthwith they tell him of her. And coming to her, he lifted her up, taking her by the hand; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them. And when it was evening, after sunset, they brought to him all that were ill and that were possessed with devils. And all the city was gathered together at the door. And he healed many that were troubled with divers diseases; and he cast out many devils, and he suffered them not to speak, because they knew him. And rising very early, going out, he went into a desert place: and there he prayed. And Simon, and they that were with him, followed after him. And when they had found him, they said to him: All seek for thee. And he saith to them: Let us go into the neighbouring towns and cities, that I may preach there also; for to this purpose am I come. And he was preaching in their synagogues, and in all Galilee, and casting out devils.
The readings from the USCCB can be found here.

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

DR Squared: Optional Memorial Of Saint Hilary, Bishop And Doctor Of The Church

First Reading:  1 John 2:18-25
Little children, it is the last hour; and as you have heard that Antichrist cometh, even now there are become many Antichrists: whereby we know that it is the last hour. They went out from us, but they were not of us. For if they had been of us, they would no doubt have remained with us; but that they may be manifest, that they are not all of us. But you have the unction from the Holy One, and know all things.
I have not written to you as to them that know not the truth, but as to them that know it: and that no lie is of the truth. Who is a liar, but he who denieth that Jesus is the Christ? This is Antichrist, who denieth the Father, and the Son. Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father. He that confesseth the Son, hath the Father also. As for you, let that which you have heard from the beginning, abide in you. If that abide in you, which you have heard from the beginning, you also shall abide in the Son, and in the Father. And this is the promise which he hath promised us, life everlasting.
Responsorial Psalm:  Psalm 110 (109):4b; V. 1, 2, 3, 4
R.  Thou art a priest for ever according to the order of Melchisedech.

V.  The Lord said to my Lord: Sit thou at my right hand:
     Until I make thy enemies thy footstool.

V.  The Lord will send forth the sceptre of thy power out of Sion:
      rule thou in the midst of thy enemies.

V.  With thee is the principality in the day of thy strength: in the brightness of the saints:
      from the womb before the day star I begot thee.

V.  The Lord hath sworn, and he will not repent:
     Thou art a priest for ever according to the order of Melchisedech. 
Gospel Reading:  Matthew 5:13-19
You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt lose its savour, wherewith shall it be salted? It is good for nothing any more but to be cast out, and to be trodden on by men. You are the light of the world. A city seated on a mountain cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle and put it under a bushel, but upon a candlestick, that it may shine to all that are in the house. So let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. Do not think that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets. I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill. For amen I say unto you, till heaven and earth pass, one jot, or one tittle shall not pass of the law, till all be fulfilled. He therefore that shall break one of these least commandments, and shall so teach men, shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven. But he that shall do and teach, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
The readings from the USCCB can be found here.

DR Squared: Tuesday Of The First Week In Ordinary Time (Year II)

First Reading:  1 Samuel 1:9-20
So Anna arose after she had eaten and drunk in Silo: And Heli the priest sitting upon a stool, before the door of the temple of the Lord:  As Anna had her heart full of grief, she prayed to the Lord, shedding many tears, And she made a vow, saying: O Lord, of hosts, if thou wilt look down on the affliction of thy servant, and wilt be mindful of me, and not forget thy handmaid, and wilt give to thy servant a man child: I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life, and no razor shall come upon his head. And it came to pass, as she multiplied prayers before the Lord, that Heli observed her mouth. Now Anna spoke in her heart, and only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard at all. Heli therefore thought her to be drunk, And said to her: How long wilt thou, be drunk? digest a little the wine, of which thou hast taken too much. Anna answering, said: Not so, my lord: for I am an exceeding unhappy woman, and have drunk neither wine nor any strong drink, but I have poured out my soul before the Lord. Count not thy handmaid for one of the daughters of Belial: for out of the abundance of my sorrow and grief have I spoken till now. Then Heli said to her: Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition, which thou hast asked of him. And she said: Would to God thy handmaid may find grace in thy eyes. So the woman went on her way, and ate, and her countenance was no more changed. And they rose in the morning, and worshipped before the Lord: and they returned, and came into their house at Ramatha. And Elcana knew Anna his wife: and the Lord remembered her. And it came to pass when the time was come about, Anna conceived and bore a son, and called his name Samuel: because she had asked him of the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm:  1 Samuel 2:1a; V 1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd
R.  My heart hath rejoiced in the Lord,

V.  My heart hath rejoiced in the Lord,
     and my horn is exalted in my God:
     my mouth is enlarged over my enemies:
     because I have joyed in thy salvation.

