First ReadingIsaiah 29:17-24
From the Book of Isaiah
17Isn’t it yet a very little while,and Lebanon will be turned into a fruitful field,and the fruitful field will be regarded as a forest?18In that day, the deaf will hear the words of the book,and the eyes of the blind will see out of obscurityand out of darkness.19The humble also will increase their joy in the Lord,and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.20For the ruthless is brought to nothing,and the scoffer ceases,and all those who are alert to do evil are cut off—21who cause a person to be indicted by a word,and lay a snare for one who reproves in the gate,and who deprive the innocent of justice with false testimony.
22Therefore the Lord,who redeemed Abraham,says concerning the house of Jacob:“Jacob shall no longer be ashamed,neither shall his face grow pale.23But when he sees his children,the work of my hands,in the middle of him,they will sanctify my name.Yes, they will sanctify the Holy One of Jacob,and will stand in awe of the God of Israel.24They also who err in spirit will come to understanding,and those who grumble will receive instruction.”