A Catholic guide for saints, prayer, and practical devotional reading.
19th Sunday of Ordinary Time. Ordinary Time. A clean reading layout for church, prayer, or preparation.
The Roman Catholic readings for this date are shown below on-site. Use plain reading mode if you want clearer modern wording, or switch back to the original Douay-Rheims wording at any time.
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1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a
Read this as the first big movement of the day. Notice what God is doing, who is speaking, and what part of the story or teaching should stay with you.
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Psalm 85:9, 10, 11-12, 13-14
The psalm is meant to be prayed, not rushed. If the wording feels older, focus on the main movement of the prayer: trust, praise, sorrow, gratitude, or hope.
9I will hear what the Lord God will speak in me: for he will speak peace to his people: And to his saints: and to them that are converted to the heart.
10Surely his salvation is near to them that fear him: that glory may dwell in our land.
11Mercy and truth have met each other: righteousness and peace have kissed.
12Truth is sprung out of the earth: and righteousness has looked down from heaven.
13For the Lord will give goodness: and our earth shall yield her fruit.
14Righteousness shall walk before him: and shall set his steps in the way.
Romans 9:1-5
This reading often teaches Christians how to live with steadiness, charity, and faith. Look for one clear encouragement or warning you can carry into the day.
1And not only she. But when Rebecca also had conceived at once, of Isaac our father.
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Matthew 14:22-33
The Gospel is the center of the reading set. Pay close attention to what Jesus says, what Jesus does, and what response he is asking for.
22And forthwith Jesus obliged his disciples to go up into the boat, and to go before him over the water, till he dismissed the people.
23And having dismissed the crowd, he went into a mountain alone to pray. And when it was evening, he was there alone.
24But the boat in the midst of the sea was tossed with the waves: for the wind was contrary.
25And in the fourth watch of the night, he came to them walking upon the sea.
26And they seeing him walk upon the sea, were troubled, saying: It is an apparition. And they cried out for fear.
27And immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying: Be of good heart: it is I, fear you not.
28And Peter making answer, said: Lord, if it be you, bid me come to you upon the waters.
29And he said: Come. And Peter going down out of the boat, walked upon the water to come to Jesus.
30But seeing the wind strong, he was afraid: and when he began to sink, he cried out, saying: Lord, save me.
31And immediately Jesus stretching forth his hand took hold of him, and said to him: OH you of little faith, why did you doubt?
32And when they were come up into the boat, the wind ceased.
33And those who were in the boat came and adored him, saying: Indeed you art the Son of God.
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