SECOND READING
Jessica Kirkman A reading from St Paul ’ s second letter to Timothy ( 4:6-8 )
As for me , my life has already been poured away as an offering and the time has come for me to leave this life . I have fought the good fight to the end , I have run the race to the finish . I have kept the faith . All there is to come now is the crown of righteousness reserved for me , which the Lord , the righteous judge , will give me on that day , and not only to me , but to all those who wait with love for him to appear .
This is the word of the Lord . All : Thanks be to God .