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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
Talegaon Dabhade • Diocese of Poona
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Liturgy of the Word

Daily Mass Readings

“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” — Psalm 119:105

Daily Liturgy of the Word

Monday of the 19th Week in Ordinary Time

Year B / Cycle II
Ordinary Time (Green)
First Reading • Ezekiel 1:2-5, 24-28c

As the heavens opened, I saw visions of God. Such was the vision of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. When I had seen it, I fell upon my face and were filled with sacred reverence.

Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 148:1-2, 11-14):

℟. Heaven and earth are full of your glory!

Holy Gospel • Matthew 17:22-27

As Jesus and his disciples were gathering in Galilee, Jesus said to them, 'The Son of Man is to be handed over to men, and they will kill him, and he will be raised on the third day.'

Today's Pastoral Reflection

Today Christ reminds us of divine sovereignty and humble obedience. Let our lives reflect the deep peace of knowing we are held securely in God's eternal love.

Lectio Divina (Sacred Reading)

1. Read (Lectio) slowly.
2. Meditate (Meditatio) on a word or phrase.
3. Pray (Oratio) your heart's response.
4. Contemplate (Contemplatio) in God's peaceful presence.

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