18th Sunday after Pentecost
2 Cor 9: 6-11

A reading - from the second letter of St. Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians

Brothers and sisters: Let me say this much: he who sews sparingly will reap sparingly, and he who serves bountifully will reap bountifully. Everyone must give according to what he has inwardly decided; not sadly, not grudgingly, for God loves a cheer|ful | giver.

God can multiply his favors among you so that you may always have enough of everything and even a surplus for good works, as it is written: "He scattered abroad and gave to the poor, his Justice endures | for|ever."

He who supplies seed for the sower and bread for the eater will provide an abundance; he will multiply the seed you sow and increase your gene|rous | yield.

In every way your liberality is enriched; through us it results in thanks off - ered - to - God.