First Reading for the Optional Memorial of Seven Holy Founders of the Order of Servites

Romans 8:26-30

Summary: The Spirit prays for us when we are weak. God works through all things for those who love him. He calls, makes right, and glorifies those he has chosen.

Led by the Spirit Toward Glory

Brothers and sisters: The Spirit comes to the aid of our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes with inexpressible groanings. And the one who searches hearts knows what is the intention of the Spirit, because he intercedes for the holy ones according to God’s will.

We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. For those he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, so that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those he predestined he also called; and those he called he also justified; and those he justified he also glorified.

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