Isaiah 35:1-6,10 (OT-8)

Be not afraid when life’s struggles come. A reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah. The desert and the parched land will exult; the steppe will rejoice and bloom. …

Isaiah 26:1a,19 (OT-7)

Even in death, we proclaim our faith in the Resurrected Lord. A reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah. On that day they will sing this song in the …

Isaiah 12:2-6 (OT-6)

Give thanks to God who is our strength and courage. A reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah. God indeed is my savior; I am confident and unafraid. My …

Sirach 44:1-2,8-15 (OT-5)

Good and upright people will endure forever. A reading from the Book of Sirach. Now will I praise those godly people, our ancestors, each in their own time: The abounding …

Sirach 34:13-17 (OT-4)

Happy are those who have trusted in the Lord. A reading from the Book of Sirach. Lively is the courage of those who fear the Lord, for they put their …

Sirach 2:1-11 (OT-3)

God upholds us in struggle and brings us joy and mercy.A reading from the Book of Sirach.My child, when you come to serve the Lord, prepare yourself for trials. Be …

Wisdom 1:13-15 (OT-2)

We are made to live and be wholesome now and always.A reading from the Book of Wisdom.God did not make death, nor does he rejoice in the destruction of the …

Ecclesiastes 12:1-7 (OT-1)

The praise you give to God in this life will continue after death.A reading from the Book of Ecclesiates.Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil …