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 19, 2018

Scriptures and Prayer for the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Old Testament: 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 or Proverbs 9:1-6

Psalter: Psalm 111 or Psalm 34:9-14

Epistle: Ephesians 5:15-20

Gospel: John 6:51-58
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Holy Wisdom, God of abundant life, you call us to the banquet of your love. We find you in the gifts you give; we know you in the ones with whom we share this holy food, and in the bread of this table, your son, Jesus Christ. Grant that we may be bread for others, as he is bread for us. Amen.

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