Archive for October 2025

First Reading 2 Samuel 5:1-3 (JB) A reading from the second book of Samuel They anointed David king of Israel. All the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron. ‘Look’ they said ‘we are your own flesh and blood. In days past when Saul was our king, it was you who led Israel in…

First Reading Malachi 3:19-20 (JB) A reading from the prophet Malachi The sun of righteousness will shine on you. The day is coming now, burning like a furnace; and all the arrogant and the evil-doers will be like stubble. The day that is coming is going to burn them up, says the Lord of hosts,…

First Reading Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 (JB) A reading from the prophet Ezekiel I see water flowing from the temple and all who were touched by it were saved. The angel brought me to the entrance of the Temple, where a stream came out from under the Temple threshold and flowed eastwards, since the Temple…