February 1 2021 Memorial of St. Brigid of Ireland St Brigid's church, Killester, Ireland Lectionary 323Readings at MassLiturgical Colour: Green.First readingHebrews 11:32-40 ©The example of the Old Testament saintsGideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel and the prophets – these were men who through faith conquered kingdoms, did what is right and earned the promises. They could keep a lion’s mouth shut, put out blazing fires and emerge unscathed from battle. They were weak people who were given strength, to be brave in war and drive back foreign invaders. Some came back to their wives from the dead, by resurrection; and...