Friday, February 4 : Book of Sirach 44,16-17.22-23.45,3.7.15.
Henoch pleased God, and was translated into paradise, that he may give repentance to the nations.
Noe was found perfect, just, and in the time of wrath he was made a reconciliation.
Therefore by an oath he gave him glory in his posterity, that he should increase as the dust of the earth,
And that he would exalt his seed as the stars, and they should inherit from sea to sea, and from the river to the ends of the earth.
He glorified him in the sight of kings, and gave him commandments in the sight of his people, and shewed him his glory.
He exalted Aaron his brother, and like to himself of the tribe of Levi:
Before him there were none so beautiful, even from the beginning.
Roman Extraordinary (Tridentine) Daily Readings – rosary,team