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Sunday's Lectionary
The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer. The First Lesson, Second Lesson and Gospel will be read from the God’s Word Bible.
The Collect: Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ’s Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Lesson: Acts 2:14a, 22-32
Psalm: Psalm 16
Second Lesson: 1 Peter 1:3-9
Gospel: John 20:19-31
On April 17 we celebrate the life of Emily Cooper, Deaconess. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Collect and Psalms will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from the English Standard Version Bible Anglicized
The Collect: Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Old Testament: 1 Samuel 16:1-13
Psalm: Psalm 23
Epistle: Ephesians 5:8-14
Gospel: John 9:1-41
On March 12th we celebrate the life of Gregory the Great, Bishop of Rome. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from the Christian Standard Bible.
The Collect: Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Old Testament: Exodus 17:1-7
Psalm: Psalm 95
Epistle: Romans 5:1-11
Gospel: John 4:5-42
On On March 9th We celebrate the life of Gregory, Bishop of Nyssa. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from The Revised Standard Version Bible
The Collect: Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Old Testament: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7
Psalm: Psalm 32
Epistle: Romans 5:12-19
Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11
On February 25 we celebrate the life of John Roberts Priest.
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The Collect and Psalm will be read from the Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from The Easy to Read Version Bible
The Collect: O God, who before the passion of your only begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Old Testament: Exodus 24:12-18
Psalm: Psalm 2 or 99
Epistle: 2 Peter 1:16-21
Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9
On February 16 we celebrate the life of Charles Todd Quintard, Bishop of Tennessee. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Collect and Psalm will be read from the Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from the World English Bible
The Collect: Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Old Testament: Isaiah 58:1-12
Psalm: Psalm 112:1-10
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 2:1-12
Gospel: Matthew 5:13-20
On February 13 we celebrate the life of Absalom Jones, Priest. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer.
The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from New Revised Standard Version Bible Anglicized
The Collect: Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Old Testament: Micah 6:1-8
Psalm: Psalm 15
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12
On February 4 we celebrate the life of Anskar, Archbishop of Hamburg, Missionary to Denmark and Sweden. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer. The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from New Revised Standard Version Bible
The Collect: Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Old Testament: Isaiah 61: 10 – 62:3
Psalm: 147
Epistle: Galatians 3:23-25;4:4-7
Gospel: John 1:1-18
On December 30 we celebrate the life of Frances Joseph Gaudet Educator and Prison Reformer. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from the New International Version Bible
The Collect: Purify our conscience, Almighty God, by your daily visitation, that your Son Jesus Christ, at his coming, may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Old Testament: Isaiah 7:10-16
Psalm: Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18
Epistle: Romans 1:1-7
Gospel: Matthew 1:18-25
On December 22 we celebrate the life of Henry Budd, Priest. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Collect and Psalms will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from the New Century Version Bible
The Collect: Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
Old Testament: Isaiah 35:1-10
Psalm: Psalm 146:4-9 or Canticle 3 or Canticle 15
Epistle: James 5:7-10
Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11
On December December 19 we celebrate the life of Lillian Trasher, Missionary in Egypt.
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The Collect and Psalms will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from The English Standard Version Anglicised
The Collect: Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Track 1 Old Testament: Proverbs 31:10-31
Track 1 Psalm: Psalm 1
Track 2 Old Testament: Wisdom of Solomon 1:16-2:1, 12-22
Read from The New Revised Standard Version Bible
Track 2 Old Testament: Jeremiah 11:18-20
Track 2 Psalm: Psalm 54
Epistle: James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a
Gospel: Mark 9:30-37
On September 26 we celebrate the life of Wilson Carlile Priest. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses
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The Collect: Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen.
Track 1 Old Testament: Song of Solomon 2:8-13
Track 1 Psalm: Psalm 45:1-2, 7-10
Track 2 Old Testament: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9
Track 2 Psalm: Psalm 15
Epistle: James 1:17-27
Gospel: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
On September 4 we celebrate the life of Albert Schweitzer. From A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Collect: Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered together in unity by your Holy Spirit, may show forth your power among all peoples, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Track 1Old Testament: 1 Kings 8:(1, 6, 10-11), 22-30, 41-43
Track 1 Psalm: Psalm 84
Track 2 Old Testament: Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18
Track 2 Psalm: Psalm 34:15-22
Epistle: Ephesians 6:10-20
Gospel: John 6:56-69
On August 29 we celebrate the life of John Bunyan, writer. From A Great Cloud of Witnesses
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The Collect and Psalms will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer.
The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from the Revised Standard Version Bible.
The Collect: Almighty God, you have given your only Son to be for us a sacrifice for sin, and also an example of godly life: Give us grace to receive thankfully the fruits of his redeeming work, and to follow daily in the blessed steps of his most holy life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Track 1 Old Testament: 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14
Track 1 Psalm: Psalm 111
Track 2 Old Testament: Proverbs 9:1-6
Track 2 Psalm: Psalm 34:9-14
Epistle: Ephesians 5:15-20
Gospel: John 6:51-58
On August 18 we celebrate the life of Artemisia Bowden, Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Collect and Psalms will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from the Easy to Read Bible
The Collect: Grant to us, Lord, we pray, the spirit to think and do always those things that are right, that we, who cannot exist without you, may by you be enabled to live according to your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Track 1 Old Testament: 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33
Track 1 Psalm 130
Track 2 Old Testament: Old Testament: 1 Kings 19:4-8
Track 2 Psalm: Psalm 34:1-8
The Epistle: Ephesians 4:25-5:2
Gospel: John 6:35, 41-51
On August 12 we celebrate the life of Florence Nightingale
Nurse, Social Reformer. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Collect and Psalms will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from The World English Bible
The Collect: Let your continual mercy, O Lord, cleanse and defend your Church; and, because it cannot continue in safety without your help, protect and govern it always by your goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Track 1 Old Testament: 2 Samuel 11:26 – 12:13a
Track 1 Psalm Psalm 51:1-13
Track 2 Old Testament: Exodus 16:2-4,9-15
Track 2 Psalm Psalm 78:23-29
Epistle: Ephesians 4: 1 – 16
Gospel: John 6:24-36
Closing Prayer: On August 7 we celebrate the life of John Mason Neale, Priest. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Collect and Psalms will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from the New Revised Standard Version Bible Anglicized
The Collect: O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Track 1 Old Testament: 2 Samuel 11:1-15
Track 1 Psalm: Psalm 14
Track 2 Old Testament: 2 Kings 4:42-44
Track 2 Psalm: 145:10-19
Epistle: Ephesians 3:14-21
Gospel: John 6:1-21
On August 3 we celebrate the life of George Freeman Bragg, Jr. Priest. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses
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The Collect and Psalms will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from New Revised Standard Version Bible
The Collect: Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom, you know our necessities before we ask and our ignorance in asking: Have compassion on our weakness, and mercifully give us those things which for our unworthiness we dare not, and for our blindness we cannot ask; through the worthiness of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Track 1 Old Testament: 2 Samuel 7:1-14a
Track 1 Psalm: Psalm 89:20-37
Track 2 Old Testament: Jeremiah 23:1-6
Track 2 Psalm: Psalm 23
Epistle: Ephesians 2:11-22
Gospel: Mark 6:30-34, 53-56
On July 24 we celebrate the life of Thomas à Kempis, Priest. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses
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The Collect and Psalms will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from the New International Version Bible
The Collect: O Lord, mercifully receive the prayers of your people who call upon you, and grant that they may know and understand what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to accomplish them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Track 1 Old Testament: 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19
Track 1 Psalm: Psalm 24
Track 2 Old Testament: Amos 7:7-15
Track 2 Psalm: Psalm 85:8-13
Epistle: Ephesians 1:3-14
Gospel: Mark 6:14-29
On July 21 we celebrate the life of Albert John Luthuli (Lew-tha-lee), Prophetic Witness in South Africa. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Collect and Psalms will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from the New Century Version Bible
The Collect: O God, you have taught us to keep all your commandments by loving you and our neighbor: Grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to you with our whole heart, and united to one another with pure affection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Track 1 Old Testament: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10
Track 1 Psalm: Psalm 48
Track 2 Old Testament: Ezekiel 2:1-5
Track 2 Psalm: Psalm 123
Epistle: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10
Gospel: Mark 6:1-13
On July 13 we celebrate the life of Conrad Weiser Witness to Peace and Reconciliation. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Collect and Psalms will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
The Old Testament, Epistle, and Gospel will be read from the New American Standard Bible and The New Revised Standard Version Bible
The Collect: Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Track 1 Old Testament: 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27
Track 1 Psalm: Psalm 130
Track 2 Old Testament: Wisdom of Solomon 1:13-15; 2:23-24 Read from The New Revised Standard Version
Track 2 Psalm: Lamentations 3:22-33 or Psalm 30
Epistle: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15
Gospel: Mark 5:21-43
On July 1 we celebrate the life of Harriet Beecher Stowe, Writer and Prophetic Witness. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Collect and Psalms will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer.
The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from the Modern English Version Bible
The Collect: O Lord, make us have perpetual love and reverence for your holy Name, for you never fail to help and govern those whom you have set upon the sure foundation of your lovingkindness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Track 1 Old Testament: 1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49 or 1 Samuel 17:57-18:5,10-16
Track 1 Psalm: Psalm 9:9-20 or Psalm 133
Track 2 Old Testament: Job 38:1-11
Track 2 Psalm Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32
Epistle: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13
Gospel: Mark 4:35-41
Closing Prayer: On June June 27 we celebrate the life of Cornelius Hill Priest and Chief among the Oneida. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Collect and Psalms will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from the Lexham English Bible
The Collect: Keep, O Lord, your household the Church in your steadfast faith and love, that through your grace we may proclaim your truth with boldness, and minister your justice with compassion; for the sake of our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Track 1 Old Testament: 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13
Psalm: Psalm 20
Track 2 Old Testament: Ezekiel 17:22-24
Psalm: Psalm 92:1-4,11-14
Epistle: 2 Corinthians 5:6-17
Gospel: Mark 4:26-34
On June June 22 we celebrate the life of Alban, First Martyr of Britain. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Collect and Psalm will be read from the Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from the International Children’s Bible
The Collect: O God, from whom all good proceeds: Grant that by your inspiration we may think those things that are right, and by your merciful guiding may do them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Track 1 Old Testament:1 Samuel 8:4-20, 1 Samuel 11:14-15
Psalm: Psalm 138
Track 2 Old Testament: Genesis 3:8-15
Psalm: Psalm 130
The Epistle: 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1
Gospel: Mark 3:20-35
On June 15 we celebrate the life of Evelyn Underhill. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Collect, and Psalms will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from the Holman Christian Standard Bible
The Collect: O God, your never-failing providence sets in order all things both in heaven and earth: Put away from us, we entreat you, all hurtful things, and give us those things which are profitable for us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Track 1
Old Testament: 1 Samuel 3:1-20
Psalm: Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17
Track 2
Old Testament: Deuteronomy 5:12-15
Psalm: Psalm 81:1-10
Epistle: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12
Gospel: Mark 2:23-3:6
On June 8 we celebrate the life of Roland Allen, Mission Strategist. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses
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The Collect and Psalms will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from God’s Word translation
The Collect: Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Old Testament: Isaiah 6:1-8
Psalm: Psalm 29 or Canticle 13
Epistle: Romans 8:12-17
Gospel: John 3:1-17
On May 30 we celebrate the life of Jeanne d’Arc (Joan of Arc) Mystic and Soldier. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
The First Lesson, Second Lesson and Gospel will be read from English Standard Version Anglicized Bible
The Collect: Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Lesson: Acts 2:1-21 Or Ezkiel 37:1-14
Psalm: Psalm 104: 25-35,37
Second Lesson: Romans 8:22-27 or Acts 2:1-21
Gospel: John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15
On May 24 we celebrate the life of Jackson Kemper First Missionary Bishop in the United States. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses
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The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
The First Lesson, Epistle and Gospel will be read from the Christian Standard Bible
The Collect: O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
First Lesson: Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Psalm: Psalm 1
Epistle: 1 John 5:9-13
Gospel: John 17:6-19
On May 13 we celebrate the life of Frances Perkins, Public Servant and Prophetic Witness. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
The First Lesson, Epistle and Gospel will be read from the Amplified Bible
Collect: O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Lesson: Acts 10:44-48
Psalm 98
The Epistle: 1 John 5:1-6
The Gospel: John 15:9-17
On May 10 we celebrate the life of Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf Prophetic Witness. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
The First Lesson, Epistle and Gospel will be read from the Revised Standard Version Bible
The Collect: Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Lesson: Acts 8:26-40
Psalm: Psalm 22:24-30
Epistle: 1 John 4:7-21
Gospel: John 15:1-8
On April 29 we celebrate the life of Catherine of Siena. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
The First Lesson, Epistle and Gospel will be read from the Easy to Read Bible
The Collect: O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Lesson: Acts 4:5-12
Psalm: Psalm 23
Epistle: 1 John 3:16-24
Gospel: John 10:11-18
On April 22 we celebrate the lives of John Muir, Naturalist and Writer, and Hudson Stuck, Priest and Environmentalist.. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
The First Lesson, Epistle and Gospel will be read from World English Bible
The Collect: O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
First Lesson: Acts 3:12-19
Psalm: Psalm 4
Epistle: 1 John 3:1-7
Gospel: Luke 24:36b-48
On April April 14 we celebrate the lives of Edward Thomas Demby, , and Henry Beard Delany, Bishops. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses
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The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
The First Lesson, Epistle and Gospel will be read from New Revised Standard Version Anglicized Bible
The Collect: O God, who for our redemption gave your only-begotten Son to the death of the cross, and by his glorious resurrection delivered us from the power of our enemy: Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
First Lesson: Acts 10:34-43
Psalm: Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Gospel: John 20:1-18
On April 6 we celebrate the life of Daniel G. C. Wu. Priest and Missionary among Chinese Americans. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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Unfortunately this week I am traveling and will be unable to record Sunday’s Lectionary.
The Collect and Psalms are from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel are from New Revised Standard Version Bible
The Collect: Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Old Testament: Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm: Psalm 31:9-16
Epistle: Philippians 2:5-11
Gospel: Mark 14:1-15:47
On April 9 we celebrate the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer Theologian and Martyr. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Collect and Psalms will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from the New American Standard Bible
The Collect: Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Old Testament: Jeremiah 31:31-34
Psalm: Psalm 51:1-13 or Psalm 119:9-16
Epistle: Hebrews 5:5-10
Gospel: John 12:20-33
On March 17 we celebrate the life of Patrick, Bishop and Missionary of Ireland. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from the Modern English Version Bible
The Collect: Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Old Testament: Numbers 21:4-9
Psalm: Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22
Epistle: Ephesians 2:1-10
Gospel: John 3:14-21
On March 12 we celebrate the life of Gregory the Great, Bishop of Rome. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses
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The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from The Message
The Collect: Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Old Testament: Exodus 20:1-17
Psalm: Psalm 19
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
Gospel: John 2:13-22
On March 6 we celebrate the lives of William W. Mayo, and Charles F. Menninger. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer.
The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from Lexham English Bible
The Collect: O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Old Testament: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16
Psalm 22:22-30
Epistle: Romans 4:13-25
Gospel: Mark 8:31-38
Closing Prayer: On February 26 we celebrate the life of Emily Malbone Morgan, Prophetic Witness. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer.
The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from the International Children’s Bible.
The Collect: Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Old Testament: Genesis 9:8-17
Psalm: Psalm 25:1-9
Epistle: 1 Peter 3:18-22
Gospel: Mark 1:9-15
On February 20 we celebrate the life of Frederick Douglass, Orator and Advocate for Truth and Justice. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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I am unable to record this weeks readings because I will be traveling for a family reunion and wedding anniversary celebration. I will be back next week. The Collect and Psalms are from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer. The Old Testament, New Testament and Gospel are from the World English Bible The Collect: … Continue reading →
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The Collect: Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen.
Track 1 Old Testament: Exodus 3:1-15
Track 1 Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45c
Track 2 Old Testament: Jeremiah 15:15-21
Track 2 Psalm: Psalm 26:1-8
The Epistle: Romans 12:9-21
The Gospel: Matthew 16:21-28
Closing Prayer: On September 7 we celebrate the life of Elie Naud, Huguenot Witness to the Faith. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from the New International Version Bible.
The Collect and Psalms will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer.
