The following readings are from the Liturgy of the Hours today (from Universalis.com). It speaks once again about free will and resolve. There is no contradiction with the gospel when one considers that this speaks to those who already received the circumcision which consecrates us to the Lord: baptism. Having been baptized, we are already partakers of the Lord's Spirit which enables us to do these things. But like any other father, our Heavenly Father watches us eagerly, urging us on, beaming at our resolve and efforts, confident because we are growing by his training.
| Mid-morning reading (Terce) Deuteronomy 8:5 - 6 | |
| The Lord your God was training you as a man trains his child. Keep the commandments of the Lord your God, and so follow his ways and reverence him. | |
| Noon reading (Sext) 1 Kings 2:2 - 3 | |
| Be strong and show yourself a man. Observe the injunctions of the Lord your God, following his ways and keeping his laws, his commandments, his customs and his decrees, so that you may be successful in all you do and undertake. | |
| Afternoon reading (None) Jeremiah 6:16 | |
| Put yourselves on the ways of long ago and enquire about the ancient paths: which was the good way? Take it then, and you shall find rest. |
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