FIRST READINGA reading from the Book of the Prophet Jonah (Jonah 4:1-11)“You pity the plant, and should not I pity Nineveh, that great city?” It displeased Jonah exceedingly [that God did not do the evil which he had said he would do to Nineveh], and he was angry. And he prayed to the Lord and … [Read more…]
FIRST READING A reading from the Book of the Prophet Jonah (Jonah 3 :1-10)The Ninevites turned from their evil way, and God repented. The word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time, saying, “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you.” So Jonah arose and … [Read more…]
FIRST READING The beginning of the Book of the Prophet Jonah (Jonah 1:1-17; 2: 1.10)“Jonah rose to flee from the presence of the Lord.” Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness has come up before … [Read more…]
FIRST READING A reading from the Book of Genesis (Genesis 2:18-24)“They become one flesh.” The LORD God said, “it is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.” so out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the … [Read more…]
FIRST READINGA reading from the Book of Baruch (Baruch 4:5-12.27-29)“For he who brought these calamities upon you will bring you joy.” Take courage, my people, O memorial of Israel! It was not for destruction that you were sold to the nations, but you were handed over to your enemies because you angered God. For you … [Read more…]