The Collect: Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered together in unity by your Holy Spirit, may show forth your power among all peoples, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Track 1 Old Testament: Exodus 1:8-2:10
Track 1 Psalm 124
Track 2 Old Testament: Isaiah 51:1-6
Track 2 Psalm 138
Epistle: Romans 12:1-8
Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20
On August 29 we celebrate the life of John Bunyan, Writer. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Collect and Psalms will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer. The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from New Century Version Bible The Collect: Almighty God, you have given your only Son to be for us a sacrifice for sin, and also an example of godly life: Give … Continue reading →
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The Collect and Psalms will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer. The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from New American Standard Bible. The Collect: Grant to us, Lord, we pray, the spirit to think and do always those things that are right, that we, who cannot exist without … Continue reading →
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The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from the Modern English Version Bible The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer. Collect: O God, who on the holy mount revealed to chosen witnesses your well-beloved Son, wonderfully transfigured, in raiment white and glistening: Mercifully grant that … Continue reading →
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The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from The Message. The Collect and Psalms will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer. The Collect: O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that, … Continue reading →
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Track 1 & 2 Old Testaments, Epistles and Gospel will be read from the Lexham English Bible The Collect and Psalms will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer. The Collect: Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom, you know our necessities before we ask and our ignorance in asking: Have compassion … Continue reading →
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I am traveling again this week, I will be back recording in two weeks. The Collect: O God, you have taught us to keep all your commandments by loving you and our neighbor: Grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to you with our whole heart, and united to … Continue reading →
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The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from the International Children’s Bible. The Collect and Psalms will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer. The Collect: Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us … Continue reading →
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The Old Testament, New Testament and Gospel will be read from Holman Christian Standard Bible. The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer. The Collect: O Lord, make us have perpetual love and reverence for your holy Name, for you never fail to help and govern those whom … Continue reading →
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The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from the God’s Word translation. The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer. The Collect: Keep, O Lord, your household the Church in your steadfast faith and love, that through your grace we may proclaim your truth with boldness, … Continue reading →
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The Old Testament and Epistle will be read from English Standard Version Bible Anglicized. The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer. The Collect: O God, from whom all good proceeds: Grant that by your inspiration we may think those things that are right, and by your merciful … Continue reading →
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Whitsunday
I am traveling for the next two weeks and will be back on line June 11.
The Collect and Psalm are from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
The First Lesson, Second Lesson and Gospel are from Douay-Rheims Bible
The Collect: Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Lesson: Acts 2:1-21 or Numbers 11:24-30
Psalm: Psalm 104:25-35,37
Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 or Acts 2:1-21
Gospel: John 20:19-23 or John 7:37-39
Closing Prayer: On June 1 we celebrate the life of Justin, Martyr at Rome. From A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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I am traveling for the next two weeks and will be back on line June 11.
The Collect and Psalm are from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer.
The First Lesson, Second Lesson and Gospel are from Christian Standard Bible.
The Collect: O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
First Lesson: Acts 1:6-14
Psalm: Psalm 68:1-10, 33-36
Second Lesson: 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11
Gospel: John 17:1-11
Closing Prayer: On May 25 we celebrate the life of Bede, the Venerable, Priest and Monk of Jarrow. From A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The first lesson, second lesson and Gospel will be read from the Amplified Bible.
The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer.
The Collect: O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Lesson: Acts 17:22-31
Psalm: Psalm 66:7-18
Second Lesson: 1 Peter 3:13-22
Gospel: John 14:15-21
Closing Prayer: On May 21 we celebrate the life of John Eliot, Missionary among the Algonquin. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The First Lesson, Second Lesson and Gospel will be read from the Revised Standard Version Bible.
The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer.
The Collect: Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Lesson: Acts 7:55-60
Psalm: Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16
Second Lesson: 1 Peter 2:2-10
Gospel: John 14:1-14
Closing prayer: On May 7 we celebrate the life of Harriet Starr Cannon, Religious. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The First Lesson, Second Lesson and Gospel will be read from the Easy To Read Bible.
The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer.
The Collect: O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Lesson: Acts 2:42-47
Psalm: Psalm 23
Second Lesson: 1 Peter 2:19-25
Gospel: John 10:1-10
Closing Prayer: On April 30 we celebrate the life of Sarah Josepha Buell Hale editor and prophetic witness. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The First Lesson, Second Lesson and Gospel will be read from the World English Bible. The Collect, and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer.
The Collect: O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
First Lesson: Acts 2:14a, 36-41
Psalm 116:1-3,10-17
Second Lesson: 1 Peter 1:17-23
Gospel: Luke 24:13-35
Closing Prayer: On April 23 we celebrate the life of Toyohiko Kagawa Prophetic Witness in Japan. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The First Lesson, Second Lesson and Gospel will be read from the New Revised Standard Version Bible Anglicized.
