FIRST READING A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Romans 2: 1- 11“He will render to every man according to his works, the Jew first and also the Greek.” You have no excuse, O man, whoever you are, when you judge another; for in passing judgement upon him you condemn yourself, because you, … [Read more…]
FIRST READINGA reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Romans 1:16-25“Although they knew God they did not honour him as God.” Brethren: I am not ashamed of the gospel: it is the power of God for salvation to every one who has faith, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For … [Read more…]
FIRST READINGThe beginning of the Letter of Saint Paul to the Romans 1:1-7Through Christ we received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith among all the nations. Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God which he promised beforehand through his prophets … [Read more…]
FIRST READING A reading from the Book of Wisdom 7:7-11“I accounted wealth as nothing in comparison with wisdom.” I prayed, and understanding was given me; I called upon God, and the spirit of wisdom came to me. I preferred her to sceptres and thrones, and I accounted wealth as nothing in comparison with her. Neither did … [Read more…]
FIRST READING A reading from the Book of the Prophet Joel (Joel 3: 12-21)“Put in the sickle because the harvest is ripe.” Thus says the Lord: Let the nations bestir themselves, and come up to the valley of Jehoshaphat; for there I will sit to judge all the nations round about. Put in the sickle, for … [Read more…]