Scriptures and Prayer for the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

Old Testament: Amos 8:1-12 or Genesis 18:1-10

Psalter: Psalm 52 or Psalm 15

Epistle: Colossians 1:15-28

Gospel: Luke 10:38-42
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Ever-faithful God, whose being is perfect righteousness: reconcile us in your Son with the helpless and the needy, with those we would ignore or oppress, and with those we have called enemies, that we may serve all people as your hands of love, and sit at the feet of those who need our compassionate care. Amen.