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Thursday - Pentecost 9 - Proper 11

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https://pastoralponderings.wordpress.com/tag/the-cross/ Highlights and Reflections Daily Office Readings | Book of Common Prayer 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 |  Thursday | 21 July 2016 Ps. 50; Ps. [59 60] or 66 67; Joshua 9:3–21; Rom. 15:1–13; Matt. 26:69–75 Psalm 50 God remember your covenant with your people. Joshua 9 People in the wave of attack decide to come to Israel and con them not to attack them; Joshua learns the truth and keeps his word despite their deception. Romans 15 More instruction on strengthening the weak of faith; welcome one another, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. Matthew 26 Peter denies Jesus three times as Jesus foretold, and Peter left there and wept ...

Wednesday - Pentecost 9 - Proper 11

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Jesus before Caiaphas Giotto [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons Highlights and Reflections Daily Office Readings | Book of Common Prayer 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 Psalm 119 It's Wednesday and the Daily Office Readings Calendar takes us on a continuing tour of Psalm 119; the writer reflects on their relationship with God and wants God to be present in their lives; I have promised to keep your words and commandments Joshua 8 Joshua recalls the great deeds of God and builds an altar to worship the Lord with the Ark of the Covenant there. Romans 14 Do not let your brother or sister in the Lord lose faith because how you live your life; help make the weak in faith strong. Matthew 26 Jesus aft...

Tuesday - Pentecost 9 - Proper 11

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By Anonymous 12th century (defensorecologico.ecoportal.net: Info Image) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons Highlights and Reflection Daily Office Lectionary from the Book of Common Prayer Today | Tuesday | 19 July 2016 Ps. 45; Ps. 47 48; Joshua 8:1–22; Rom. 14:1–12; Matt. 26:47–56 Psalm 45 God is our strength in all time; No matter the powers of nature, no matter the warring of nations; God breaks armies; God is with us! Joshua 8  Battle with the nation of Ai. Romans 14 We do not live to ourselves or die; we live to the Lord Matthew 26 Jesus is arrested by an armed mob of religious leaders and those they hired; Jesus asks why is he being arrested in the dead of night for he has been teaching at the temple?; the disciple flee for their lives in fear. Tomorrow | Wednesday | 20 July 2016 Ps. 119:49–72; Ps. 49 [53]; Joshua 8:30–35; Rom. 14:13–23; Matt. 26:57–68 +++ The Lord's Prayer or  traditional music:  video  |  ch...

Monday- Pentecost 9 - Proper 11

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Jesus Praying in Gethsemane (Christ in Gethsemane) , by Harry Anderson (62175);LDS Media Library Highlights and Reflections Readings from the Daily Office Lectionary of the Book of Common Praye r Pray - Click here Today | Monday | 18 July 2016 Ps. 41 52; Ps. 44; Joshua 7:1–13; Rom. 13:8–14; Matt. 26:36–46 Psalm 41 Blessed are those that work with the poor; heal me even if I have sinned; I know you are with me. Romans 13 Owe nothing to anyone except love one another; love does no wrong to a neighbor; Salvation is here; be of the Spirit Matthew 26 Jesus on his last night before his death is praying sorrowfully to God but God's will be done; disciples are sleeping; wake up; the betrayer has  come . Tomorrow |  Tuesday | 19 July 2016 Ps. 45; Ps. 47 48; Joshua 8:1–22; Rom. 14:1–12; Matt. 26:47–56 Collect of the Day: proper 11 Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom, you know our necessities before we ask and our ignorance in ...

Sunday - Pentecost 9 - Proper 11

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http://www.goodsalt.com/search/jesus_christ_healing.html Highlights and Reflections Readings from the Daily Office Lectionary of the Book of Common Praye r Today | Sunday | 17 July 2016 | Ninth Sunday after Pentecost | Proper 11 Ps. 63:1–8 (9–11) Ps. 98; Ps. 103; Joshua 6:15–27; Acts 22:30—23:11; Mark 2:1–12 Psalm 63 I thirst for you, O Lord; I will bless you as long as I live; my soul clings to you Acts 22/23 Paul before the Council and was struck; Pharisees and other church leaders; it's about the resurrection; a riot happened Mark 2 Jesus was speaking to them and a crowd was large; the paralytic was forgiven or get up and walk; he has the authority and the man rose and walk; all we amazed at the teaching and healing. Monday | 18 July 2016 Ps. 41 52; Ps. 44; Joshua 7:1–13; Rom. 13:8–14; Matt. 26:36–46 Collect of the Day: proper 11 Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom, you know our necessities before we ask and our ignorance in asking: Have compas...

Next Week's Readings - Pentecost 9 - Proper 11

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Next Week's Readings Daily Office Reading from the Book of Common Prayer Week after the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost - Proper 11 Sunday | 17 July 2016 | Ninth Sunday after Pentecost | Proper 11 Ps. 63:1–8 (9–11) Ps. 98; Ps. 103; Joshua 6:15–27; Acts 22:30—23:11; Mark 2:1–12 Monday | 18 July 2016 Ps. 41 52; Ps. 44; Joshua 7:1–13; Rom. 13:8–14; Matt. 26:36–46 Tuesday | 19 July 2016 Ps. 45; Ps. 47 48; Joshua 8:1–22; Rom. 14:1–12; Matt. 26:47–56 Wednesday | 20 July 2016 Ps. 119:49–72; Ps. 49 [53]; Joshua 8:30–35; Rom. 14:13–23; Matt. 26:57–68 Thursday | 21 July 2016 Ps. 50; Ps. [59 60] or 66 67; Joshua 9:3–21; Rom. 15:1–13; Matt. 26:69–75 Friday | 22 July 2016 Ps. 116; Zephaniah 3:14–20; Mark 15:47—16:7; Ps. 30 149; 2 Corinthians 1:3–7 Saturday | 23 July 2016 Ps. 55; Ps. 138 139:1–17 (18–23); Joshua 23:1–16; Rom. 15:25–33; Matt. 27:11–23 Click on scripture reference to go to readings in Biblegateway.com Bible in Time 2016 will be usi...

Friday - Pentecost 8 - Proper 10

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Highlights and Reflections Daily Office Reading from the Book of Common Prayer Week after the Eighth Sunday of Pentecost - Proper 10 Today | Friday | 15 July 2016 Ps. 31; Ps. 35; Joshua 4:19—5:1 10–15; Rom. 12:9–21; Matt. 26:17–25 I am in grief and seek you Lord; I am weak and weary of it all but you Lord are my strength; my eyes are worn from weeping; I put my trust in you. Joshua 4 Passover at Gilgal; Joshua is in the presence of the commander of the army of the Lord and stood on holy ground Romans 12 Be holy; be transformed by the renewal of the Spirit; don’t think of yourselves more highly than others; we are one body with many members; Let love be genuine – hate what is evil – hold fast to what is good; build the community; if possible live peaceably with everyone; help your enemies in all their needs; over come evil with good. Source | The New Oxford Annotated Bible, 4th Edition | (c) 2010 Oxford University Press |  ISBN-13: 978-0195289602 | One...