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Sunday - Pentecost 11 - Proper 13

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Jesus heals Raphael [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons Highlights and Reflections Daily Office Lectionary Readings Opening Sentence And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.   John 1:14 Today |  Sunday | 31 July 2016 | Eleventh Sunday in Pentecost Ps. 93 96; Ps. 34; Judges 6:1–24; 2 Cor. 9:6–15; Mark 3:20–30 Psalm 96 | Enthronement Psalm - Click here Sing to the Lord a new song; declare God's deeds to the nations; the Lord is king let the earth and heavens rejoice. Judges 6 Because the people did evil in the sight of the Lord, they were handed over to Midianites and were oppressed; Gideon comes into the presence of the angel of the Lord and does not die but sees the sacrifice being made to the Lord. 2 Corinthians 9 | Background Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.  And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having

Friday - Pentecost 10 - Proper 12

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Pentecost and the People Mission St Clare Highlights and Reflections Daily Office Lectionary Readings Opening Sentence And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.   John 1:14 Today | Friday | 29 July 2016 Ps. 69:1–23 (24–30) 31–38; Ps. 73; Judges 5:1–18; Acts 2:1–21; Matt. 28:1–10   Psalm 69 | Individual Lament |  Click here Lord, Save me for they are after me; there are more after me than the number of hairs on my head; they are after me because of my faith in you; do not let them dishonor me; answer my prayer and save me as you will with Zion. Judges 5 | J udges is the seventh book of the Old Testament, and it tells story of the time from Joshua’s death to the beginning of Israel monarchy under Saul.   |  Click here  Deborah and Barak son of Abinoam sang on that day; We will make a melody to the Lord who has given us victory; We won a great victory and wiped them out. Acts 2 | Background -  Click here The Holy Spirit came to the disciples and g

Next Week's Reading - Pentecost 11 - Proper 13

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blog.faithlife.com/blog/2014/09/the-10-fs-of-bible-study/ Bible in Time 2016 Readings for Next Week Book of Common Prayer - Daily Office Lectionary Week of the Eleventh Sunday in Pentecost - Proper 13 Sunday | 31 July 2016 | Eleventh Sunday in Pentecost Ps. 93 96; Ps. 34; Judges 6:1–24; 2 Cor. 9:6–15; Mark 3:20–30 Monday | 1 August 2016 Ps. 80; Ps. 77 [79]; Judges 6:25–40; Acts 2:37–47; John 1:1–18 Tuesday | 2 August 2016 Ps. 78:1–39; Ps. 78:40–72; Judges 7:1–18; Acts 3:1–11; John 1:19–28 Wednesday | 3 August 2016 Ps. 119:97–120; Ps. 81 82; Judges 7:19—8:12; Acts 3:12–26; John 1:29–42 Thursday | 4 August 2016 Ps. [83] or 145; Ps. 85 86; Judges 8:22–35; Acts 4:1–12; John 1:43–51 Friday | 5 August 2016 Ps. 84; 1 Kings 19:1–12; 2 Corinthians 3:1–9 18 Saturday | 6 August 2016 Ps. 2 24; Exodus 24:12–18; 2 Corinthians 4:1–6; Ps. 72; John 12:27–36a Click on scripture reference to go to readings in Biblegateway.com Bible in Time 2016 will be using the Daily

Thursday - Pentecost 10 - Proper 12

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Highlights from today's Daily Office Readings God has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 1 Peter 2:9 Thursday | 28 July 2016 Ps. [70]  71; Ps. 74; Judges 4:4–23; Acts 1:15–26; Matt. 27:55–66 Psalm 71 You have judged our nation; where are the prophets; please remember your covenant with us Judges 4 Deborah is judge and informs the king of a new conquest; the wife of the king going to be conquered kills her husband with a tent post and spares herself; the Lord is credited for handing this land to the people. Acts 1 Jesus ascends and the disciples go to Jerusalem to wait for the Holy Spirit. Matthew 27 Jesus is buried in a borrowed tomb; guards are placed on it. Tomorrow |  Friday | 29 July 2016 Ps. 69:1–23 (24–30) 31–38; Ps. 73; Judges 5:1–18; Acts 2:1–21; Matt. 28:1–10 Collect of the Day: Proper 12 O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon

Wednesday - Pentecost 10 - Proper 12

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Jesus ascending into heaven John Singleton Copley [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons Highlights from the Daily Office Readings for today Today | Wednesday | 27 July 2016 Ps. 72; Ps. 119:73–96; Judges 3:12–30; Acts 1:1–14; Matt. 27:45–54 Psalm 72 May the King rule with righteousness and justice; he will be blessed by God. Acts 1 Luke continues the work of the church as Jesus ascends into heaven and the disciples; they spent their days in prayer and works of ministry. Matthew 27 Jesus on the cross calls out the first line in Psalm 22; He died and many in that place rose from the dead as a precursor to what Jesus was going to do; They showed themselves in the city. Tomorrow | Thursday | 28 July 2016 Ps. [70]  71; Ps. 74; Judges 4:4–23; Acts 1:15–26; Matt. 27:55–66 General Thanksgiving Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all whom you have ma

