So be patient! – brothers/sisters – until the coming of the Lord.
Look! – the farmer waits for the precious crop from the ground
being patient for it
until it receives the autumn and spring rain.
Be patient! – you also –
Strengthen you hearts
because the coming of the Lord is arriving

Do not grumble! – brothers/sisters – against each other
so that you will not be judged.
Look! the judge stands at the door.
As an example take
the suffering and the patience of the prophets
who spoke in the name of the Lord.
Look! we consider those who have endured fortunate.
You have heard about the steadfastness of Job
and you have seen the intention of the Lord
that the Lord is very compassionate
and merciful.

O Love, O God who created me, in your love recreate me.
O Love, who redeemed me,
fill up in me whatever part of your love
has fallen into neglect within me.
O Love, O God, who first loved me,
grant that with my whole heart,
and with my whole soul,
and with my whole strength,
I may love you.

Gertrude the Great