Archive for August 2024

First Reading Isaiah 50:5-9 (JB) A reading from the prophet Isaiah I gave my body to those who struck me. The Lord has opened my ear. For my part, I made no resistance, neither did I turn away. I offered my back to those who struck me, my cheeks to those who tore at my…

First Reading Isaiah 35:4-7 (JB) A reading from the prophet Isaiah Then the ears of the deaf shall be opened and the tongues of the dumb speak. Say to all faint hearts, ‘Courage! Do not be afraid. ‘Look, your God is coming, vengeance is coming, the retribution of God; he is coming to save you.’…

First Reading Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 (JB) A reading from the book of Deuteronomy You may add nothing to the word which I speak to you – keep the commands of the Lord. Moses said to the people: ‘Now, Israel, take notice of the laws and customs that I teach you today, and observe them, that…

First Reading Joshua 24:1-2,15-18 (JB) A reading from the book of Joshua We will serve the Lord God, because he is our God. Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel together at Shechem; then he called the elders, leaders, judges and scribes of Israel, and they presented themselves before God. Then Joshua said to all…