The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
The Collect: Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ’s Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Lesson: Acts 2:14a, 22-32
Psalm 16
Second Lesson: 1 Peter 1:3-9
Gospel: John 20:19-31
Closing Prayer: On April 22 we celebrate the lives of John Muir, Naturalist and Writer, 1914, and, Hudson Stuck, Priest and Environmentalist. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The First Lesson, Second Lesson and Gospel will be read from The New Revised Standard Version Bible
The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
First Lesson: Acts 10:34-43 or Jeremiah 31:1-6
Psalm: Psalm 118:1-2,14-24
Second Lesson: Colossians 3:1-4 or Acts 10:34-43
Gospel: John 20:1-18 or Matthew 28:1-10
Closing Prayer On April 15 we celebrate the lives of Damien, Priest and Leper, and Marianne, Religious of Molokai. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from The New International Version Bible.
The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
The Collect: Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Old Testament: Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm: Psalm 31:9-16
Epistle: Philippians 2:5-11
Gospel: Matthew 26:14-27:66
Closing Prayer: On April 6 we celebrate the life of Daniel G. C. Wu Priest and Missionary among Chinese Americans. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common prayer.
The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from New American Standard Bible
The Collect: Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Old Testament: Ezekiel 37:1-14
Psalm: Psalm 130
Epistle: Romans 8:6-11
Gospel: John 11:1-45
On April 2 we celebrate the life of James Lloyd Breck, Priest. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from the Modern English Version bible.
The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer.
The Collect: Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Old Testament: 1 Samuel 16:1-13
Psalm: Psalm 23
Epistle: Ephesians 5:8-14
Gospel: John 9:1-41
On March 20 we celebrate the life of Thomas Ken Bishop of Bath and Wells. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from Lexham English Bible
The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
The Collect: Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Old Testament: Exodus 17:1-7
Psalm 95
Epistle: Romans 5:1-11
Gospel: John 4:5-42
On March 17 we celebrate the life of Patrick, Bishop and Missionary of Ireland. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Pray.
The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from the International Children’s Bible.
Old Testament: Genesis 12:1-4a
Psalm: Psalm 121
Epistle: Romans 4:1-5, 13-17
Gospel: John 3:1-17
On March 8 we celebrate the life of Geoffrey Anketell Studdert Kennedy, Priest. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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I am traveling and not able to record this weeks readings. I will be back next week.
Thank you for listening.
Collect: Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Old Testament: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7
Psalm: 32
The Epistle: Romans 5:12-19
The Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11
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The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from the Holman Christian Standard Bible.
The Collect, and Psalms will read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer.
The Collect: O God, who before the passion of your only begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Old Testament: Exodus 24:12-18
Psalm: Psalm 2 or 99
Epistle: 2 Peter 1:16-21
Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9
On February 21 we celebrate the life of John Henry Newman Priest and Theologian. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The First and Second Lesson’s, and the Gospel will be read from the God’s Word Translation. The second lesson reading from Sirach will be from The New Revised Standard Version Bible.
The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer.
The Collect:O God, the strength of all who put their trust in you: Mercifully accept our prayers; and because in our weakness we can do nothing good without you, give us the help of your grace, that in keeping your commandments we may please you both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Lesson: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 or Sirach 15:15-20
Psalm: Psalm 119:1-8
Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9
Gospel: Matthew 5:21-37
On February 12 we celebrate the life of Charles Freer Andrews, Priest and “Friend of the Poor” in India. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from English Standard Version Bible Anglicised.
The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer.
The Collect:Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Old Testament: Isaiah 58:1-9a, (9b-12)
Psalm: Psalm 112:1-9, (10)
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 2:1-12, (13-16)
Gospel: Matthew 5:13-20
On February 5 we celebrate the lives of Roger Williams, and Anne Hutchinson, Prophetic Witnesses. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Old Testament, Epistle and the Gospel will be read from Christian Standard Bible
The Collect, and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer.
The Collect: Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Old Testament: Micah 6:1-8
Psalm: Psalm 15
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12
Closing Prayer: On January 31 we celebrate the life of Samuel Shoemaker
Priest and Evangelist. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Old Testament, New Testament and Gospel will be read from the Amplified Bible.
The Collect, and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer.
The Collect: Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Old Testament: Isaiah 9:1-4
Psalm: Psalm 27:1, 5-13
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18
Gospel: Matthew 4:12-23
On January 23, we celebrate the life of Phillips Brooks, Bishop of Massachusetts. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Collect, and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from Revised Standard Version Bible
The Collect: Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Old Testament: Isaiah 49:1-7
Psalm: Psalm 40:1-12
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
Gospel: John 1:29-42
On January 19 we celebrate the life of Wulfstan, Bishop of Worcester. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The First Lesson, Second Lesson and Gospel will be read from the Easy To Read Version Bible
The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer.
