Scriptures and Prayer for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Old Testament: Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 or Zechariah 9:9-12

Psalter: Psalm 45:10-17 or Song of Solomon 2:8-13 or Psalm 145:8-14

Epistle: Romans 7:15-25

Gospel: Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
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We rejoice, O Christ, for in your tender compassion you shoulder our burdens and ease our heavy hearts. Give us the strength to carry each other as you have carried us. Amen.