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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God, our beloved, you set before us the goal of new life in Christ. May we live in the power of his resurrection and bring forth the fruit of your gentle and loving rule. Amen.