Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop

1Admonish them to be subordinate to the rulers and authorities, to obey their dictates, to be prepared for every good work, 2to speak evil of no one, not to be litigious, but to be reserved, displaying all meekness toward all men. 3For, in times past, we ourselves were also unwise, unbelieving, erring, servants of various desires and pleasures, acting with malice and envy, being hateful and hating one another. 4But then the kindness and humanity of God our Savior appeared. 5And he saved us, not by works of justice that we had done, but, in accord with his mercy, by the washing of regeneration and by the renovation of the Holy Spirit, 6whom he has poured out upon us in abundance, through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7so that, having been justified by his grace, we may become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

1A Psalm of David. The Lord directs me, and nothing will be lacking to me.

2He has settled me here, in a place of pasture. He has led me out to the water of refreshment.

3He has converted my soul. He has led me away on the paths of justice, for the sake of his name.

4For, even if I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will fear no evils. For you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they have given me consolation.

5You have prepared a table in my sight, opposite those who trouble me. You have anointed my head with oil, and my cup, which inebriates me, how brilliant it is!

6And your mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and so may I dwell in the house of the Lord for length of days.

11And it happened that, while he was traveling to Jerusalem, he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. 12And as he was entering a certain town, ten leprous men met him, and they stood at a distance. 13And they lifted up their voice, saying, “Jesus, Teacher, take pity on us.” 14And when he saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And it happened that, as they were going, they were cleansed. 15And one of them, when he saw that he was cleansed, returned, magnifying God with a loud voice. 16And he fell face down before his feet, giving thanks. And this one was a Samaritan. 17And in response, Jesus said: “Were not ten made clean? And so where are the nine? 18Was no one found who would return and give glory to God, except this foreigner?” 19And he said to him: “Rise up, go forth. For your faith has saved you.”