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First Reading for Saint Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church

Sirach 39:6-11

Summary: The one who studies God's law will be filled with wisdom and understanding, sharing it with others. His name and wisdom will be remembered and praised for generations.

The Wisdom of the Law

If it pleases the Lord Almighty, he who studies the law of the Most High will be filled with the spirit of understanding;
He will pour forth his words of wisdom and in prayer give thanks to the Lord, who will direct his knowledge and his counsel, as he meditates upon his mysteries.

He will show the wisdom of what he has learned and glory in the law of the Lord’s covenant.

Many will praise his understanding; his fame can never be effaced;
Unfading will be his memory, through all generations his name will live;

Peoples will speak of his wisdom, and in assembly sing his praises.

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