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
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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, August 28, 2016

Scriptures and Prayer for the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Old Testament: Jeremiah 2:4-13 or Sirach 10:12-18 or Proverbs 25:6-7

Psalter: Psalm 81:1, 10-16 or Psalm 112

Epistle: Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16

Gospel: Luke 14:1, 7-14
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Almighty God, in your goodness, you provide for the needy. Remove from your people the pride of place and the pursuit of power that mocks humility. Open our hearts in generosity and justice to the neglected and lonely, that in showing esteem for others, we may honor and please you through Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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