First Reading
2 Samuel 7:18-19, 24-29
Read this as the first big movement of the day. Notice what God is doing, who is speaking, and what part of the story or teaching should stay with you.
18And David went in, and sat before the Lord, and said: Who am I, OH Lord God, and what is my house, that you have brought me thus far?
19But yet this has seemed little in your sight, OH Lord God, unless you did also speak of the house of your servant for a long time to come: for this is the law of Adam, OH Lord God.
24For you have confirmed to yourself your people Israel to be an eternal people: and you, OH Lord God, art become their God.
25And now, OH Lord God, raise up forever the word that you have said, concerning your servant and concerning his house: and do as you have said,
26That your name may be magnified forever, and it may be said: The Lord of hosts is God over Israel. And the house of your servant David shall be established before the Lord.
27Because you, OH Lord of hosts, God of Israel, have revealed to the ear of your servant, saying: I will build you a house: therefore has your servant found in his heart to pray this prayer to you.
28And now, OH Lord God, you art God, and your words shall be true: for you have said to your servant these good things.
29And now begin, and bless the house of your servant, that it may endure forever before you: because you, OH Lord God, have said it, and with your blessing let the house of your servant be blessed forever.