First Reading 2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16 (JB) A reading from the second book of the Kings That is the holy man of God, let him remain there. One day as Elisha was on his way to Shunem, a woman of rank who lived there pressed him to stay and eat there. After this he always…

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First Reading Jeremiah 20:10-13 (JB) A reading from the prophet Jeremiah He has delivered the soul of the needy from the hands of those who are evil. Jeremiah said: I hear so many disparaging me, ‘”Terror from every side!” Denounce him! Let us denounce him!’ All those who used to be my friends watched for…

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First Reading Exodus 19:2-6 (JB) A reading from the book of Exodus You will be a kingdom of priests, a consecrated nation. From Rephidim the Israelites set out again; and when they reached the wilderness of Sinai, there in the wilderness they pitched their camp; there facing the mountain Israel pitched camp. Moses then went…

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First Reading Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14-16 (JB) A reading from the book of Deuteronomy He gave you food which you and your ancestors did not know. Moses said to the people: ‘Remember how the Lord your God led you for forty years in the wilderness, to humble you, to test you and know your inmost heart…

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