May 16 “But we look for new heavens and a new earth" [Scripture In Tradition: Roman Matins Lessons]

Scripture in Tradition: Roman Matins Lessons in English · May 15, 2026 · 20m

Scripture in Tradition

Roman Matins Lessons in English

Temporal Cycle

Sabbato infra Octavam Ascensionis

· 1st Nocturn: 2 Peter 3:1-18 “But we look for new heavens and a new earth according to his promises, in which justice dwelleth.”

· 2nd Nocturn: From the Sermons of Pope St. Leo the Great, 2nd on the Lord’s Ascension

· 3rd Nocturn: Mark 16:14-20; Homily by Pope St. Gregory the Great, 29th on the Gospels, continuation from before.