Reading 1. PHIL 1:18B-26. Brothers and sisters: As long as in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is being proclaimed, and in that I rejoice. Indeed I shall continue to rejoice, for I know that this will result in deliverance for me. through your prayers and support from the Spirit of Jesus Christ. My eager expectation and hope.to bring to completion for you the word of God, the mystery hidden from ages and from generations past. But now it has been manifested to his holy ones, to whom God chose to make known the riches of the glory. of this mystery among the Gentiles; it is Christ in you, the hope for glory. It is he whom we proclaim,Responsorial Psalm. 72:1-2, 14 and 15bc, 17. R. (see 11) Lord, every nation on earth will adore you. O God, with your judgment endow the king, and with your justice, the king's son; He shall govern your people with justice. and your afflicted ones with judgment. R. Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.Luke 1:28-38. 28 The angel went to her and said, "Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.". 29 Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. 30 But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. 31 You will conceive and give birth to a son, and ...At the Procession with Palms - Gospel. Lk 19:28-40. Jesus proceeded on his journey up to Jerusalem. As he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany. at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples. He said, “Go into the village opposite you, and as you enter it you will find a colt tethered.Lk 11:1-13. Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples." He said to them, "When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread.Reading 1. Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20. King Darius issued an order to the officials. of West-of-Euphrates: "Let the governor and the elders of the Jews. continue the work on that house of God; they are to rebuild it on its former site. I also issue this decree. concerning your dealing with these elders of the Jews.Reading 1. Heb 11:1-2, 8-19. Brothers and sisters: Faith is the realization of what is hoped for. and evidence of things not seen. Because of it the ancients were well attested. By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place. that he was to receive as an inheritance; he went out, not knowing where he was to go.PS 96:1-2A, 2B-3, 5B-6. R. (11a) Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice! Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all you lands. Sing to the LORD; bless his name. R. Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice! Announce his salvation, day after day. Tell his glory among the nations;GAL 1:6-12. Brothers and sisters: I am amazed that you are so quickly forsaking. the one who called you by the grace of Christ. for a different gospel (not that there is another). But there are some who are disturbing …The Visit of the Magi. * 1 When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, * behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star * at its rising and have come to do him homage.” a 3 When King Herod heard this, he was greatly troubled, and all Jerusalem with ... Saint Luke's Catholic Church - Phoenix. Our parish is led by Father Pawel Stawarczyk ... 1. the need to get the most up to date and important contact information ...1 Tm 2:1-8. Beloved: First of all, I ask that supplications, prayers, petitions, and thanksgivings be offered for everyone, for kings and for all in authority, that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life. in all devotion and dignity. This is good and pleasing to God our savior, who wills everyone to be saved.PS 122:1-2, 3-4AB, 4CD-5. R. (1) Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord. I rejoiced because they said to me, "We will go up to the house of the LORD.". And now we have set foot. within your gates, O Jerusalem. R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord. Jerusalem, built as a city.GAL 1:6-12. Brothers and sisters: I am amazed that you are so quickly forsaking. the one who called you by the grace of Christ. for a different gospel (not that there is another). But there are some who are disturbing you. and wish to pervert the Gospel of Christ. But even if we or an angel from heaven. should preach to you a gospel.* [1:1–2:23] The infancy narrative forms the prologue of the gospel. Consisting of a genealogy and five stories, it presents the coming of Jesus as the climax of Israel’s history, and the events of his conception, birth, and early childhood as the fulfillment of Old …Out of my distress I called to the LORD, and he answered me; From the midst of the nether world I cried for help, and you heard my voice. R. You will rescue my life from the pit, O Lord. For you cast me into the deep, into the heart of the sea, and the flood enveloped me; All your breakers and your billows.USCCB - NAB - Luke 1 Luke Chapter 1 1 1Since many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the events that have been fulfilled among us, 2 just as those who were eyewitnesses from the beginning and ministers of the word have handed them down to us, 326 In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel # Lk 1:19 was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, # Mt 2:23 27 to a virgin engaged # 1:27 Lit betrothed # Dt 21:23; Is 7:14; Mt 1:18,23 to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. # Mt 1:20; Lk 2:4 The virgin's name was Mary. 28 And the angel came to her and