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 05, 2018

Scriptures and Prayer for the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

Old Testament: 2 Samuel 11:26 - 12:13 or Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15

Psalter: Psalm 51:1-12 or Psalm 78:23-29

Epistle: Ephesians 4:1-16

Gospel: John 6:24-35
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God of the lowly and the mighty, you know the ugliness of your people when we harm and destroy one another, yet you offer us forgiveness of our sins if we but turn to you. Expand our hearts to receive the mercy you give us, that, in turn, we may share your grace and mercy with others each moment of our lives. Amen.

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