1 Behold, the hand of the Lord has not been shortened, so that it cannot save, and his ear has not been blocked, so that it cannot hear. 2 But your iniquities have made a division between you and your God, and your sins have concealed his face from you, so that he would not […]
Monthly Archives: August 2017
Isaiah 60
1 Rise up to be illuminated, O Jerusalem! For your light has arrived, and the glory of the Lord has risen over you. 2 For behold, darkness will cover the earth, and thick darkness will cover the peoples. Then the Lord will rise above you, and his glory will be seen in you. 3 And […]
Isaiah 61
1 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me. He has sent me to bring good news to the meek, so as to heal the contrite of heart, to preach leniency to captives and release to the confined, 2 and so to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord […]
Isaiah 62
1 For the sake of Zion, I will not be silent, and for the sake of Jerusalem, I will not rest, until her Just One advances in splendor, and her Savior is kindled like a lamp. 2 And the Gentiles will see your Just One, and all the kings will see your Renown One. And […]
Isaiah 63
1 Who is this, who arrives from Edom with dyed garments from Bozrah? This is the Handsome One in his robe, advancing by the fullness of his strength. It is I, the Speaker of Justice, and I am the Fighter for Salvation. 2 So then, why is your garment red, and why are your vestments […]
Isaiah 64
1 I wish that you would rend the heavens, and then descend! The mountains would flow away before your face. 2 They would melt, as if thoroughly burned by fire. The waters would burn with fire, so that your name might be made known to your enemies, so that the nations would be stirred up […]
Isaiah 65
1 Those who before were not asking for me have sought me. Those who have not sought me have found me. I said, “Behold, it is I! Behold, it is I!” to a nation which was not invoking my name. 2 I have extended my hands all day long to an unbelieving people, who advance […]
Isaiah 66
1 Thus says the Lord: Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. What is this house that you would build for me? And what is this place of my rest? 2 My hand has made all these things, and all these things have been made, says the Lord. But upon whom will […]
Sirach 1
1 All wisdom is from the Lord God, and has always been with him, and is before all time. 2 Who has numbered the sand of the sea, and the drops of the rain, and the days of the world? Who has measured the height of heaven, and the breadth of the earth, and the […]
Sirach 2
1 Son, when you apply yourself to the service of God, stand in justice and in fear, and prepare your soul for temptation. 2 Humble your heart, and persevere. Incline your ear, and accept words of understanding. And you should not hurry away in the time of distress. 3 Endure steadfastly for God. Join yourself […]