said, "Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you." # 1:28 Other mss ...Almost all the words of Jesus reported by Luke are found in Matthew’s version, but because Matthew includes sayings that were related to specifically Jewish Christian problems (e.g., Mt 5:17–20; 6:1–8, 16–18) that Luke did not find appropriate for his predominantly Gentile Christian audience, the “Sermon on the Mount” is ... Reading 1. Acts 13:14, 43-52. Paul and Barnabas continued on from Perga. and reached Antioch in Pisidia. On the sabbath they entered the synagogue and took their seats. Many Jews and worshipers who were converts to Judaism. followed Paul and Barnabas, who spoke to them. and urged them to remain faithful to the grace of God.97:1-2, 5-6, 9. R. (1a and 9a) The Lord is king, the Most High over all the earth. The LORD is king; let the earth rejoice; let the many islands be glad. Clouds and darkness are round about him, justice and judgment are the foundation of his throne. R. The Lord is king, the Most High over all the earth.He will be filled with the Holy Spirit while still in his mother's womb. 16 He will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God. 17 And he will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of fathers to their children, and the disobedient to the understanding of the righteous, to make ready for the Lord a pre...a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons, in accordance with the dictate in the law of the Lord. Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit.The Mission of the Twelve. * 1 a He summoned the Twelve and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, 2 and he sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal [the sick]. 3 He said to them, “Take nothing for the journey, * neither …Lv 13:1-2, 44-46. The LORD said to Moses and Aaron, "If someone has on his skin a scab or pustule or blotch. which appears to be the sore of leprosy, he shall be brought to Aaron, the priest, or to one of the priests among his descendants. If the man is leprous and unclean, the priest shall declare him unclean. by reason of the sore on his head.Nothing accursed will be found anymore. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will worship him. They will look upon his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. Night will be no more, nor will they need light from lamp or sun, for the Lord God shall give them light, and they shall reign forever and ever.R. I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God. Let all your works give you thanks, O LORD, and let your faithful ones bless you. Let them discourse of the glory of your kingdom. and speak of your might. R. I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God. The LORD is faithful in all his words. Luke is the only synoptic gospel writer to use the title savior for Jesus (Lk 2:11; Acts 5:31; 13:23; see also Lk 1:69; 19:9; Acts 4:12). As savior, Jesus is looked upon by Luke as the one who rescues humanity from sin and delivers humanity from the condition of alienation from God. CHAPTER 20 *. The Authority of Jesus Questioned. a 1 One day as he was teaching the people in the temple area and proclaiming the good news, the chief priests and scribes, together with the elders, approached him 2 and said to him, "Tell us, by what authority are you doing these things? Or who is the one who gave you this authority?" b 3 He said to them in reply, "I shall ask you a question.* The house of Simon: because of Luke’s arrangement of material, the reader has not yet been introduced to Simon (cf. Mk 1:16–18, 29–31). Situated as it is before the call of Simon (Lk 5:1–11), it helps the reader to understand Simon’s eagerness to do what Jesus says and to follow him .I will sing of your salvation. Be my rock of refuge, a stronghold to give me safety, for you are my rock and my fortress. O my God, rescue me from the hand of the wicked. R. I will sing of your salvation. For you are my hope, O Lord; my trust, O God, from my youth.Luke Combs has become a household name in the country music industry. With his powerful vocals and relatable lyrics, he has captured the hearts of millions of fans around the world. However, it is his songwriting skills that have set him ap...* Like the incident mentioned in Lk 13:1 nothing of this accident in Jerusalem is known outside Luke and the New Testament. * [ 13:6 - 9 ] Following on the call to repentance in Lk 13:1 - 5 , the parable of the barren fig tree presents a story about the continuing patience of God with those who have not yet given evidence of their ...Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9. The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me; He has sent me to bring glad tidings to the lowly, to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives. and release to the prisoners, To announce a year of favor from the LORD. and a day of vindication by our God,Reading 1. Hg 1:1-8. On the first day of the sixth month in the second year of King Darius, The word of the LORD came through the prophet Haggai. to the governor of Judah, Zerubbabel, son of Shealtiel, and to the high priest Joshua, son of Jehozadak: Thus says the LORD of hosts: This people says: "The time has not yet come to rebuild the house ...Reading 1. ECCL 3:1-11. There is an appointed time for everything, and a time for every thing under the heavens. A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to uproot the plant. A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to tear down, and a time to build. A time to