Wisdom 4:7-10,16-17 (OT-20)
Honor comes with quality of life, not length of life. The just man, though he die early, shall be at rest. For the age that is honorable comes not with …
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8,11 (OT-19)
There is a time for laughing, a time for weeping. A reading from the book of Ecclesiastes. There is an appointed time for everything, and a time for every affair …
Isaiah 25:6a,7-9 (OT-18)
The Lord will wipe away our tears and bring us gladness. A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah. On this mountain the Lord of hosts will provide for …
Wisdom 3:1-6,9 (OT-17)
Those who struggle in faith are loved by God. A reading from the Book of Wisdom. The souls of the just are in the hand of God, and no torment …
Proverbs 31:10-31 (OT-16)
The wife who runs the household as God runs his household. A reading from the Book of Proverbs. When one finds a worthy wife, her value is far beyond pearls. …
1 Kings 19:4-8 (OT-15)
In times of difficulty, God strengthens us for the journey. A reading from the first Book of Kings. Elijah went a day’s journey into the desert, until he came to …
Ezekiel 34:11-16 (OT-14)
Christ the Shepherd will lead us to life and peace. A reading from the Book of the Prophet Ezekiel. Thus says the Lord God: I myself will look after and …
Isaiah 49:13-15 (OT-13)
The Lord comforts his people and never forgets them. A reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah. Thus says the Lord: In a time of favor I answer you, …
Isaiah 43:1-4a (OT-12)
We are precious in God’s eyes, so be not afraid. A reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah. But now, thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob, …
Isaiah 41:8-10,13 (OT-11)
Fear not, God will help us. A reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah. You, Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, offspring of Abraham my friend– You …