From the book of the Wisdom of Solomon (a Deuterocanonical book) Chapter 1:12-16 1:12 Do not court death by the errors of your ways, nor invite destruction through the work of your hands. 1:13 For God did not make Death, he takes no pleasure in destroying the living. 1:14 To exist — for this he … [Read more…]
From the book of the Wisdom of Solomon (a Deuterocanonical book) Chapter 1:6-11 1:6 Wisdom is a spirit friendly to humanity, though she will not let a blasphemer’s words go unpunished; since God observes the very soul and accurately surveys the heart, listening to every word. 1:7 For the spirit of the Lord fills the … [Read more…]
From the book of the Wisdom of Solomon (a Deuterocanonical book) Chapter 1:1-5 1:1 Love uprightness you who are rulers on earth, be properly disposed towards the Lord and seek him in simplicity of heart; 1:2 for he will be found by those who do not put him to the test, revealing himself to those … [Read more…]
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…]