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Sirach 44:1-15

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Let us now praise famous men, And our fathers that became the father of us. The Lord manifested in them great glory, Even his mighty power from the beginning. Such as did bear rule in their kingdoms, And were men renowned for their power, Giving counsel by their understanding, Such as have brought tidings in prophecies: Leaders of the people by their counsels, And by their understanding men of learning for the people; Wise were their words in their instruction: Such as sought out musical tunes, And set forth verses in writing: Rich men furnished with ability, Living peaceably in their habitations: All these were honored in their generations, And were a glory in their days. There be of them, that have left a name behind them, To declare their praises. And some there be, which have no memorial; Who are perished as though they had not been, And are become as though they had not been born; And their children after them. But these were men of mercy, Whose righteous deeds have not been forgotten. With their seed shall remain continually a good inheritance; Their children are within the covenants. Their seed stands fast, And their children for their sakes. Their seed shall remain forever, And their glory shall not be blotted out. Their bodies were buried in peace, And their name lives to all generations. Peoples will declare their wisdom, And the congregation tells out their praise.

Évangile

Matthieu 5:1-12

Or, lorsqu'il vit cette foule, il monta sur la montagne, et, après qu'il se fut assis, ses disciples s'approchèrent, et ayant ouvert la bouche, il les instruisait en disant : « Heureux les pauvres d'esprit, car c'est à eux qu'appartient le royaume des cieux. Heureux les affligés, car c'est eux qui seront consolés. Heureux ceux qui sont doux, car c'est eux qui hériteront la terre. « Heureux ceux qui sont affamés et altérés de la justice, car c'est eux qui seront rassasiés. Heureux les miséricordieux, car c'est à eux qu'il sera fait miséricorde. Heureux ceux qui sont purs de cœur, car c'est eux qui verront Dieu. Heureux ceux qui procurent la paix, car c'est eux qui seront appelés fils de Dieu. Heureux ceux qui sont persécutés à cause de la justice, car c'est à eux qu'appartient le royaume des cieux. Vous êtes heureux quand on vous aura injuriés et persécutés, et qu'on aura dit faussement toute sorte de mal contre vous, à cause de moi. Réjouissez-vous et tressaillez de joie, parce que votre récompense est considérable dans les cieux ; car c'est ainsi qu'on a persécuté les prophètes qui ont vécu avant vous.