Genesis 22:1-2, 9-14 Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied. 2 Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, whom you love—Isaac—and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on a mountain I will show you.” When they reached the place God Read more
The Gospel reading according to St Matthew, the fifth chapter, verses 1-12 (from the Common English Bible) Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up a mountain. He sat down and his disciples came to him. 2 He taught them, saying: 3 “Happy are people who are hopeless, because the kingdom of heaven is theirs. Read more
Psalm 47:1-7 Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy.2 For the Lord Most High is awesome, the great King over all the earth.3 He subdued nations under us, peoples under our feet.4 He chose our inheritance for us, the pride of Jacob, whom he loved.5 God has ascended amid shouts of Read more
Joel 2:23-24 Be glad, people of Zion, rejoice in the Lord your God, for he has given you the autumn rains because he is faithful. He sends you abundant showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before.24 The threshing floors will be filled with grain; the vats will overflow with new wine and oil.Read more