First Reading for 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C - Daily Catholic Mass Reading
Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19
The word of the LORD came to me, saying: Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I appointed you.
But do you gird your loins; stand up and tell them all that I command you.
Be not crushed on their account, as though I would leave you crushed before them; for it is I this day who have made you a fortified city, a pillar of iron, a wall of brass, against the whole land: against Judah's kings and princes, against its priests and people.
They will fight against you but not prevail over you, for I am with you to deliver you, says the LORD.