weep, and a time to laugh;Reading 1. Jon 3:1-10. The word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time: ""Set out for the great city of Nineveh, and announce to it the message that I will tell you."". So Jonah made ready and went to Nineveh, according to the LORD's bidding. Now Nineveh was an enormously large city; it took three days to go through it.Have mercy on me, O God, in your goodness; in the greatness of your compassion wipe out my offense. Thoroughly wash me from my guilt. and of my sin cleanse me. R. A heart contrite and humbled, O God, you will not spurn. A clean heart create for me, O God, and a steadfast spirit renew within me.Reading 1. Jer 38:4-6, 8-10. In those days, the princes said to the king: "Jeremiah ought to be put to death; he is demoralizing the soldiers who are left in this city, and all the people, by speaking such things to them; he is not interested in the welfare of our people, but in their ruin.". King Zedekiah answered: "He is in your power";Reading I. 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16. When King David was settled in his palace, and the LORD had given him rest from his enemies on every side, he said to Nathan the prophet, "Here I am living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God dwells in a tent!". Nathan answered the king,Reading 1. RV 11:19A; 12:1-6A, 10AB. God’s temple in heaven was opened, and the ark of his covenant could be seen in the temple. A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. She was with child and wailed aloud in pain as she labored to give birth.1 JN 4:11-18. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also must love one another. No one has ever seen God. Yet, if we love one another, God remains in us, and his love is brought to perfection in us. This is how we know that we remain in him and he in us, that he has given us of his Spirit. Moreover, we have seen and testify.LK 17:26-37. Jesus said to his disciples: "As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be in the days of the Son of Man; they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage up to the day. that Noah entered the ark, and the flood came and destroyed them all. Similarly, as it was in the days of Lot:The LORD called me from birth, from my mother's womb he gave me my name. He made of me a sharp-edged sword. and concealed me in the shadow of his arm. He made me a polished arrow, in his quiver he hid me. You are my servant, he said to me, Israel, through whom I show my glory. Though I thought I had toiled in vain,* [2:1–41] Luke’s pentecostal narrative consists of an introduction (Acts 2:1–13), a speech ascribed to Peter declaring the resurrection of Jesus and its messianic significance (Acts 2:14–36), and a favorable response from the audience (Acts 2:37–41). It is likely that the narrative telescopes events that took place over a period of time and on a less dramatic …* The house of Simon: because of Luke’s arrangement of material, the reader has not yet been introduced to Simon (cf. Mk 1:16–18, 29–31). Situated as it is before the call of Simon (Lk 5:1–11), it helps the reader to understand Simon’s eagerness to do what Jesus says and to follow him .CHAPTER 1. The Genealogy of Jesus. * 1 a The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. 2 b Abraham became the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. c 3 Judah became the father of Perez and Zerah, whose mother was Tamar. d Perez became the father of Hezron, Hezron the father of Ram, 4 e Ram the father of Amminadab.Reading 1. Jer 38:4-6, 8-10. In those days, the princes said to the king: "Jeremiah ought to be put to death; he is demoralizing the soldiers who are left in this city, and all the people, by speaking such things to them; he is not interested in the welfare of our people, but in their ruin." King Zedekiah answered: "He is in your power";CHAPTER 10. The Mission of the Seventy-two. * 1 After this the Lord appointed seventy[-two] * others whom he sent ahead of him in pairs to every town and place he intended to visit. a 2 He said to them, “The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest. b 3 Go on your way; behold, I am sending you like lambs among wolves ...27 Nov 2022 ... Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21 – Inaugural Sermon, Luke 1:5-25 (195: Advent, Dec. 19) Luke 1:5-17 (586: June 23: Nativity of John Baptist: Vigil). 11, 4th .... LK 1:69-70, 71-72, 73-75. R. (68) Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; he has come to his people. He has raised up for us a mighty savior, born of the house of his servant David. R. Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; he has come to his people. Through his holy prophets he promised of old.Reading 1. Jer 38:4-6, 8-10. In those days, the princes said to the king: "Jeremiah ought to be put to death; he is demoralizing the soldiers who are left in this city, and all the people, by speaking such things to them; he is not interested in the welfare of our people, but in their ruin.". King Zedekiah answered: "He is in your power";1 Cor 13:4-13 Brothers and sisters: Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, it is not pompous, it is not inflated, it is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood over injury, it does not rejoice over wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth. It bears all things, believes all things,at the procession with palms - Gospel. Lk 19:28-40. Jesus proceeded on his journey up to Jerusalem. As