Mass Readings for March 4, 2025

Sirach 35:1-12
Psalms 50:5-8,14,23
Mark 10:28-31

Sirach 35:1-12
(1) He that keeps the law multiplies offerings; He that takes heed to the commandments sacrifices a peace offering. (2) He that requites a good turn offers fine flour; And he that gives alms sacrifices a thank offering. (3) To depart from wickedness is a thing pleasing to the Lord; And to depart from unrighteousness is an atoning sacrifice. (4) See that you appear not in the presence of the Lord empty. (5) For all these things are to be done because of the commandment. (6) The offering of the righteous makes the altar fat; And the sweet savor thereof is before the Most High. (7) The sacrifice of a righteous man is acceptable; And the memorial thereof shall not be forgotten. (8) Glorify the Lord with a good eye, And stint not the first fruits of your hands. (9) In every gift show a cheerful countenance, And dedicate your tithe with gladness. (10) Give to the Most High according as he has given; And as your hand has found, give with a good eye. (11) For the Lord recompenses, And he will recompense you sevenfold. (12) Think not to corrupt with gifts; for he will not receive them: And set not your mind on an unrighteous sacrifice; For the Lord is judge, And with him is no respect of persons.

Psalms 50:5-8,14,23
(5) “Gather my saints together to me, those who have made a covenant with me by sacrifice.” (6) The heavens shall declare his righteousness, for God himself is judge. Selah. (7) “Hear, my people, and I will speak; Israel, and I will testify against you. I am God, your God. (8) I don’t rebuke you for your sacrifices. Your burnt offerings are continually before me. (14) Offer to God the sacrifice of thanksgiving. Pay your vows to the Most High. (23) Whoever offers the sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifies me, and prepares his way so that I will show God’s salvation to him.”

Mark 10:28-31
(28) Peter began to tell him, “Behold, we have left all, and have followed you.” (29) Jesus said, “Most certainly I tell you, there is no one who has left house, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or land, for my sake, and for the sake of the Good News, (30) but he will receive one hundred times more now in this time, houses, brothers, sisters, mothers, children, and land, with persecutions; and in the age to come eternal life. (31) But many who are first will be last; and the last first.”