V.  The bow of the mighty is overcome,
     and the weak are girt with strength.
     They that were full before have hired out themselves for bread:
     and the hungry are filled,
     so that the barren hath borne many:
     and she that had many children is weakened.

V.  The Lord killeth and maketh alive,
     he bringeth down to hell and bringeth back again.
     The Lord maketh poor and maketh rich,
     he humbleth and he exalteth.

V.  He raiseth up the needy from the dust,
     and lifteth up the poor from the dunghill:
     that he may sit with princes,
     and hold the throne of glory.
Gospel Reading:  Mark 1:21-28
And they entered into Capharnaum, and forthwith upon the sabbath days going into the synagogue, he taught them. And they were astonished at his doctrine. For he was teaching them as one having power, and not as the scribes. And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out, Saying: What have we to do with thee, Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know who thou art, the Holy One of God. And Jesus threatened him, saying: Speak no more, and go out of the man. And the unclean spirit tearing him, and crying out with a loud voice, went out of him. And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying: What thing is this? what is this new doctrine? for with power he commandeth even the unclean spirits, and they obey him. And the fame of him was spread forthwith into all the country of Galilee.
The readings from the USCCB can be found here.

Monday, January 12, 2026

DR Squared: Monday Of The First Week In Ordinary Time (Year II)

First Reading:  1 Samuel 1:1-8
There was a man of Ramathaimsophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name was Elcana, the son of Jeroham, the son of Eliu, the son of Thohu, the son of Suph, an Ephraimite:  And he had two wives, the name of one was Anna, and the name of the other Phenenna. Phenenna had children: but Anna had no children. And this man went up out of his city upon the appointed days, to adore and to offer sacrifice to the Lord of hosts in Silo. And the two sons of Heli, Ophni and Phinees, were there priests of the Lord. Now the day came, and Elcana offered sacrifice, and gave to Phenenna his wife, and to all her sons and daughters, portions:  But to Anna he gave one portion with sorrow, because he loved Anna. And the Lord had shut up her womb. Her rival also afflicted her, and troubled her exceedingly, insomuch that she upbraided her, that the Lord had shut up her womb:  And thus she did every year, when the time returned that they went up to the temple of the Lord: and thus she provoked her: but Anna wept, and did not eat. Then Elcana her husband said to her: Anna, why weepest thou? and why dost thou not eat? And why dost thou afflict thy heart? Am not I better to thee than ten children?
Responsorial Psalm:  Psalm 116 (115):17a; V. 12-13, 14-16, 18-19
R.  I will sacrifice to thee the sacrifice of praise,

V.  What shall I render to the Lord,
     for all the things he hath rendered unto me?
     I will take the chalice of salvation;
     and I will call upon the name of the Lord.

V.  I will pay my vows to the Lord
     before all his people:
     Precious in the sight of the Lord
     is the death of his saints.
     O Lord, for I am thy servant:
     I am thy servant, and the son of thy handmaid.
     Thou hast broken my bonds:

V.  I will pay my vows to the Lord
     in the sight of all his people:
     In the courts of the house of the Lord,
     in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem.
Gospel Reading:  Mark 1:14-20
And after that John was delivered up, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, And saying: The time is accomplished, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent, and believe the gospel. And passing by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother, casting nets into the sea (for they were fishermen). And Jesus said to them: Come after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. And immediately leaving their nets, they followed him. And going on from thence a little farther, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were mending their nets in the ship:  And forthwith he called them. And leaving their father Zebedee in the ship with his hired men, they followed him.
The readings from the USCCB can be found here.

