Daily Readings - 10/08/2026
SAINT LAWRENCE
First Reading : 2 Cor 9, 6-10
Blessings to be expected from the collection
9:6 Do not forget: thin sowing means thin reaping; the more you sow, the more you reap.
9:7 Each one should give what he has decided in his own mind, not grudgingly or because he is made to, for God loves a cheerful giver.[*a]
9:8 And there is no limit to the blessings which God can send you – he will make sure that you will always have all you need for yourselves in every possible circumstance, and still have something to spare for all sorts of good works.
9:9 As scripture says: He was free in almsgiving, and gave to the poor: his good deeds will never be forgotten.[*b]
9:10 The one who provides seed for the sower and bread for food will provide you with all the seed you want and make the harvest of your good deeds a larger one,
Psalm : Ps 111
R. Blessed is the man who is gracious and lends to those in need.
In praise of the divine attributes
111:1 Alleluia!
Ghimel
111:2 The works of Yahweh are sublime,
He
111:3 Every work that he does is full of glory and majesty,
Zain
111:4 He allows us to commemorate his marvels.
Teth
111:5 he provides food for those who fear him;
Kaph
111:6 He reminds his people of the power that he wields
Mem
111:7 All that he does is done in faithfulness and justice,
Samek
111:8 ordained to last for ever and ever,
Pe
111:9 Quickly he comes to his people’s rescue,
Resh
111:10 This fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom,
Gospel : Jn 12, 24-26
12:24 I tell you, most solemnly, unless a wheat grain falls on the ground and dies, it remains only a single grain; but if it dies, it yields a rich harvest.
12:25 Anyone who loves his life loses it; anyone who hates his life in this world will keep it for the eternal life.
12:26 If a man serves me, he must follow me, wherever I am, my servant will be there too. If anyone serves me, my Father will honour him.