Thursday 17 July 2025 (other days)
Saint Bonaventure, Bishop, Doctor
on Thursday of week 15 in Ordinary Time
on Thursday of week 15 in Ordinary Time
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Liturgical Colour: White. Year: C(I).
These are the readings for the feria
| First reading | Exodus 3:13-20 |
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‘I Am Who I Am. I Am has sent me to you.’
In those days: Moses heard the voice of the Lord from out of the bush. Then Moses said to God, ‘If I come to the people of Israel and say to them, “The God of your fathers has sent me to you,” and they ask me, “What is his name?” what shall I say to them?’ God said to Moses, ‘I Am Who I Am.’ And he said, ‘Say this to the people of Israel: “I Am has sent me to you.”’ God also said to Moses, ‘Say this to the people of Israel: “The Lord, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you.” This is my name for ever, and thus I am to be remembered throughout all generations. Go and gather the elders of Israel together and say to them, “The Lord, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Jacob, has appeared to me, saying, ‘I have observed you and what has been done to you in Egypt, and I promise that I will bring you up out of the affliction of Egypt to the land of the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites, a land flowing with milk and honey.’ ” And they will listen to your voice, and you and the elders of Israel shall go to the king of Egypt and say to him, “The Lord, the God of the Hebrews, has met with us; and now, please let us go a three days’ journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to the Lord our God.” But I know that the king of Egypt will not let you go unless compelled by a mighty hand. So I will stretch out my hand and strike Egypt with all the wonders that I will do in it; after that he will let you go.’
| Responsorial Psalm |
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| Ps 105(104):1, 5. 8-9. 24-25. 26-27. ℟8a |
The Lord remembers his covenant for ever.
or: Alleluia.
Give thanks to the Lord; proclaim his name.
Make known his deeds among the peoples.
Remember the wonders he has done,
his marvels and his words of judgement.
The Lord remembers his covenant for ever.
or: Alleluia.
He remembers his covenant for ever:
the promise he ordained for a thousand generations,
the covenant he made with Abraham,
the oath he swore to Isaac.
The Lord remembers his covenant for ever.
or: Alleluia.
He gave his people great increase;
he made them stronger than their foes,
whose hearts he turned to hate his people,
and to deal with deceit towards his servants.
The Lord remembers his covenant for ever.
or: Alleluia.
Then he sent Moses his servant,
and Aaron whom he had chosen.
They performed God’s signs among them,
and his wonders in the land of Ham.
The Lord remembers his covenant for ever.
or: Alleluia.
| Gospel Acclamation | Matthew 11:28 |
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Alleluia, alleluia.
Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, says the Lord,
and I will give you rest.
Alleluia.
| Gospel |
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| Matthew 11:28-30 |
‘Come to me, all who labour.’
At that time: Jesus declared, ‘Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.’
These are the readings for the memorial
| First reading |
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| Ephesians 3:14-19 |
‘To know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge.’
Brothers and Sisters: I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith — that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
| Responsorial Psalm |
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| Ps 119(118):9-10. 11-12. 13-14. ℟12b |
Teach me, O Lord, your statutes.
How shall a youth remain pure on his way?
By obeying your word.
I seek you with all my heart;
let me not stray from your commands.
Teach me, O Lord, your statutes.
I treasure your word in my heart,
lest I sin against you.
Blest are you, O Lord;
teach me your statutes.
Teach me, O Lord, your statutes.
With my lips have I recounted
all the decrees of your mouth.
I rejoice in the way of your precepts,
as though all riches were mine.
Teach me, O Lord, your statutes.
| Gospel Acclamation | Mt23:9,10 |
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Alleluia, alleluia!
You have only one Father,
and he is in heaven;
you have only one Teacher,
the Christ.
Alleluia!
| Gospel | Matthew 23:8-12 |
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‘The greatest among you shall be your servant.’
At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, ‘You are not to be called rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you are all brothers and sisters. And call no man your father on earth, for you have one Father, who is in heaven. Neither be called instructors, for you have one instructor, the Christ. The greatest among you shall be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.’
Christian Art
Each day, The Christian Art website gives a picture and reflection on the Gospel of the day.
The readings on this page are from the English Standard Version, which is used at Mass in Great Britain. The Jerusalem Bible (which is used at Mass in much of the English-speaking world) will appear instead if you set this page to use a calendar from outside Great Britain. The New American Bible readings, which are used at Mass in the United States, are available in the Universalis apps, programs and downloads.
You can also view this page with the New Testament in Greek and English.
