Scriptures and Prayer for the Reign of Christ

Old Testament: 2 Samuel 23:1-7 or Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14

Psalter: Psalm 132:1-12, (13-18) or Psalm 93

Epistle: Revelation 1:4b-8

Gospel: John 18:33-37

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Shepherd of Israel, hear our prayer as your Son heard the plea of the criminal crucified with him. Gather into Christ's holy reign the broken, the sorrowing, and the sinner, that all may know wholeness, joy, and forgiveness. Amen.