Tuesday - Pentecost 10 - Proper 12

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I thirst F. Holland Day [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons Highlights and Reflections | Daily Office Readings Book of Common Prayer Week of  Pentecost 10 | Proper 12 Opening Sentence | If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Colossians 3:1 Pray -  Click here Today | Tuesday | 26 July 2016 Ps. 61  62; Ps. 68:1–20 (21–23) 24–36; Judges 2:1–5  11–23; Rom. 16:17–27; Matt. 27:32–44 Psalm 61 You protect me during the days of my life; Let me abide with you forever; I will always sing praises to your name Judges 2 The people left God to worship elsewhere; God let them be plundered; they did not follow the ways of their ancestors. Romans 16 Final greetings and benedictions; keep the faith and be blessed. Matthew 27 Jesus is crucified and hung on a cross, is mocked as he hangs there. Tomorrow | Wednesday | 27 July 2016 Ps. 72; Ps. 119:73–96; Judges 3:12–30;

Monday -Pentecost 10 - Proper 12

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http://www.josemariaescriva.info/article/3rd-luminous-mystery Highlights from the Readings Morning Daily Office | Book of Common Prayer Opening Sentence Their sound has gone out into all lands, and their message to the ends of the world. Psalm 19: 14 Psalm 34 The Lord is good; happy are those that put their trust in God; the Lord protects; Jeremiah 16 The days are coming with the Lord will live with God's people; I will teach them my ways and they will run from their idols Mark 2 John the Baptist is arrested; Jesus proclaims good news in Galilee and begins calling his disciples. Tomorrow |  Tuesday | 26 July 2016 Ps. 61  62; Ps. 68:1–20 (21–23) 24–36; Judges 2:1–5  11–23; Rom. 16:17–27; Matt. 27:32–44 Canticle 19 The Song of the Redeemed  Revelation 15:3-4  Magna et mirabilia  O ruler of the universe, Lord God, great deeds are they that you have done, * surpassing human understanding. Your ways are ways of righteousness and truth, * O King of all

Sunday - Pentecost 10 - Proper 12

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Highlights from the Daily Readings - Book of Common Prayer Sunday | 24 July 2016 | Pentecost 10 | Proper 12 Ps. 24  29; Ps. 8  84; Joshua 24:1–15; Acts 28:23–31; Mark 2:23–28   Psalm 24 The earth is the Lord's and everything therein; Be holy; Who is the king of Glory? The Lord of Host. Acts 28 Paul came to them and talks of Jesus using Moses and the prophets Mark 2 Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath; What is the Sabbath for; to remember the Lord. Tomorrow | Monday | 25 July 2016 | St James  Ps. 34; Jeremiah 16:14–21; Mark 1:14–20; Ps. 33; Matthew 10:16–32   Collect of the Day: proper 12 O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Ame

Friday - Pentecost 9 - Proper 11

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Mary Magdalene Approaching the Tomb',  Gian Girolamo Savoldo , 1535-40 http://www.jesus-story.net/painting_magdalene.htm Highlights and Reflections |  Daily Office Readings | Book of Common Prayer Pray - Click here Opening Sentence Thus says the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy, "I dwell in the high and holy place and also with the one who has a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble and to revive the heart of the contrite." Isaiah 57:15 Today | Friday | 22 July 2016 Ps. 116; Zephaniah 3:14–20; Mark 15:47—16:7; Ps. 30 149; 2 Corinthians 1:3–7 Psalm 116 I  have been healed for God heard my prayer; I was near death and you healed me; Praise the Lord! Zephaniah 3 Sing praises for the way God acts to save us; God will bring us home. Mark 15 We celebrate St. Mary of Magdalene feast day! One of the first witnesses to the resurrection and disciple of Christ. Where have you taken our Lord? He is risen

Next Week's Readings - Week of Pentecost 10 - Proper 12

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By Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Eric Powell (http://www.news.navy.mil/view_single.asp?id=16655) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons Next Week's Readings Week of  Pentecost 10 | Proper 12 Sunday | 24 July 2016 | Pentecost 10 | Proper 12 Ps. 24  29; Ps. 8  84; Joshua 24:1–15; Acts 28:23–31; Mark 2:23–28   Monday | 25 July 2016 | St James  Ps. 34; Jeremiah 16:14–21; Mark 1:14–20; Ps. 33; Matthew 10:16–32   Tuesday | 26 July 2016 Ps. 61  62; Ps. 68:1–20 (21–23) 24–36; Judges 2:1–5  11–23; Rom. 16:17–27; Matt. 27:32–44 Wednesday | 27 July 2016 Ps. 72; Ps. 119:73–96; Judges 3:12–30; Acts 1:1–14; Matt. 27:45–54 Thursday | 28 July 2016 Ps. [70]  71; Ps. 74; Judges 4:4–23; Acts 1:15–26; Matt. 27:55–66 Friday | 29 July 2016 Ps. 69:1–23 (24–30) 31–38; Ps. 73; Judges 5:1–18; Acts 2:1–21; Matt. 28:1–10   Saturday | 30 July 2016 Ps. 75  76; Ps. 23  27; Judges 5:19–31; Acts 2:22–36; Matt. 28:11–20   Click on scripture reference to go