Readings

First reading Joel 2:12-18 Let your hearts be broken, not your garments torn ‘Now, now – it is the Lord who...

First reading Ecclesiasticus 35:2-15 Give to the Most High as he has given to you A man multiplies offerings by...

First reading Ecclesiasticus 17:20-28 Return to the Lord and leave sin behind To those who repent, God permits return,   and...

First reading Ecclesiasticus 27:5-8 The test of a man is in his conversation In a shaken sieve the rubbish is...

First reading Ecclesiasticus 17:1-13 Their ways cannot be hidden from his sight The Lord fashioned man from the earth,   to...

First reading Ecclesiasticus 6:5-17 A faithful friend is a sure shelter A kindly turn of speech multiplies a man’s friends,...

First reading Ecclesiasticus 5:1-10 Do not delay your return to the Lord Do not give your heart to your money,...

First reading Ecclesiasticus 4:12-22 Whoever loves wisdom loves life Wisdom brings up her own sons,   and cares for those who...

First reading Ecclesiasticus 2:1-11 The chosen are tested like gold in the fire My son, if you aspire to serve...

First reading Ecclesiasticus 1:1-10 Before all other things, wisdom was created All wisdom is from the Lord,   and it is...