FIRST READINGA reading from the Book of Deuteronomy 6:2-6“Head: O Israel, you shall love the Lord with all your heart.” Moses spoke to the people, saying, “Fear the Lord your God, you and your son and your son’s son, by keeping all his statutes and his commandments, which I command you, all the days of … [Read more…]
FIRST READINGA reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Romans 11 :1-2a.11-12.25-29If the rejection of the Jews means the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance mean but life from the dead? Brethren: Has God rejected his people? By no means! I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, a member … [Read more…]
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…]