Archive for August 2023
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Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading Ezekiel 33:7-9 (JB) A reading from the prophet Ezekiel If you have not warned the wicked man, then I will hold you responsible for his death. The word of the Lord was addressed to me as follows, ‘Son of man, I have appointed you as sentry to the House of Israel. When you…
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First Reading Jeremiah 20:7-9 (JB) A reading from the prophet Jeremiah The word of the Lord God has meant derision for me. You have seduced me, Lord, and I have let myself be seduced; you have overpowered me: you were the stronger. I am a daily laughing-stock, everybody’s butt. Each time I speak the word,…
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First Reading Isaiah 22:19-23 (JB) A reading from the prophet Isaiah I place the key of the House of David upon his shoulder. Thus says the Lord of hosts to Shebna, the master of the palace: I dismiss you from your office, I remove you from your post, and the same day I call on…
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First Reading Isaiah 56:1, 6-7 (JB) A reading from the prophet Isaiah I will lead the foreigners to my holy mountain. Thus says the Lord: Have a care for justice, act with integrity, for soon my salvation will come and my integrity be manifest. Foreigners who have attached themselves to the Lord to serve him…
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