Tuesday of the 18th week of Ordinary Time

1And Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses, because of his wife, an Ethiopian, 2and they said: “Has the Lord spoken only through Moses? Has he not also spoken similarly to us?” And when the Lord had heard this, 3(for Moses was a man exceedingly meek, beyond all the men who were living upon the earth) 4immediately he spoke to him, and to Aaron and Miriam, “Go out, you three only, to the tabernacle of the covenant.” And when they had gone out, 5the Lord descended in a column of cloud, and he stood at the entrance of the tabernacle, calling to Aaron and Miriam. And when they had advanced, 6he said to them: “Listen to my words. If there will be among you a prophet of the Lord, I will appear to him in a vision, or I will speak to him through a dream. 7But it is not so with my servant Moses, who is the most faithful in all my house. 8For I speak with him mouth to mouth, and plainly. And not through enigmas and figures does he perceive the Lord. Therefore, why were you not afraid to disparage my servant Moses?” 9And being angry against them, he went away. 10Likewise, the cloud which was over the tabernacle withdrew. And behold, Miriam appeared to be white with a leprosy, like snow. And when Aaron had looked upon her, and he had seen the spreading of the leprosy, 11he said to Moses: “I beg you, my lord, not to impose upon us this sin, which we have committed foolishly. 12Do not let this one be like one who is dead, or like an abortion that has been cast from the womb of her mother. Behold, half of her flesh is already consumed by leprosy.” 13And Moses cried out to the Lord, saying, “O God, I beg you: heal her.”

3Be merciful to me, O God, according to your great mercy. And, according to the plentitude of your compassion, wipe out my iniquity.

4Wash me once again from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.

5For I know my iniquity, and my sin is ever before me.

6Against you only have I sinned, and I have done evil before your eyes. And so, you are justified in your words, and you will prevail when you give judgment.

7For behold, I was conceived in iniquities, and in sinfulness did my mother conceive me.

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12Create a clean heart in me, O God. And renew an upright spirit within my inmost being.

13Do not cast me away from your face; and do not take your Holy Spirit from me.

22And Jesus promptly compelled his disciples to climb into the boat, and to precede him in crossing the sea, while he dismissed the crowds. 23And having dismissed the multitude, he ascended alone onto a mountain to pray. And when evening arrived, he was alone there. 24But in the midst of the sea, the boat was being tossed about by the waves. For the wind was against them. 25Then, in the fourth watch of the night, he came to them, walking upon the sea. 26And seeing him walking upon the sea, they were disturbed, saying: “It must be an apparition.” And they cried out, because of fear. 27And immediately, Jesus spoke to them, saying: “Have faith. It is I. Do not be afraid.” 28Then Peter responded by saying, “Lord, if it is you, order me to come to you over the waters.” 29And he said, “Come.” And Peter, descending from the boat, walked over the water, so as to go to Jesus. 30Yet truly, seeing that the wind was strong, he was afraid. And as he began to sink, he cried out, saying: “Lord, save me.” 31And immediately Jesus extended his hand and took hold of him. And he said to him, “O little in faith, why did you doubt?” 32And when they had ascended into the boat, the wind ceased. 33Then those who were in the boat drew near and adored him, saying: “Truly, you are the Son of God.” 34And having crossed the sea, they arrived in the land of Genesaret. 35And when the men of that place had recognized him, they sent into all that region, and they brought to him all who had maladies. 36And they petitioned him, so that they might touch even the hem of his garment. And as many as touched it were made whole.