he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany. at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples. He said, "Go into the village opposite you, and as you enter it you will find a colt tethered.Dec 16, 2017 · Is 61:1-2a, 10-11. The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me; he has sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor, to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives. and release to the prisoners, to announce a year of favor from the LORD. and a day of vindication by our God. usccb-logo-blue-no-words.png · Screen Shot 2021-07-28 at 3.03.38 PM.png ... May it be done to me according to your word” (Luke 1:38). . Like the Blessed ...Reading 1. Draw your strength from the Lord and from his mighty power. against the tactics of the Devil. with the evil spirits in the heavens. and, having done everything, to hold your ground. and your feet shod in readiness for the Gospel of peace. to quench all the flaming arrows of the Evil One.Reading 1. PHIL 1:18B-26. Brothers and sisters: As long as in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is being proclaimed, and in that I rejoice. Indeed I shall continue to rejoice, for I know that this will result in deliverance for me. through your prayers and support from the Spirit of Jesus Christ. My eager expectation and hope.Reading 1. Jon 3:1-10. The word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time: "Set out for the great city of Nineveh, and announce to it the message that I will tell you." So Jonah made ready and went to Nineveh, according to the LORD's bidding. Now Nineveh was an enormously large city; it took three days to go through it.R. (9a) Taste and see the goodness of the Lord. I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall be ever in my mouth. Let my soul glory in the LORD; the lowly will hear me and be glad. R. Taste and see the goodness of the Lord. Glorify the LORD with me, let us together extol his name.The Lord is my light and my salvation. Hear, O LORD, the sound of my call; have pity on me, and answer me. Of you my heart speaks; you my glance seeks. R. The Lord is my light and my salvation. Your presence, O LORD, I seek. Hide not your face from me; do not in anger repel your servant.Eccl 3:1-11. There is an appointed time for everything, and a time for every thing under the heavens. A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to uproot the plant. A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to tear down, and a time to build. A time to weep, and a time to laugh;may he show me the fall of my foes. R. God is my refuge on the day of distress. But I will sing of your strength. and revel at dawn in your mercy; You have been my stronghold, my refuge in the day of distress. R. God is my refuge on the day of distress. O my strength! your praise will I sing;Reading 1. Gn 18:1-10a. The LORD appeared to Abraham by the terebinth of Mamre, as he sat in the entrance of his tent, while the day was growing hot. Looking up, Abraham saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of the tent to greet them; and bowing to the ground, he said:Reading II. 1 Cor 12:12-30. Brothers and sisters: As a body is one though it has many parts, and all the parts of the body, though many, are one body, so also Christ. For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free persons, and we were all given to drink of one Spirit.which plunge them into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is the root of all evils, and some people in their desire for it have strayed from the faith. and have pierced themselves with many pains. But you, man of God, avoid all this. Instead, pursue righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.CHAPTER 17. Temptations to Sin. 1 a He said to his disciples, “Things that cause sin will inevitably occur, but woe to the person through whom they occur. 2 It would be better for him if a millstone were put around his neck and he be thrown into the sea than for him to cause one of these little ones to sin. Reading 1. ECCL 3:1-11. There is an appointed time for everything, and a time for every thing under the heavens. A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to uproot the plant. A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to tear down, and a time to build. A time to weep, and a time to laugh;Reading I. 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16. When King David was settled in his palace, and the LORD had given him rest from his enemies on every side, he said to Nathan the prophet, "Here I am living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God dwells in a tent!". Nathan answered the king,50 His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. 51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. 52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones. but has lifted up the humble. 53 He has filled the hungry with good things.R. If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. Come, let us bow down in worship; let us kneel before the LORD who made us. For he is our God, and we are the people he shepherds, the flock he guides. R. If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. Oh, that today you would hear his voice:Jesus the Nazarene was a man commended to you by God. with mighty deeds, wonders, and signs, which God worked through him in your midst, as you yourselves know. This man, delivered up by the set plan and foreknowledge of God, you killed, using lawless men to crucify him. But God raised him up, releasing him from the throes of death, because it ...R. (11b) The Lord will bless his people with peace. Give to the LORD, you sons of God, give to the LORD glory and praise, Give to the LORD the glory due his name; adore the LORD in holy attire. R. The Lord will bless his people with peace. The voice of the LORD is over the waters, the LORD, over vast waters.Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11. R. (cf. 5a) You are my inheritance, O Lord. Keep me, O God, for in you I take refuge; I say to the LORD, "My Lord are you. O LORD, my allotted portion and my cup, you it is who hold fast my lot." R. You are my inheritance, O Lord. I bless the LORD who counsels me;CHAPTER 22. The Conspiracy Against Jesus. 1 a Now the feast of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, * was drawing near, 2 b and the chief priests and the scribes were seeking a way to put him to death, for they were afraid of the people. 3 c Then Satan entered into Judas, * the one surnamed Iscariot, who was counted among the Twelve, d 4 and he went to the chief priests and temple guards to ...Genesis. …The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) offers daily readings to help individuals deepen their faith and connect with God. These readings are a powerful tool for spiritual growth and can be accessed easily online.Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9. R. (8) If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. Come, let us sing joyfully to the LORD; let us acclaim the Rock of our salvation. Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us joyfully sing psalms to him. R. If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.R. (39a) The salvation of the just comes from the Lord. Trust in the LORD and do good, that you may dwell in the land and be fed in security. Take delight in the LORD, and he will grant you your heart's requests. R. The salvation of the just comes from the Lord. The LORD watches over the lives of the wholehearted;Reading 1. ECCL 3:1-11. There is an appointed time for everything, and a time for every thing under the heavens. A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to uproot the plant. A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to tear down, and a time to build. A time to weep, and a time to laugh;IS 12:2-3, 4BCD, 5-6. R. (see 3) You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation. God indeed is my savior; I am confident and unafraid. My strength and my courage is the LORD, and he has been my savior. With joy you will draw water. at the fountain of salvation. R.Gospel. Lk 23:35-43. The rulers sneered at Jesus and said, "He saved others, let him save himself. if he is the chosen one, the Christ of God." Even the soldiers jeered at him. As they approached to offer him wine they called out, "If you are King of the Jews, save yourself."The U.S. bishops’ conference on Tuesday announced the candidates for the leadership of six standing committees, and for the officer position of secretary, to be voted upon at their November plenary meeting. The conference has been roiled by serious …LukeChapter 1. 1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, 2 Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word; 3 It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very ...CHAPTER 3. The Preaching of John the Baptist. * 1 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, * when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, a and Herod was tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias was tetrarch of Abilene, 2 during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, * the word of God came to John b the son of ... O God, by your name save me, and by your might defend my cause. O God, hear my prayer; hearken to the words of my mouth. R. God himself is my help. Behold, God is my helper; the Lord sustains my life. Freely will I offer you sacrifice; I will praise your name, O LORD, for its goodness.The Mission of the Twelve. * 1 a He summoned the Twelve and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, 2 and he sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal [the sick]. 3 He said to them, “Take nothing for the journey, * neither …... Catholic Bishops, www.usccb.org. We are grateful for work of the Conference). Daily Mass Readings – https://bible.usccb.org/; Stations of the Cross. Multiple ...Responsorial Psalm. Ps 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20. R. (1) Let all the earth cry out to God with joy. Shout joyfully to God, all the earth, sing praise to the glory of his name; proclaim his glorious praise. Say to God, "How tremendous are your deeds!" R. Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.I am confident and unafraid. My strength and my courage is the LORD, and he has been my savior. With joy you will draw water. at the fountain of salvation. R. Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel. Give thanks to the LORD, acclaim his name;Reading 1. Jon 3:1-10. The word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time: ""Set out for the great city of Nineveh, and announce to it the message that I will tell you."". So Jonah made ready and went to Nineveh, according to the LORD's bidding. Now Nineveh was an enormously large city; it took three days to go through it.Reading 1. EPH 2:12-22. Brothers and sisters: You were at that time without Christ, alienated from the community of Israel. and strangers to the covenants of promise, without hope and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off. have become near by the Blood of Christ.