- Readings for the Memorial of Saint Paul Miki, Priest and Martyr, and his Companions, Martyrs Reading I Sirach 47:2-11 Like the choice fat of the sacred offerings, so was David in Israel.He made sport of lions as though they were kids, and of bears, like lambs of the flock.As a youth he slew the giant and wiped out the people’s disgrace,When his hand let fly the slingstone that crushed the pride of Goliath.Since he called upon the Most High God, who gave strength to his right armTo defeat the skilled warrior and raise up the might of his people,Therefore the women sang his praises, and ascribed to […]
