Reading 1, Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 17 My child, be gentle in carrying out your business, and you will be better loved than a lavish giver. 28 For the disease of the proud there is no cure, since an evil growth has taken root there. 29 The heart of the sensible will reflect on parables, an attentive ear is the sage's dream. And then, to your embarrassment, you will have to go and take the lowest place. 10 No; when you are a guest, make your way to the lowest place and sit there, so that, when your host comes, he may say, "My friend, move up higher."