Sunday, January 11, 2026

DR Squared: The Baptism Of The Lord (Year A)

First Reading:  Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7
Behold my servant, I will uphold him: my elect, my soul delighteth in him: I have given my spirit upon him, he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles. He shall not cry, nor have respect to person, neither shall his voice be heard abroad. The bruised reed he shall not break, and smoking flax he shall not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth. He shall not be sad, nor troublesome, till he set judgment in the earth: and the islands shall wait for his law. (T)he Lord have called thee in justice, and taken thee by the hand, and preserved thee. And I have given thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles:  That thou mightest open the eyes of the blind, and bring forth the prisoner out of prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house.
Responsorial Psalm:  Psalm 29 (28):11 (10)b; V. 1-2, 3-4, 9-10
R.  (T)he Lord will bless his people with peace.

V.  Bring to the Lord, O ye children of God:
     Bring to the Lord glory and honour:
     bring to the Lord glory to his name:
     adore ye the Lord in his holy court.

V.  The voice of the Lord is upon the waters;
     The Lord is upon many waters.
     The voice of the Lord is in power;
     the voice of the Lord in magnificence.

V.  The voice of the Lord shaketh the desert:
     and in his temple all shall speak his glory. 
     The Lord maketh the flood to dwell:
     and the Lord shall sit king for ever.
Second Reading:  Acts 10:34-38
And Peter opening his mouth, said: In very deed I perceive, that God is not a respecter of persons. But in every nation, he that feareth him, and worketh justice, is acceptable to him. God sent the word to the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all.) You know the word which hath been published through all Judea: for it began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached, Jesus of Nazareth: how God anointed him with the Holy Ghost, and with power, who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.
Gospel Reading:  Matthew 3:13-17
Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to the Jordan, unto John, to be baptized by him. But John stayed him, saying: I ought to be baptized by thee, and comest thou to me? And Jesus answering, said to him: Suffer it to be so now. For so it becometh us to fulfill all justice. Then he suffered him. And Jesus being baptized, forthwith came out of the water: and lo, the heavens were opened to him: and he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove, and coming upon him. And behold a voice from heaven, saying: This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
The readings from the USCCB can be found here.

Saturday, January 10, 2026

DR Squared: Saturday After Epiphany

First Reading:  1 John 5:14-21
And this is the confidence which we have towards him: That, whatsoever we shall ask according to his will, he heareth us. And we know that he heareth us whatsoever we ask: we know that we have the petitions which we request of him. He that knoweth his brother to sin a sin which is not to death, let him ask, and life shall be given to him, who sinneth not to death. There is a sin unto death: for that I say not that any man ask. All iniquity is sin. And there is a sin unto death. We know that whosoever is born of God, sinneth not: but the generation of God preserveth him, and the wicked one toucheth him not. We know that we are of God, and the whole world is seated in wickedness. And we know that the Son of God is come: and he hath given us understanding that we may know the true God, and may be in his true Son. This is the true God and life eternal. Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.
Responsorial Psalm:  Psalm 149:4a: V. 1-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b
R.  For the Lord is well pleased with his people:

V.  Sing ye to the Lord a new canticle:
     let his praise be in the church of the saints.
     Let Israel rejoice in him that made him:
     and let the children of Sion be joyful in their king.

V.  Let them praise his name in choir:
     let them sing to him with the timbrel and the psaltery.
     For the Lord is well pleased with his people:
     and he will exalt the meek unto salvation.

V.  The saints shall rejoice in glory:
     they shall be joyful in their beds.
     The high praise of God shall be in their mouth: 
     this glory is to all his saints. Alleluia.
Gospel Reading:  John 3:22-30
After these things Jesus and his disciples came into the land of Judea: and there he abode with them, and baptized. And John also was baptizing in Ennon near Salim; because there was much water there; and they came and were baptized. For John was not yet cast into prison. And there arose a question between some of John's disciples and the Jews concerning purification:  And they came to John, and said to him: Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond the Jordan, to whom thou gavest testimony, behold he baptizeth, and all men come to him. John answered, and said: A man cannot receive any thing, unless it be given him from heaven. You yourselves do bear me witness, that I said, I am not Christ, but that I am sent before him. He that hath the bride, is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, who standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth with joy because of the bridegroom's voice. This my joy therefore is fulfilled. He must increase, but I must decrease.
The readings from the USCCB can be found here.

