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First Reading Ezekiel 18:25-28 (JB) A reading from the prophet Ezekiel The sinner who decides to turn against sinfulness deserves to live. The word of the Lord was addressed to me as follows: ‘You object, “What the Lord does is unjust.” Listen, you House of Israel: is what I do unjust? Is it not what…

First Reading Isaiah 55:6-9 (JB) A reading from the prophet Isaiah My thoughts are not your thoughts. Seek the Lord while he is still to be found, call to him while he is still near. Let the wicked man abandon his way, the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn back to the Lord who…

First Reading Sirach 27:30 – 28:7 (JB) A reading from the book of Ecclesiasticus Forgive your neighbour’s faults and when you pray, your sins will be forgiven. Resentment and anger, these are foul things, and both are found with the sinner. He who exacts vengeance will experience the vengeance of the Lord, who keeps strict…

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…