November 16th : Second Reading
Do not let anyone have food if he refuses to work
A reading from the second letter of St.Paul to the Thessalonians 3:7-12
Brethren: You yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not idle when we were with you, nor did we eat anyone’s bread without paying for it, but with toil and labour we worked night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you.It was not because we do not have that right, but to give you in ourselves an example to imitate. For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat. For we hear that some among you walk in idleness, not busy at work, but busybodies. Now such persons we command and encourage in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to earn their own living.
The word of the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia
V. Alleluia.
R. Alleluia.
V. Straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.
R. Alleluia.
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