November 26, 2014

Reading

The Book of Revelation    15: 1-4

15:1	And I saw another sign in heaven, great and wondrous: seven Angels, holding the seven last afflictions. For with them, the wrath of God is completed.
15:2	And I saw something like a sea of glass mixed with fire. And those who had overcome the beast and his image and the number of his name, were standing upon the sea of glass, holding the harps of God,
15:3	and singing the canticle of Moses, the servant of God, and the canticle of the Lamb, saying: “Great and wondrous are your works, Lord God Almighty. Just and true are your ways, King of all ages.
15:4	Who shall not fear you, O Lord, and magnify your name? For you alone are blessed. For all nations shall approach and adore in your sight, because your judgments are manifest.”

Gospel

The Holy Gospel According to Luke   21: 12-19

21:12	But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, handing you over to synagogues and into custody, dragging you before kings and governors, because of my name.
21:13	And this will be an opportunity for you to give testimony.
21:14	Therefore, set this in your hearts: that you should not consider in advance how you might respond.
21:15	For I will give to you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries will not be able to resist or contradict.
21:16	And you will be handed over by your parents, and brothers, and relatives, and friends. And they will bring about the death of some of you.
21:17	And you will be hated by all because of my name.
21:18	And yet, not a hair of your head will perish.
21:19	By your patience, you shall possess your souls.