The first Reading, from the prophet Jeremiah (31:7-9), was particularly in tune with this moment, because it is a word of hope that God gives to his people.
Somo la kwanza kutoka kwa nabii Yeremia (31:7-9) liliendana hasa na wakati huu, kwa sababu ni neno la matumaini ambalo Mungu huwapa watu wake.