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Apostle St Philip El Greco [ Web Gallery of Art ] Philip said to him, ‘Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.' (John 14:8). Readings   (New American Bible: Philippines, USA)           Readings   (Jerusalem Bible: Australia, England & Wales, India [optional], Ireland, New Zealand, Pakistan, Scotland, South Africa) Gospel   John 14:1-12 ( New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition, Canada) Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe [ a ]  in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling-places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?   And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also. And you know the way to the place where I am going.’   Thomas said to him, ‘Lord, we do not know where you ...

The Coronation of the Virgin , Fra Angelico, 1434-35m Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy [ Web Gallery of Art ] Gospel Matthew 5:1-12a (New Revised Standard Version, CatholicEdition, Canada) When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil...