A reading from the Book of Sirach 26:1-4, 13-16
Blessed the husband of a good wife, twice-lengthened are his days; A
worthy wife brings joy to her husband, peaceful and full is his life. A good
wife is a generous gift bestowed upon him who fears the Lord; Be he rich
or poor, his heart is content, and a smile is ever on his face.
A gracious wife delights her husband, her thoughtfulness puts flesh on his
bones; A gift from the Lord is her governed speech, and her firm virtue is
of surpassing worth. Choicest of blessings is a modest wife, priceless her
chaste soul. A holy and decent woman adds grace upon grace; indeed, no
price is worthy of her temperate soul. Like the sun rising in the Lord’s
heavens, the beauty of a virtuous wife is the radiance of her home.
The Word of the Lord
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