First Reading: The prayer of the lowly pierces the clouds; it does not rest till it reaches its goal, nor will it withdraw till the Most High responds. (Sir. 35:21) Psalm: The Lord hears the cry of the poor. (Ps.…

First Reading: As long as Moses kept his hands raised up, Israel had the better of the fight. (Ex. 17:11) Psalm: Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. (Ps. 121) Second Reading: So that one who…

First Reading: Naaman returned with his whole retinue to the man of God. On his arrival he stood before Elisha and said, “Now I know that there is no God in all the earth, except in Israel.” (2 Kgs. 5:15)…

First Reading: The rash one has no integrity; but the just one, because of his faith, shall live. (Hab. 2:4)  Psalm: If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. (Ps. 95) Second Reading: For God did not give…

First Reading: Therefore, now they shall be the first to go into exile, and their wanton revelry shall be done away with. (1 Kgs. 19:7) Psalm: Praise the Lord, my soul! (Ps. 146) Or Alleluia. Second Reading: I charge you…

First Reading: Hear this, you who trample upon the needy and destroy the poor of the land! (Am. 8:4)  Psalm: Praise the Lord who lifts up the poor. (Ps. 113) Or Alleluia. Second Reading: This is good and pleasing to…

First Reading: So the LORD relented in the punishment he had threatened to inflict on his people. (Ex. 32:14) Psalm: I will rise and go to my father. (Ps. 51) Second Reading: This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance:…

First Reading: Who can know God’s counsel, or who can conceive what the LORD intends? (Wis. 9:13) Psalm: In every age, O Lord, you have been our refuge. (Ps. 90) Second Reading: Perhaps this is why he was away from…

First Reading: Humble yourself the more, the greater you are, and you will find favor with God. (Sir. 7:18) Psalm: God, in your goodness, you have made a home for the poor. (Ps. 68) Second Reading: You have approached Mount…

First Reading: They shall bring all your brothers and sisters from all the nations as an offering to the LORD. (Is. 66:20) Psalm: Go out to all the world and tell the Good News. (Ps. 117) Or Alleluia. Second Reading:…