Daily Readings - 18/06/2026

^48:1 Then the prophet Elijah arose like a fire, his word flaring like a torch.

^48:2 It was he who brought famine on them, and who decimated them in his zeal.

^48:3 By the word of the Lord, he shut up the heavens, he also, three times, brought down fire.

^48:4 How glorious you were in your miracles, Elijah! Has anyone reason to boast as you have?-

^48:5 rousing a corpse from death, from Sheol by the word of the Most High;

^48:6 dragging kings down to destruction, and high dignitaries from their beds;

^48:7 hearing reproof on Sinai, and decrees of punishment on Horeb;

^48:8 anointing kings as avengers, and prophets to succeed you;

^48:9 taken up in the whirlwind of fire, in a chariot with fiery horses;

^48:10 designated in the prophecies of doom to allay God’s wrath before the fury breaks, to turn the hearts of fathers towards their children,[*a] and to restore the tribes of Jacob,

^48:11 Happy shall they be who see you, and those who have fallen asleep in love; for we too will have life.

^48:12 Elijah was shrouded in the whirlwind, and Elisha was filled with his spirit; throughout his life no ruler could shake him, and no one could subdue him.

^48:13 No task was too hard for him, and even in death his body prophesied.

^48:14 In his lifetime he performed wonders, and in death his works were marvellous.

^97:1 Yahweh is king! Let earth rejoice, the many isles be glad!

^97:2 Cloud and Darkness surround him, Righteousness and Justice support his throne.

^97:3 A fire precedes him as he goes, devouring all enemies around him;

^97:4 his lightning lights up the world, earth observes and quakes.

^97:5 The mountains melt like wax at the coming of the Master of the world;

^97:6 the heavens proclaim his righteousness, all nations see his glory.

^97:7 Shame on those who worship images, who take pride in their idols: bow down as he passes, all you gods!

^97:8 Zion hears and rejoices, the daughters of Judah exult at the rulings you utter, Yahweh.

^97:9 For you are Yahweh Most High over the world, far transcending all other gods.

^97:10 Yahweh loves those who repudiate evil, he guards the souls of the devout, rescuing them from the clutches of the wicked.

^97:11 Light dawns for the virtuous, and joy, for upright hearts.

^97:12 Rejoice in Yahweh, you virtuous, remember his holiness, and praise him!

^6:7 In your prayers do not babble as the pagans do, for they think that by using many words they will make themselves heard.

^6:8 Do not be like them; your Father knows what you need before you ask him.

^6:9 So you should pray like this: ‘Our Father in heaven, may your name be held holy,

^6:10 your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven.

^6:11 Give us today our daily bread.

^6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we have forgiven those who are in debt to us.

^6:13 And do not put us to the test, but save us from the evil one.

^6:14 Yes, if you forgive others their failings, your heavenly Father will forgive you yours;

^6:15 but if you do not forgive others, your Father will not forgive your failings either.