First Reading for the Optional Memorial of Saint Joseph the Worker

Colossians 3:14-15, 17, 23-24

Summary: Put on love, live in Christ’s peace, and give thanks. Do all things with your whole heart for the Lord, knowing he will reward those who serve him faithfully.

Live in the Peace and Love of Christ

Brothers and sisters: Over all these things put on love, that is, the bond of perfection. And let the peace of Christ control your hearts, the peace into which you were also called in one Body. And be thankful.

And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Whatever you do, do from the heart, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that you will receive from the Lord the due payment of the inheritance; be slaves of the Lord Christ.

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