Readings

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…

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,…

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…

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…

First Reading 1 Kings 19:9, 11-13 (JB) A reading from the first book of the Kings Go out and stand on the mountain before the Lord God. When Elijah reached Horeb, the mountain of God, he went into the cave and spent the night in it. Then he was told, ‘Go out and stand on…

First Reading Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 (JB) A reading from the book of Daniel His raiment was as white as snow. As I watched: Thrones were set in place and one of great age took his seat. His robe was white as snow, the hair of his head as pure as wool. His throne was a…

First Reading 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12 (JB) A reading from the first book of the Kings You have asked for wisdom. The Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream and said, ‘Ask what you would like me to give you.’ Solomon replied, ‘Lord, my God, you have made your servant king in succession to David…