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Originally posted 1/11/2025.

Friday, January 09, 2026

DR Squared: Friday After Epiphany

First Reading:  1 John 5:5-13
Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? This is he that came by water and blood, Jesus Christ: not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit which testifieth, that Christ is the truth. And there are three who give testimony in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost. And these three are one. And there are three that give testimony on earth: the spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three are one. If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater. For this is the testimony of God, which is greater, because he hath testified of his Son. He that believeth in the Son of God, hath the testimony of God in himself. He that believeth not the Son, maketh him a liar: because he believeth not in the testimony which God hath testified of his Son. And this is the testimony, that God hath given to us eternal life. And this life is in his Son. He that hath the Son, hath life. He that hath not the Son, hath not life. These things I write to you, that you may know that you have eternal life, you who believe in the name of the Son of God.
Responsorial Psalm:  Psalm 147:12a; V. 12-13, 14-15, 19-20
R.  Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem:

V.  Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem:
     praise thy God, O Sion.
     Because he hath strengthened the bolts of thy gates,
     he hath blessed thy children within thee.

V.  Who hath placed peace in thy borders:
     and filleth thee with the fat of corn.
     Who sendeth forth his speech to the earth:
     his word runneth swiftly.

V.  Who declareth his word to Jacob:
     his justices and his judgments to Israel.
     He hath not done in like manner to every nation:
     and his judgments he hath not made manifest to them. Alleluia.
Gospel Reading:  Luke 5:12-16
And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a man full of leprosy, who seeing Jesus, and falling on his face, besought him, saying: Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. And stretching forth his hand, he touched him, saying: I will. Be thou cleansed. And immediately the leprosy departed from him. And he charged him that he should tell no man, but, Go, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing according as Moses commanded, for a testimony to them. But the fame of him went abroad the more, and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities. And he retired into the desert, and prayed. 
The readings from the USCCB can be found here.

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Originally posted 1/10/2025.

Thursday, January 08, 2026

DR Squared: Thursday After Epiphany

First Reading:  1 John 4:19–5:4
Let us therefore love God, because God first hath loved us. If any man say, I love God, and hateth his brother; he is a liar. For he that loveth not his brother, whom he seeth, how can he love God, whom he seeth not? Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ, is born of God. And every one that loveth him who begot, loveth him also who is born of him. In this we know that we love the children of God: when we love God, and keep his commandments. For this is the charity of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not heavy. For whatsoever is born of God, overcometh the world: and this is the victory which overcometh the world, our faith.  
Responsorial Psalm:  Psalm 72 (71):11a; V. 1-2, 14 and 15bc, 17
R.  And all kings of the earth shall adore him:

V.  Give to the king thy judgment, O God:
     and to the king's son thy justice:
     To judge thy people with justice,
     and thy poor with judgment.

V.  He shall redeem their souls from usuries and iniquity:
     and their names shall be honourable in his sight.
     (F)or him they shall always adore:
     they shall bless him all the day.

V.  Let his name be blessed for evermore:
     his name continueth before the sun.
     And in him shall all the tribes of the earth be blessed:
     all nations shall magnify him.
Gospel Reading:  Luke 4:14-22
And Jesus returned in the power of the spirit, into Galilee, and the fame of him went out through the whole country. And he taught in their synagogues, and was magnified by all. And he came to Nazareth, where he was brought up: and he went into the synagogue, according to his custom, on the sabbath day; and he rose up to read. And the book of Isaias the prophet was delivered unto him. And as he unfolded the book, he found the place where it was written:  The Spirit of the Lord is upon me. Wherefore he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor, he hath sent me to heal the contrite of heart, To preach deliverance to the captives, and sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, to preach the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of reward. And when he had folded the book, he restored it to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. And he began to say to them: This day is fulfilled this scripture in your ears. And all gave testimony to him: and they wondered at the words of grace that proceeded from his mouth,
The readings from the USCCB can be found here,

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Originally posted 1/9/2025.

