First reading
Beloved, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that was to be yours made careful search and inquiry concerning this salvation, inquiring about the person or time that the Spirit of Christ within them indicated when it testified in advance to the sufferings and the subsequent glory destined for Christ.
It was revealed to the prophets that they were serving not themselves but you, in regard to the things that have now been announced to you through those who brought you good news by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven — things into which angels long to look!
Therefore prepare your minds for action; discipline yourselves; set all your hope on the grace that Jesus Christ will bring you when he is revealed.
Like obedient children, do not be conformed to the desires that you formerly had in ignorance. Instead, as he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in all your conduct; for it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”