DO NOT CLOSE YOUR EAR TO THE POOR MAN'S CRY

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Reading Proverbs 21:1-6,10-13 On wickedness and virtue

Like flowing water is the heart of the king in the hand of the Lord, who turns it where he pleases. A man’s conduct may strike him as upright, the Lord, however, weighs the heart. To act virtuously and with justice is more pleasing to the Lord than sacrifice. Haughty eye, proud heart, lamp of the wicked, nothing but sin. The hardworking man is thoughtful, and all is gain; too much haste, and all that comes of it is want. To make a fortune with the help of a lying tongue, such the idle fantasy of those who look for death. The wicked man’s soul is intent on evil, he looks on his neighbour with dislike. When a mocker is punished, the ignorant man grows wiser, when a wise man is instructed he acquires more knowledge. The Just One watches the house of the wicked: he hurls the wicked to destruction. He who shuts his ear to the poor man’s cry shall himself plead and not be heard. Reading Reflection

Lecture du livre des Proverbes 21, 1-6. 10-13

Maximes diverses pour une vie droite

Le Seigneur dispose du cœur du roi comme d’un canal d’irrigation, il le dirige où il veut. La conduite d’un homme est toujours droite à ses yeux, mais c’est le Seigneur qui pèse les cœurs. Accomplir la justice et le droit plaît au Seigneur plus que le sacrifice. Regarder de haut, se rengorger : ainsi brillent les méchants, mais ce n’est que péché. Les plans de l’homme actif lui assurent du profit ; mais la précipitation conduit à l’indigence. Une fortune acquise par le mensonge : illusion fugitive de qui cherche la mort. Le méchant ne désire que le mal ; il n’a pas un regard de pitié pour son prochain. Quand on punit l’insolent, l’étourdi devient sage ; le sage, il suffit de le raisonner pour qu’il comprenne. Le juste considère le clan du méchant : le méchant pervertit les autres pour leur malheur. Qui fait la sourde oreille à la clameur des faibles criera lui-même sans obtenir de réponse. Lectures Méditation

Pray the Holy Rosary: Hail Mary. Ave Maria

May Saints Andrew Kim Taegom Priest, and Paul Chong Hansang and companions pray for you as you celebrate your birthday today.

Saints André Kim Taegon Prêtre, Paul Chong Hansang et ses compagnons, les martyrs de Corée prient pour vous comme vous célébrez votre anniversaire aujourd'hui.

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