Scriptures and Prayer for the Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Old Testament: 1 Samuel 1:4-20 or Daniel 12:1-3

Psalter: 1 Samuel 2:1-10 or Psalm 16

Epistle: Hebrews 10:11-14, (15-18), 19-25

Gospel: Mark 13:1-8

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Providing God, you journeyed with Ruth and comforted Hannah when their lives were burdened by grief. Grant us faith to believe you will provide a future where we see none, that bitterness may turn to joy and barrenness may bear life. Amen.