First Reading
Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18
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.
1The Lord spoke to Moses, saying:
2Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and you shall say to them: Be you holy, because I the Lord your God am holy.
11You shall not steal. You shall not lie, neither shall any man deceive his neighbour.
12You shall not swear falsely by my name, nor profane the name of your God. I am the Lord.
13You shall not calumniate your neighbour, nor oppress him by violence. The wages of him that has been hired by you shall not abide with you until the morning.
14You shall not speak evil of the deaf, nor put a stumblingblock before the blind: but you shall fear the Lord your God, because I am the Lord.
15You shall not do that which is unjust, nor judge unjustly. Respect not the person of the poor, nor honour the face of the mighty. But judge your neighbour according to righteousness.
16You shall not be a detractor nor a whisperer among the people. You shall not stand against the blood of your neighbour. I am the Lord.
17You shall not hate your brother in your heart, but reprove him openly, lest you incur sin through him.
18Seek not revenge, nor be mindful of the injury of your citizens. You shall love your friend as yourself. I am the Lord.