September 15th : First reading I offered my back to those who struck me The Lord has opened my ear. A Reading from the Book of Isaiah 50:5-9.

 September 15th :  First reading

I offered my back to those who struck me

The Lord has opened my ear.

A Reading from the Book of Isaiah 50:5-9.

For my part, I made no resistance,

neither did I turn away.

I offered my back to those who struck me,

my cheeks to those who tore at my beard;

I did not cover my face

against insult and spittle.

The Lord comes to my help,

so that I am untouched by the insults.

So, too, I set my face like flint;

I know I shall not be shamed.

My vindicator is here at hand. Does anyone start proceedings against me?

Then let us go to court together.

Who thinks he has a case against me?

Let him approach me.

The Lord is coming to my help,

who will dare to condemn me?

The Word of the Lord.