Archive for July 2023

First Reading 1 Kings 19:9, 11-13 (JB) A reading from the first book of the Kings Go out and stand on the mountain before the Lord God. When Elijah reached Horeb, the mountain of God, he went into the cave and spent the night in it. Then he was told, ‘Go out and stand on…

First Reading Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 (JB) A reading from the book of Daniel His raiment was as white as snow. As I watched: Thrones were set in place and one of great age took his seat. His robe was white as snow, the hair of his head as pure as wool. His throne was a…

First Reading 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12 (JB) A reading from the first book of the Kings You have asked for wisdom. The Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream and said, ‘Ask what you would like me to give you.’ Solomon replied, ‘Lord, my God, you have made your servant king in succession to David…

First Reading Wisdom 12:13, 16-19 (JB) A reading from the book of Wisdom In the place of sin, you give repentance. There is no god, other than you, who cares for everything, to whom you might have to prove that you never judged unjustly. Your justice has its source in strength, your sovereignty over all…

First Reading Isaiah 55:10-11 (JB) A reading from the prophet Isaiah The rain makes the earth fruitful. Thus says the Lord: ‘As the rain and the snow come down from the heavens and do not return without watering the earth, making it yield and giving growth to provide seed for the sower and bread for…

First Reading Zechariah 9:9-10 (JB) A reading from the prophet Zechariah See how humbly your king comes to you! The Lord says this: ‘Rejoice heart and soul, daughter of Zion! Shout with gladness, daughter of Jerusalem! See now, your king comes to you; he is victorious, he is triumphant, humble and riding on a donkey,…