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Readings for the Week of
Sunday, October 7

Sunday, October 7

Hab 1:2-3; 2:2-4

The prophet learned that his hopes would be fulfilled, even though it may take longer than he expected. He is told to wait in confidence, for just people will live.

2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14

Paul reminded Timothy that God bestows a spirit that makes the people strong, loving and wise. That Holy Spirit dwells in Christians and enables them to guard the rich deposit of faith.

Lk 17:5-10

Jesus taught the apostles that faith gives power: a person with faith the size of a mustard seed can uproot a giant sycamore tree and transplant it in the sea with a single word.

Monday, October 8
Jon 1:1-2:1-2, 11
Lk 10:25-37

Tuesday, October 9
Jon 3:1-10
Lk 10:38-42

Wednesday, October 10
Jon 4:1-11
Lk 11:1-4

Thursday, October 11
Mal 3:13-20b
Lk 11:5-13

Friday, October 12
Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2
Lk 11:15-26

Saturday, October 13
Jl 4:12-21
Lk 11:27-28

Sunday, October 14

2 Kgs 5:14-17

Through the word of Elisha, the prophet, God cured Naaman the leper, Naaman's gratitude changed his life, and he refused to offer worship to any other god except the Lord.

2 Tm 2:8-13

Paul told Timothy that the resurrection of Christ makes preaching the gospel worthwhile: "If we have died with him we shall also live with him; if we persevere we shall also reign with him."

Lk 17:11-19

Jesus cured ten people, and one, a Samaritan, returned to give God thanks and praise. Jesus said to him, "Stand up and go, your faith has saved you."