Readings for the Memorial of Saint Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Reading 1  Jeremiah 26:11-16, 24 The priests and prophets said to the princes and to all the people,“This man deserves death;he has prophesied against this city,as you have heard with your own ears.”Jeremiah gave this answer to the princes and all the people:“It was the LORD who sent me to prophesy against this house and cityall that you have heard.Now, therefore, reform your ways and your deeds;listen to the voice of the LORD your God,so that the LORD will repent of the evil with which he threatens you.As for me, I am in your hands; do with me what you think good and right.But mark well: if you put me to death,it is innocent blood you bring on yourselves,on this city and its citizens.For in truth it was the LORD who sent me to you,to speak all these things for you to hear.”Thereupon the princes and all the peoplesaid to the priests and the prophets