Scriptures and Prayer for the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Old Testament: Exodus 16:2-15 or Jonah 3:10-4:11

Psalter: Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45 or Psalm 145:1-8

Epistle: Philippians 1:21-30

Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16

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God of miracles and of mercy, all creation sings your praise. Like the vineyard owner, your grace is  extravagant and unexpected. Lead us to repentance and the acceptance of your grace, that we may witness to your love, which embraces both those we call friend and those we call stranger. Amen.