Archive for February 2023

First Reading Genesis 2:7-9, 3:1-7 (JB) A reading from the book of Genesis Creation of our first parents, and sin. The Lord God fashioned man of dust from the soil. Then he breathed into his nostrils a breath of life, and thus man became a living being. The Lord God planted a garden in Eden…

First Reading Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18 (JB) A reading from the book of Leviticus You must love your neighbour, as yourself. The Lord spoke to Moses; he said: ‘Speak to the whole community of the sons of Israel and say to them: “Be holy, for I, the Lord your God, am holy.” “You must not bear…

First Reading Sirach 15:15-20 (JB) A reading from the book of Ecclesiasticus He never commanded anyone to be godless. If you wish, you can keep the commandments, to behave faithfully is within your power. He has set fire and water before you; put out your hand to whichever you prefer. Man has life and death…

First Reading Isaiah 58:7-10 (JB) A reading from the prophet Isaiah Your light will shine like the dawn. Thus says the Lord: Share your bread with the hungry, and shelter the homeless poor, clothe the man you see to be naked and turn not from your own kin. Then will your light shine like the…