Today’s
Readings

First Reading

Wisdom 7:7-11

1. 7

   Wherefore I wished, and understanding was given me: and I called upon God, and the spirit of wisdom came upon me:

2. 8

   And I preferred her before kingdoms and thrones, and esteemed riches nothing in comparison of her.

3. 9

   Neither did I compare unto her any precious stone: for all gold in comparison of her, is as a little sand, and silver in respect to her shall be counted as clay.

4. 10

   I loved her above health and beauty, and chose to have her instead of light: for her light cannot be put out.

5. 11

   Now all good things came to me together with her, and innumerable riches through her hands,

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition · public domain · 73 books. Psalm numbers follow the Roman lectionary.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 90:12-13, 14-15, 16-17

1. 12

   Can number thy wrath? So make thy right hand known: and men learned in heart, in wisdom.

2. 13

   Return, O Lord, how long? and be entreated in favour of thy servants.

3. 14

   We are filled in the morning with thy mercy: and we have rejoiced, and are delighted all our days.

4. 15

   We have rejoiced for the days in which thou hast humbled us: for the years in which we have seen evils.

5. 16

   Look upon thy servants and upon their works: and direct their children.

6. 17

   And let the brightness of the Lord our God be upon us: and direct thou the works of our hands over us; yea, the work of our hands do thou direct.

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition · public domain · 73 books. Psalm numbers follow the Roman lectionary.

Second Reading

Hebrews 4:12-13

1. 12

   For the word of God is living and effectual, and more piercing than any two edged sword; and reaching unto the division of the soul and the spirit, of the joints also and the marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

2. 13

   Neither is there any creature invisible in his sight: but all things are naked and open to his eyes, to whom our speech is.

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition · public domain · 73 books. Psalm numbers follow the Roman lectionary.

Gospel

Mark 10:17-30 or 10:17-27

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