Genesis<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0Chapter 1<\/a>,\u00a0Chapter 2<\/a> 26\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>Then God said, \u201cLet us\u00a0make mankind\u00a0in our image,\u00a0in our likeness,\u00a0so that they may rule\u00a0over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky,\u00a0over the livestock and all the wild animals,\u00a0and over all the creatures that move along the ground.\u201d<\/p>\n 27\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0So God created\u00a0mankind\u00a0in his own image, in the image of God\u00a0he created them; male and female\u00a0he created them.<\/p>\n 28\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0God blessed them and said to them,\u00a0\u201cBe fruitful and increase in number;\u00a0fill the earth\u00a0and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.\u201d<\/p>\n 29\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0Then God said, \u201cI give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.<\/p>\n 30\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0And to all the beasts of the earth and all the birds in the sky and all the creatures that move along the ground\u2014everything that has the breath of life\u00a0in it\u2014I give every green plant for food.\u201d And it was so.<\/p>\n 31\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0God saw all that he had made,\u00a0and it was very good.\u00a0And there was evening, and there was morning\u2014the sixth day.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n 18\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/sup>The\u00a0Lord\u00a0God said, \u201cIt is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.\u201d<\/p>\n 19\u00a0\u00a0<\/sup>Now the\u00a0Lord\u00a0God had formed out of the ground all the wild animals\u00a0and all the birds in the sky.\u00a0He brought them to the man to see what he would name them; and whatever the man called\u00a0each living creature,\u00a0that was its name.<\/p>\n 20\u00a0\u00a0<\/sup>So the man gave names to all the livestock, the birds in the sky and all the wild animals.<\/p>\n But for Adamno suitable helper\u00a0was found.<\/p>\n 21\u00a0\u00a0<\/sup>So the\u00a0Lord\u00a0God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep;\u00a0and while he was sleeping, he took one of the man\u2019s ribsand then closed up the place with flesh.<\/p>\n 22\u00a0\u00a0<\/sup>Then the\u00a0Lord\u00a0God made a woman from the rib\u00a0he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man.<\/p>\n 23\u00a0\u00a0<\/sup>The man said, \u201cThis is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called\u00a0\u2018woman,\u2019 for she was taken out of man.\u201d<\/p>\n 24\u00a0\u00a0<\/sup>That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united\u00a0to his wife, and they become one flesh.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n 6\u00a0<\/a><\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0At that Raguel got up, and with tears of joy in his eyes he kissed Tobias.<\/p>\n 7\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0Then he said, \u201cGod bless you, my child. Your father is a good and noble man. What a terrible tragedy that such an honest and generous man should have lost his sight! He threw his arms around Tobias’ neck and wept on his shoulder.\u201d<\/p>\n 8\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0His wife Edna and his daughter Sarah also wept for Tobit. Raguel gave Tobias and Raphael a warm welcome and had one of his rams slaughtered. After the guests had bathed and were about to sit down to eat, Tobias said to Raphael, \u201cAzarias, my friend, when are you going to ask Raguel to let me marry Sarah?\u201d<\/p>\n 9\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0But Raguel overheard the question and said to Tobias, 11\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0I have already given her to seven men, all of them relatives. Each one died on his wedding night, as soon as he entered the bedroom. But now, my son, have something to eat and drink. The Lord will take care of you both.Tobias replied, \u201cI won’t eat or drink until you give me your word.\u201d<\/p>\n 12\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0Raguel agreed. \u201cCertainly I will,\u201d he said.\u00a0\u201cI will give her to you just as the Law of Moses commands. God in heaven has arranged this marriage, so take her as your wife. From now on, you belong to each other. Sarah is yours today and forever. May the Lord of heaven keep both of you safe tonight. May he be merciful and kind to you.\u201d<\/p>\n 13\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0Then Raguel called his daughter. When she came in, he took her by the hand and gave her to Tobias with his blessing, \u201cTake her to be your wife according to the teachings in the Law of Moses. Take her safely with you to your father’s house. May the God of heaven give you a happy life together.\u201d<\/p>\n 14\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0Raguel asked his wife to bring him a blank scroll so that he could write out the marriage contract. Edna brought him the scroll, and Raguel wrote out the agreement, saying that Sarah was given to Tobias according to the teachings in the Law of Moses.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n 6\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0You created Adam and gave him his wife Eve to be his helper and support. They became the parents of the whole human race. You said, It is not good for man to live alone. I will make a suitable helper for him.<\/p>\n 7\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0Lord, I have chosen Sarah because it is right, not because I lusted for her. Please be merciful to us and grant that we may grow old together.<\/p>\n 8\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0Then they both said Amen<\/p>\n 9\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0and went to bed for the night.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n 10\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>A wife of noble character\u00a0who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.<\/p>\n 11\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0Her husband\u00a0has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.<\/p>\n 12\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.<\/p>\n 13\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.<\/p>\n 14\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.<\/p>\n 15\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her female servants.<\/p>\n 16\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.<\/p>\n 17\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.