A reading from the Book of Daniel
Dnl 9:4b-10
"Lord, great and awesome God,
you who keep your merciful covenant toward those who love you
and observe...
A reading from the Book of Deuteronomy
Dt 26:16-19
Moses spoke to the people, saying:
"This day the LORD, your God,
commands you to observe these statutes...
A reading from the Book of Esther
C:12, 14-16, 23-25
Queen Esther, seized with mortal anguish,
had recourse to the LORD.
She lay prostrate upon the ground,...