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, October 08, 2017

Scriptures and Prayer for the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Old Testament: Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 or Isaiah 5:1-7

Psalter: Psalm 19 or Psalm 80:7-15

Epistle: Philippians 3:4b-14

Gospel: Matthew 21:33-46
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Holy God, you love justice and hate oppression; you call us to righteousness and not to exploitation. Give us generous and loving hears, and eyes to see the splendor of your reign, that we may live in truth and honor, and praise you for the transformation of our lives, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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