Monday of the 11th week of Ordinary Time

1But, as a help to you, we exhort you not to receive the grace of God in vain. 2For he says: “In a favorable time, I heeded you; and on the day of salvation, I helped you.” Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation. 3May we never give offense to anyone, so that our ministry may not be disparaged. 4But in all things, let us exhibit ourselves as ministers of God with great patience: through tribulation, difficulties, and distress; 5despite wounds, imprisonment, and rebellion; with hard work, vigilance, and fasting; 6by chastity, knowledge, and longsuffering; in pleasantness, in the Holy Spirit, and in unfeigned charity; 7with the Word of truth, with the power of God, and with the armor of justice to the right and to the left; 8through honor and dishonor, despite good reports and bad, whether seen as deceivers or truth-tellers, whether ignored or acknowledged; 9as if dying and yet truly alive; as if chastised and yet not subdued; 10as if sorrowful and yet always rejoicing; as if needy and yet enriching many; as if having nothing and possessing everything.

1A Psalm of David himself. Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has performed wonders. His right hand has accomplished salvation for him, with his holy arm.

2The Lord has made known his salvation. He has revealed his justice in the sight of the nations.

3He has remembered his mercy and his truth toward the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

4Sing joyfully to God, all the earth. Sing and exult, and sing psalms.

38You have heard that it was said: ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39But I say to you, do not resist one who is evil, but if anyone will have struck you on your right cheek, offer to him the other also. 40And anyone who wishes to contend with you in judgment, and to take away your tunic, release to him your cloak also. 41And whoever will have compelled you for one thousand steps, go with him even for two thousand steps. 42Whoever asks of you, give to him. And if anyone would borrow from you, do not turn away from him.