Sunday, November 10th #Reading 1, Second Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14 1 It also happened that seven brothers were arrested with their mother. The king tried to force them to taste some pork, which the Law forbids, by torturing them with whips and scourges. 2 One of them, acting as spokesman for the others, said, What are you trying to find out from us? We are prepared to die rather than break the laws of our ancestors. 9 With his last breath he exclaimed, Cruel brute, you may discharge us from this present life, but the King of the world will raise us up, since we die for his laws, to live again for ever. 10 After him, they tortured the third, who on being asked for his tongue promptly thrust it out and boldly held out his hands, 11 courageously saying, Heaven gave me these limbs; for the sake of his laws I have no concern for them; from him I hope to receive them again. 12 The king and his attendants were astounded at the young mans courage and his utter indifference to suffering. 13 When this one was dead they subjected the fourth to the same torments and tortures. 14 When he neared his end he cried, Ours is the better choice, to meet death at mens hands, yet relying on Gods promise that we shall be raised up by him; whereas for you there can be no resurrection to new life. #bible #scripture #catholic
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