The Collect: Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
First Lesson: Isaiah 42:1-9
Psalm: Psalm 29
Second Lesson: Acts 10:34-43
Gospel: Matthew 3:13-17
On January 8 we celebrate the life of Harriet Bedell, Deaconess and Missionary. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Old Testament, New Testament and Gospel will be read from New Revised Standard Bible Anglicized
The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer.
The Collect: Eternal Father, you gave to your incarnate Son the holy name of Jesus to be the sign of our salvation: Plant in every heart, we pray, the love of him who is the Savior of the world, our Lord Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
Old Testament: Numbers 6:22-27
Psalm: Psalm 8
Epistle: Galatians 4:4-7 or Philippians 2:5-11
Gospel: Luke 2:15-21
Closing Prayer: On January 3 we celebrate the life of William Passavant, Prophetic Witness. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from The New Revised Standard Version bible.
The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer.
The Collect: O God, you make us glad by the yearly festival of the birth of your only Son Jesus Christ: Grant that we, who joyfully receive him as our Redeemer, may with sure confidence behold him when he comes to be our Judge; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.Amen.
Old Testament: Isaiah 52:7-10
Psalm: Psalm 98
Epistle: Hebrews 1:1-4 (5-12)
Gospel: John 1:1-14
On December 31 we celebrate the life of Samuel Ajayi (A-jih-ee) Crowther, Bishop in the Niger Territories. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Old Testament, New Testament and Gospel will be read from The New Revised Standard Version Bible Anglicized.
The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer.
The Collect: Purify our conscience, Almighty God, by your daily visitation, that your Son Jesus Christ, at his coming, may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Old Testament: Isaiah 7:10-16
Psalm: Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18
Epistle: Romans 1:1-7
Gospel: Matthew 1:18-25
On December 22 we celebrate the life of Henry Budd Priest, Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Old Testament, New Testament and Gospel will be read from the New American Standard Bible
The Collect, Psalms and Canticles will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
The Collect: Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
Old Testament: Isaiah 35:1-10
Psalm 146:4-9
Canticle 3
Canticle 15
Epistle: James 5:7-10 read from New American Standard Bible
Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11 read from New American Standard Bible
On December 15 we celebrate the life of Robert McDonald Priest. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses
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The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel are read from the Lexham English Bible
The Collect and Psalm are read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
The Collect: Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Old Testament: Isaiah 11:1-10
Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19
Epistle: Romans 15:4-13
Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12
On December 6 we celebrate the life of Nicholas, Bishop of Myra. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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This week I am introducing a new practice of which bible the readings will come from. In the past a different bible was used for each of the lessons. For Advent I will use one bible for all readings giving you a consistent tone/language for all three readings. I will continue to use The Episcopal … Continue reading →
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The Collect: Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with … Continue reading →
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The Collect: Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and … Continue reading →
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The Collect: O God, whose blessed Son came into the world that he might destroy the works of the devil and make us children of God and heirs of eternal life: Grant that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves as he is pure; that, when he comes again with power and great glory, we … Continue reading →
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The Collect: Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your gift that your faithful people offer you true and laudable service: Grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. … Continue reading →
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The Collect: Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Track 1 Old … Continue reading →
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The Collect: Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one … Continue reading →
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The Collect: Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, that we may continually be given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Track 1 Old Testament: Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 read from God’s … Continue reading →
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I will be traveling the next two weeks and unable to record. I will be back recording for Oct. 9. The Collect: Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and to give more than we either desire or deserve: Pour upon us the abundance of your mercy, […]
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I will be traveling the next two weeks and unable to record. I will be back recording for Oct. 9. The Collect: O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises, may become partakers of your heavenly […]
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The Collect: Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, […]
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The Collect: O God, because without you we are not able to please you mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Track 1 Old Testament: […]
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The Collect: Grant us, O Lord, to trust in you with all our hearts; for, as you always resist the proud who confide in their own strength, so you never forsake those who make their boast of your mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one […]
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The Collect: Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with […]
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The Collect: Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered together in unity by your Holy Spirit, may show forth your power among all peoples, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Track […]
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The Collect: Almighty God, you have given your only Son to be for us a sacrifice for sin, and also an example of godly life: Give us grace to receive thankfully the fruits of his redeeming work, and to follow daily in the blessed steps of his most holy life; through Jesus Christ your Son […]
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The Collect: Grant to us, Lord, we pray, the spirit to think and do always those things that are right, that we, who cannot exist without you, may by you be enabled to live according to your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, […]
