First Reading Daniel 7:13-14 (JB) A reading from the prophet Daniel His sovereignty is eternal. I gazed into the visions of the night. And I saw, coming on the clouds of heaven, one like a son of man. He came to the one of great age and was led into his presence. On him was…

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First Reading 1 Kings 17:10-16 (JB) A reading from the first book of the Kings The widow made a little scone from her flour meal and brought it to Elijah. Elijah the Prophet went off to Sidon. And when he reached the city gate, there was a widow gathering sticks; addressing her he said, ‘Please…

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First Reading 1 Kings 17:10-16 (JB) A reading from the first book of the Kings The widow made a little scone from her flour meal and brought it to Elijah. Elijah the Prophet went off to Sidon. And when he reached the city gate, there was a widow gathering sticks; addressing her he said, ‘Please…

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First Reading Deuteronomy 6:2-6 (JB) A reading from the book of Deuteronomy Hear Israel, you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart. Moses said to the people: ‘If you fear the Lord your God all the days of your life and if you keep all his laws and commandments which I lay…

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First Reading Jeremiah 31:7-9 (JB) A reading from the prophet Jeremiah I shall lead them back in mercy – both the blind and the lame. The Lord says this: Shout with joy for Jacob! Hail the chief of nations! Proclaim! Praise! Shout! ‘The Lord has saved his people, the remnant of Israel!’ See, I will…

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First Reading Isaiah 53:10-11 (JB) A reading from the prophet Isaiah If he offers his life in atonement, he shall see his heirs and have long life. The Lord has been pleased to crush his servant with suffering. If he offers his life in atonement, he shall see his heirs, he shall have a long…

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First Reading Wisdom 7:7-11 (JB) A reading from the book of Wisdom In comparison to wisdom, I held riches as nothing. I prayed, and understanding was given me; I entreated, and the spirit of Wisdom came to me. I esteemed her more than sceptres and thrones; compared with her, I held riches as nothing. I…

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