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LITURGY OF THE WORD
FIRST READING
Barbie Augustin
A reading from the Book of Proverbs.

Who shall find a valiant woman?
Who shall find a woman of strength?
A pearl of great price is she;
all who are with her have confidence in her;
and benefit from her experience.
She initiates good, not evil, everyday of her life.
She does not neglect her tasks, she willingly works.
Broadminded, her understanding of life is a source of nurture for her.
She considers her options, then makes her move,
investing the experience of nature for her.
She works diligently,
taking pride in her inner resources and strengths.
When her gifts are encouraged and their value affirmed
she will work wholeheartedly.
She opens her heart to the needy,
she is generous with the poor,
yet she does not neglect her family’s needs, nor her own priorities.
She is known for her dignity and strength;
she laughs at the days to come.
She often speaks with wisdom and she teaches in a kindly way.
Those who are close to her praise her.
Charm is superficial, and beauty fades,
but the woman who is wise is the one to be praised.
May all value who she is and may all applaud her integrity.
The Word of the Lord
All: Thanks Be To God.