June 24: Mass During the Day: Resources for the Solemnity of the Nativity of St John the Baptist

OFFICE AND READINGS:

• Today’s Mass Readings.

• Today’s Divine Office.

COMMENTARIES ON THE FIRST READING: Isaiah 49:1-6.

• Navarre Bible Commentary on Isaiah 49:1-6. Several translations of the readings followed by the Navarre Commentary.

• Haydock Bible Commentary on Isaiah 49:1-6.

COMMENTARIES ON THE RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Ps. 139.

• Father Boylan’s Introduction to Psalm 139.

• Pope John Paul II’s Commentary/Meditation on Psalm 139.

• St Augustine’s Notes on Psalm 139.

• St Albert the Great’s Commentary on Psalm 139.

• Update: Pope John Paul II’s Commentary on Psalm 139.

• Psalm 139 and the Catholic Encyclopedia. Greek, English & Latin text of the Psalm hyperlinked to articles from the C E.

COMMENTARIES ON THE SECOND READING: Acts 13:22-26.

• Bishop MacEvily’s Commentary on Acts 13:22-26.

• Father Callan’s Commentary on Acts 13:22-26.

• Navarre Bible Commentary on Acts 13:22-26.

COMMENTARIES ON THE GOSPEL: Luke 1:57-66, 80.

• St Thomas Aquinas’ Catena Aurea onLuke 1:57-66, 80.

• Navarre Bible Commentary on Luke 1:57-66, 80.

GENERAL RESOURCES: Podcasts, blog posts, online articles, etc.

• Preacher Jailed for Speaking Out on Marriage: The Nativity of St John the Baptist. Blog post on the readings by Catholic biblical Scholar Dr. John Bergsma.

•  John the Baptist: In the Spirit and Power of Elijah.

• Pope Benedict XVI’s Angelus Address for the Solemnity of St John the Baptist.

• Catholic Encyclopedia on St John the Baptist.

• Information on the Birth of St John the Baptist. From Catholic Culture.

• St Augustine on the Birth of St John the Baptist. From the Office of Readings.