Isaiah 58:1-9a ('Is not this the fast that I choose?')

Deuteronomy 30:15-20 ('See, I am setting before you today a blessing and a curse')

Joel 2:12-18 ('Rend your hearts and not your garments') 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2 ('Be reconciled to God. Behold now is the favourable time.')

Sirach 35:1-15 ('He who heeds the commandments sacrifices a peace offering') Philippians 3:8-14

Sirach 17:24-29 ('Return to the Most High and turn away from iniquity')

Sirach 27:4-7 ('Do not praise a man before you hear him reason') 1 Corinthians 15:54-58 ('He gives us victory through Jesus Christ')

Philippians

3:8-14 ('For the sake of Christ I have suffered the loss of all things, becoming like him in his death.')

Sirach 6:5-17 ('There is nothing so precious as a faithful friend')

Sirach 5:1-8 ('Do not delay to turn to the Lord') Wisdom 7:7-10, 15-16 ('I loved wisdom more than health and beauty')

Sirach 4:11-19 ('The Lord loves those who love wisdom')