Tuesday - Pentecost 4 - Proper 8
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| Jesus about to be struck in front of the High Priest Annas, as in John 18:22, depicted by Madrazo, 1803 |
Days of Pentecost
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be alway acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14| BCP p. 40
Readings
Today |Tuesday | 4 July 2017
Psalm 26 | Individual Lament | Background
Have pity on me, O Lord, I cry to you;
I will live the life that is sure and righteous
Acts 8
Stephen was killed for the faith and Saul (Paul) approved; the disciples escaped a persecution; Philip went to Samaria and many known and unknown were baptized.
Luke 22
Jesus before the leaders of the faith; they mocked him; Are you the Son of God? Jesus said you say that I am; they condemned him for blasphemy.
S: HS+; Book of Common Prayer; Mission St Clare; The Episcopal Church in Garrett County, Maryland, USA; biblegateway.com; dailyoffice.org; pandora.com; New Revised Standard Version Bible: Anglicised, 4th edition copyright © 1989, 1995 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.
Collect for the Day
Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
For Mission
Lord Jesus Christ, you stretched out your arms of love on the hard wood of the cross that everyone might come within the reach of your saving embrace: So clothe us in your Spirit that we, reaching forth our hands in love, may bring those who do not know you to the knowledge and love of you; for the honor of your Name. Amen.
For the Human Family
O God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us through Jesus your Son: Look with compassion on the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
For the Nation
Lord God Almighty, who hast made all peoples of the earth for thy glory, to serve thee in freedom and peace: Grant to the people of our country a zeal for justice and the strength of forbearance, that we may use our liberty in accordance with thy gracious will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
* Propers are the readings based on a calendar in the Book of Common Prayer. Proper 6, Year A is the Sunday closest to June 15 based on the calendar in the BCP.
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