A reading from the letter of St. Peter, the first letter.

Beloved, the end of all things is at hand.

Therefore, be serious and sober-minded, so that you may be able to pray.

Above all, let your love for one another be intense, because love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaining.

As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another. As good stewards of God's varied grace,

whoever preaches, let it be with the words of God.

Whoever serves, let it be with the strength that God supplies.

So that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ,

to whom you belong glory and dominion forever and ever, amen.

Beloved, do not be surprised that a trial by fire is occurring among you,

as if something strange were happening to you,

but rejoice to the extent that you share in the sufferings of Christ so that when his glory is revealed

you may also rejoice exultantly the word of the Lord the Lord comes to judge the earth the Lord comes to judge the earth say The Lord comes to judge the earth.

Say among the nations the Lord is king.

He has made the world firm not to be moved.

He governs the peoples with equity.

The Lord comes to judge the earth.

Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice.

That the sea and what fills it resound.

Let the plains be joyful in all that is in them.

Then shall all the trees of the forest exalt.

The Lord comes to judge the earth.

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