A Weblog Dedicated to the Discussion of the Christian Faith and 21st Century Life

A Weblog Dedicated to the Discussion of the Christian Faith and 21st Century Life
___
I do not seek to understand that I may believe, but I believe in order to understand. For this also I believe, –that unless I believed, I should not understand.-- St. Anselm of Canterbury (1033-1109)

Sunday, July 08, 2012

Scriptures and Prayer for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

Old Testament: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10


Gospel: Mark 6:1-13
___
We thank you, loving God, for the surprises which you spring on us! You take the unlovely and cherish them, the mediocre and make them gifted, the mere nobodies and ordain them your apostles.

You entrust us with an authority and ministry far beyond our own strength. We are reticent. Yet under your patient care we discover that all things are possible to those who love you.

Surprise us again, loving Friend. Surprise us with the Christ who believes in us and the grace which is made perfect in human weakness.

Through Jesus Christ, we pray.

Amen!

-Bruce Prewer

No comments: