First Reading1 Peter 1:10-16
From the First Letter of Peter
10Concerning this salvation,the prophets sought and searched diligently.They prophesied of the grace that would come to you,11searching forwho or what kind of time the Spirit of Christwhich was in them pointed towhen he predicted the sufferings of Christand the glories that would follow them.12To them it was revealed that they served not themselves,but you, in these things,which now have been announced to you through thosewho preached the Good News to you by the Holy Spirit sent out from heaven;which things angels desire to look into.
13Therefore prepare your minds for action.Be sober, and set your hope fully on the gracethat will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ—14as children of obedience,not conforming yourselves according to your former lusts as in your ignorance,15but just as he who called you is holy,you yourselves also be holy in all of your behavior,16because it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”