FIRST READINGA reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Romans 9:1-5I could wish that I myself were accursed for the sake of my brethren. Brethren: I am speaking the truth in Christ, I am not lying; my conscience bears me witness in the Holy Spirit, that I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish … [Read more…]
FIRST READING A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians (Ephesians 2:19-22)“Built upon the foundation of the apostles.” Brethren: You are no longer strangers and sojourners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself … [Read more…]
FIRST READING A reading front the Letter of Saint Paul to the Romans (Romans 8:26-30)“In everything God works for good with those who love him.” Brethren: The Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with sighs too deep for … [Read more…]
FIRST READINGA reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Romans (Romans 8:18-25)“Creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God.” Brethren: I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. For the creation waits with … [Read more…]
FIRST READINGA reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Romans (Romans 8:12-17)You have received the spirit of sonship in whom we cry, “Abba! Father! Brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh — for if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by … [Read more…]