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...all the seeds that are on the earth. And when it is sown, it grows up and becomes greater than all herbs, and puts forth great branches, so that the birds of heaven are able to dwell under its shade. And with many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear. And without a parable he spoke nothing to them; but privately he explained everything to his disciples. [End of the reading.] Mark 4:32–34.

[RUBRIC: GOSPEL ACCORDING TO LUKE (Ch. 12, v. 32). First side and end. Of our Lord Jesus Christ.]

Fear not, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and give alms; make for yourselves purses that do not grow old, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Let your loins be girded, and [your] lamps—