Wednesday, January 07, 2026

DR Squared: Optional Memorial Of Saint Raymond Of Penyafort, Priest

First Reading:  2 Corinthians 5:14-20
For the charity of Christ presseth us: judging this, that if one died for all, then all were dead. And Christ died for all; that they also who live, may not now live to themselves, but unto him who died for them, and rose again. Wherefore henceforth, we know no man according to the flesh. And if we have known Christ according to the flesh; but now we know him so no longer. If then any be in Christ a new creature, the old things are passed away, behold all things are made new. But all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Christ; and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation. For God indeed was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, not imputing to them their sins; and he hath placed in us the word of reconciliation. For Christ therefore we are ambassadors, God as it were exhorting by us. For Christ, we beseech you, be reconciled to God.
Responsorial Psalm:  Psalm 103 (102):1; V. 1bc-2, 3-4, 8-9, 13-14, 17-18
R.  Bless the Lord, O my soul:

V.  Bless the Lord, O my soul:
     and let all that is within me bless his holy name.
     Bless the Lord, O my soul,
     and never forget all he hath done for thee.

V.  Who forgiveth all thy iniquities:
     who healeth all thy diseases.
     Who redeemeth thy life from destruction:
     who crowneth thee with mercy and compassion.

V.  The Lord is compassionate and merciful:
     longsuffering and plenteous in mercy.
     He will not always be angry:
     nor will he threaten for ever.

V.  As a father hath compassion on his children,
     so hath the Lord compassion on them that fear him:
     For he knoweth our frame.
     He remembereth that we are dust:

V.  But the mercy of the Lord is from eternity
     and unto eternity upon them that fear him:
     And his justice unto children's children,
     To such as keep his covenant, And are mindful of his commandments to do them.
Gospel Reading:  Luke 12:35-40
Let your loins be girt, and lamps burning in your hands. And you yourselves like to men who wait for their lord, when he shall return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open to him immediately. Blessed are those servants, whom the Lord when he cometh, shall find watching. Amen I say to you, that he will gird himself, and make them sit down to meat, and passing will minister unto them. And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants. But this know ye, that if the householder did know at what hour the thief would come, he would surely watch, and would not suffer his house to be broken open. Be you then also ready: for at what hour you think not, the Son of man will come.
The readings from the USCCB can be found here.

DR Squared: Wednesday After Epiphany

First Reading:  1 John 4:11-18
My dearest, if God hath so loved us; we also ought to love one another. No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abideth in us, and his charity is perfected in us. In this we know that we abide in him, and he in us: because he hath given us of his spirit. And we have seen, and do testify, that the Father hath sent his Son to be the Saviour of the world. Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God abideth in him, and he in God. And we have known, and have believed the charity, which God hath to us. God is charity: and he that abideth in charity, abideth in God, and God in him. In this is the charity of God perfected with us, that we may have confidence in the day of judgment: because as he is, we also are in this world. Fear is not in charity: but perfect charity casteth out fear, because fear hath pain. And he that feareth, is not perfected in charity.
Responsorial Psalm:  Psalm 72 (71):11a; V. 1-2, 10, 12-13
R.  And all kings of the earth shall adore him:

V.  Give to the king thy judgment, O God:
     and to the king's son thy justice:
     To judge thy people with justice,
     and thy poor with judgment.

V.  The kings of Tharsis and the islands shall offer presents:
     the kings of the Arabians and of Saba shall bring gifts:

V.  For he shall deliver the poor from the mighty:
     and the needy that had no helper.
     He shall spare the poor and needy:
    and he shall save the souls of the poor. 
Gospel Reading:  Mark 6:45-52
And immediately he obliged his disciples to go up into the ship, that they might go before him over the water to Bethsaida, whilst he dismissed the people. And when he had dismissed them, he went up to the mountain to pray. And when it was late, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and himself alone on the land. And seeing them labouring in rowing, (for the wind was against them,) and about the fourth watch of the night, he cometh to them walking upon the sea, and he would have passed by them. But they seeing him walking upon the sea, thought it was an apparition, and they cried out. For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he spoke with them, and said to them: Have a good heart, it is I, fear ye not. And he went up to them into the ship, and the wind ceased: and they were far more astonished within themselves:  For they understood not concerning the loaves; for their heart was blinded.
The readings from the USCCB can be found here.

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Originally posted 1/8/2025.