A reading from the Book of the Prophet Jeremiah 18:18-20
The people of Judah and the citizens of Jerusalem said, “Come, let us contrive a plot against Jeremiah.
The people of Judah and the citizens of Jerusalem said, “Come, let us contrive a plot against Jeremiah.
Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee approached Jesus with her sons and did him homage, wishing to ask him for something.
The people of Judah and the citizens of Jerusalem said, “Come, let us contrive a plot against Jeremiah.
Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples, saying, “The scribes and the Pharisees have taken their seat on the chair of Moses.
Hear the word of the Lord,/ princes of Sodom!/ Listen to the instruction of our God,/ people of Gomorrah!
Jesus said to his disciples: “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
“Lord, great and awesome God, you who keep your merciful covenant toward those who love you and observe your commandments!