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The Collect: Let your continual mercy, O Lord, cleanse and defend your Church; and, because it cannot continue in safety without your help, protect and govern it always by your goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Track 1 […]
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The Collect: O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who […]
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The Collect: Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom, you know our necessities before we ask and our ignorance in asking: Have compassion on our weakness, and mercifully give us those things which for our unworthiness we dare not, and for our blindness we cannot ask; through the worthiness of your Son Jesus Christ our […]
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The Collect: O Lord, mercifully receive the prayers of your people who call upon you, and grant that they may know and understand what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to accomplish them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, […]
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The Collect: O God, you have taught us to keep all your commandments by loving you and our neighbor: Grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to you with our whole heart, and united to one another with pure affection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns […]
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The Collect: Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who […]
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The Collect: O Lord, make us have perpetual love and reverence for your holy Name, for you never fail to help and govern those whom you have set upon the sure foundation of your loving-kindness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and […]
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First Lesson: Acts 16:16-34 Psalm: Psalm 97 Second Lesson: Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 Gospel: John 17:20-26 I am traveling this week but will be back on line next week. Be safe.
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The Collect: O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who […]
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The Collect: Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and […]
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The Collect: O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. First Lesson: […]
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The Collect: O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. First […]
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The Collect: Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ’s Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the […]
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The Collect: O God, who for our redemption gave your only-begotten Son to the death of the cross, and by his glorious resurrection delivered us from the power of our enemy: Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ […]
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The Collect: Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, […]
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The Collect: Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; […]
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The Collect: Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. […]
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The Collect: Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through […]
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The Collect: O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit […]
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The Collect: Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Old Testament: Deuteronomy 26:1-11 read from New Revised Standard Bible Anglicized
Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
Epistle: Romans 10:8b-13 read from the World English Bible
Gospel: Luke 4:1-13 Easy to Read Version Bible
Closing Prayer: On March 12 we celebrate the life of Gregory the Great, Bishop of Rome. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Collect: O God, who before the passion of your only-begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Old Testament: Exodus 34:29-35 read from the New International Version Bible
Psalm 99 read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
Epistle: 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 read from the New Living Translation
Gospel: Luke 9:28-43a, read from the New Revised Standard Version Bible
Closing Prayer: On March 4 we celebrate the life of Paul Cuffee, Witness to the Faith among the Shinnecock. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Collect: O Lord, you have taught us that without love whatever we do is worth nothing: Send your Holy Spirit and pour into our hearts your greatest gift, which is love, the true bond of peace and of all virtue, without which whoever lives is accounted dead before you. Grant this for the sake of your only Son Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Old Testament: Genesis 45:3-11, 15 read from the Moderen English Version Bible
Psalm 37:1-12, 41-42 read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 15:35-38,42-50 read from the New American Standard Bible
Gospel: Luke 6:27-38 read from the New Century Version Bible
Closing Prayer: On February 25 we celebrate the life of John Roberts Priest. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Collect: O God, the strength of all who put their trust in you: Mercifully accept our prayers; and because in our weakness we can do nothing good without you, give us the help of your grace, that in keeping your commandments we may please you both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Old Testament: Jeremiah 17:5-10 read from the 21 Century version King James Bible
Psalm 1 read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 read from the Lexham English Bible
Gospel: Luke 6:17-26 read from The Message
Closing Prayer: On February 20, we celebrate the life of Frederick Douglass, Orator and Advocate for Truth and Justice. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Collect: Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Old Testament: Isaiah 6:1-13 read from the God’s Word Translation
Psalm 138 read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 read from the Holman Christian Standard Bible
Gospel: Luke 5:1-11 read from the International Childrens Bible
Closing Prayer: On February 12 we celebrate the life of Charles Freer Andrews Priest and “Friend of the Poor” in India. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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The Collect: Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Old Testament: Jeremiah 1:4-10 read from the Amplified Bible
Psalm: Psalm 71:1-6 read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 read from the Christian Standard Bible
Gospel: Luke 4:21-30 read from the English Standard Version Anglicized
Closing Prayer: On January 31 we celebrate the life of John Bosco, Priest. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
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