Liturgy of the Hours
Saints Marcellinus and Peter, Martyrs or Tuesday in the 8th week of Ordinary Time or Tuesday in the 9th week of Ordinary Time
Prayer Hours
About Today
Invitatory
Office of Readings
Morning Prayer
Midmorning Prayer
Midday Prayer
Midafternoon Prayer
Evening Prayer
Night Prayer
1 audio recording available
Mass Readings
Tuesday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary Time
First Reading
2 Peter 3:12-15a, 17-18
Beloved: Wait for and hasten the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be dissolved in flames and the elements melted by fire. But according to his promise we await new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.Therefore, beloved, since you await these things, be eager to be found without spot or blemish before him, at peace. And consider the patience of our Lord as salvation.Therefore, beloved, since you are forewarned, be on your guard not to be led into the e...
Gospel
Mark 12:13-17
Some Pharisees and Herodians were sent to Jesus to ensnare him in his speech. They came and said to him, “Teacher, we know that you are a truthful man and that you are not concerned with anyone’s opinion. You do not regard a person’s status but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar or not? Should we pay or should we not pay?” Knowing their hypocrisy he said to them, “Why are you testing me? Bring me a denarius to look at.” They brought on...
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