<\/p>\n 18\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.<\/p>\n 19\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.<\/p>\n 20\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.<\/p>\n 21\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.<\/p>\n 22\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple.<\/p>\n 23\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders\u00a0of the land.<\/p>\n 24\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.<\/p>\n 25\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.<\/p>\n 26\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.<\/p>\n 27\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.<\/p>\n 28\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:<\/p>\n 29\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0\u201cMany women do noble things, but you surpass them all.\u201d<\/p>\n 30\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the\u00a0Lord\u00a0is to be praised.<\/p>\n 31\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0Honour her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise\u00a0at the city gate.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n 8<\/a>\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>The voice of my beloved! Behold, he comes, Leaping upon the mountains, Skipping upon the hills.<\/p>\n 9\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0My beloved is like a gazelle or a young stag. Behold, he stands behind our wall; He is looking through the windows, Gazing through the lattice.<\/p>\n 10\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0My beloved spoke, and said to me: \u201cRise up, my love, my fair one, And come away.\u201d<\/p>\n 14\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0\u201cO my dove, in the clefts of the rock, In the secret\u00a0places\u00a0of the cliff, Let me see your face, Let me hear your voice; For your voice\u00a0is\u00a0sweet, And your face\u00a0is\u00a0lovely.\u201d<\/p>\n 16\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0My beloved\u00a0is\u00a0mine, and I\u00a0am\u00a0his. He feeds\u00a0his flock\u00a0among the lilies.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n 6\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0<\/sup>Set me as a seal upon your heart, As a seal upon your arm; For love\u00a0is as\u00a0strong as death, Jealousy\u00a0as\u00a0cruel as the grave; Its flames\u00a0are\u00a0flames of fire, A most vehementflame.<\/p>\n 7\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0Many waters cannot quench love, Nor can the floods drown it. If a man would give for love All the wealth of his house, It would be utterly despised.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n 1<\/a>\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>The husband of a good wife is a fortunate man; he will live twice as long because of her.<\/p>\n 2\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0A fine wife is a joy to her husband, and he can live out his years in peace.<\/p>\n 3\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>A good wife is among the precious blessings given to those who fear the Lord.<\/p>\n 4\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0Whether such men are rich or poor, they will be happy and always look cheerful.<\/p>\n 13\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0A gracious wife is her husband’s delight; her abilities make him a stronger man.<\/p>\n 14\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0A wife who doesn’t talk too much is a gift from the Lord. Such restraint is admirable beyond words.<\/p>\n 15\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0A modest wife has endless charm; it is a quality too precious to measure.<\/p>\n 16\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0The beauty of a good wife in her well-kept home is like the noonday sun shining in the Lord’s sky.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n 1\u00a0<\/a><\/sup><\/strong>Blessed are all who fear the\u00a0Lord, who walk in obedience to him.<\/p>\n
\nTobit<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0Chapter 7<\/a>,\u00a0Chapter 8<\/a>\u00a0;\u00a0\u00a0Proverbs<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0Chapter 31<\/a>
\nSong of Songs<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0Chapter 2<\/a>,\u00a0Chapter 8<\/a>
\nSirach<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0Chapter 26<\/a>\u00a0;\u00a0\u00a0Psalm<\/strong>\u00a0127<\/a>
\nSt Mark\u2019s Gospel<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Chapter 10<\/a>\u00a0;\u00a0\u00a0St John\u2019s Gospel<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Chapter 2<\/a>
\nFirst Letter of St Paul to the Corinthians<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Chapter 13<\/a>
\nLetter of St Paul to the Ephesians<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Chapter 5<\/a>
\nLetter of St Paul to the Colossians<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Chapter 3<\/a>
\nLetter of St Paul to the Hebrews<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Chapter 13<\/a>
\nFirst Letter of St Peter<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Chapter 3<\/a><\/p>\n
\nGenesis \u2013 Chapter 1<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Genesis \u2013 Chapter 2<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Tobit \u2013 Chapter 7<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\n10\u00a0\u201c<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0Eat and drink something first and enjoy yourself this evening. You have the right to marry Sarah, and I cannot let anyone else marry her, because you are my closest relative. But I must tell you the truth, my son.<\/p>\nTobit \u2013 Chapter 8<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\n4\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/sup>When Tobias and Sarah were alone behind closed doors, Tobias got up from the bed and said to his wife, \u201cGet up, dear. Let’s pray for the Lord to be merciful and to protect us.\u201d5\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0Sarah got up so that they could pray together and ask God for his protection. Then Tobias prayed: God of our ancestors, you are worthy of praise. May your name be honoured forever and ever by all your creatures in heaven and on earth.<\/p>\nProverbs \u2013 Chapter 31<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Song of Songs<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Chapter 2<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Chapter 8<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Sirach – Chapter 26<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Psalm 127<\/strong><\/h4>\n