The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Almighty God, in choosing the virgin Mary to be the mother of your Son, you made known your gracious regard for the poor, the lowly, and the despised and you inspired her to visit Elizabeth and assist her in her need:. Grant us grace to receive your word in humility, and so to be made one with your Son, Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
2"Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid;
for the LORD GOD is my strength and my song,
and he has become my salvation."
3 With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.
4 And you will say in that day:
"Give thanks to the LORD, call upon his name,
make known his deeds among the peoples,
proclaim that his name is exalted.
5 "Sing praises to the LORD, for he has done gloriously;
let this be made known in all the earth.
6Shout, and sing for joy, O inhabitant of Zion,
for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel."
Isaiah 12 – English Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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Deuteronomy 8:11-20 - James 1:16-27 - Luke 11:1-13
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Monday, May 30, 2011
Memorial Day
O Judge of the nations, we remember before you with grateful hearts the men and women of our country who in the day of decision ventured much for the liberties we now enjoy. Grant that we may not rest until all the people of this land share the benefits of true freedom and gladly accept its disciplines. This we ask in the Name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
1 I will exalt you, my God the King;
I will praise your name for ever and ever.
2 Every day I will praise you
and extol your name for ever and ever.
3 Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise;
his greatness no one can fathom.
4 One generation commends your works to another;
they tell of your mighty acts.
5 They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty—
and I will meditate on your wonderful works.
6 They tell of the power of your awesome works—
and I will proclaim your great deeds.
Psalm 154 – English Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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Deuteronomy 8:1-10 - James 1:1-15 - Luke 9:18-27
O Judge of the nations, we remember before you with grateful hearts the men and women of our country who in the day of decision ventured much for the liberties we now enjoy. Grant that we may not rest until all the people of this land share the benefits of true freedom and gladly accept its disciplines. This we ask in the Name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
1 I will exalt you, my God the King;
I will praise your name for ever and ever.
2 Every day I will praise you
and extol your name for ever and ever.
3 Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise;
his greatness no one can fathom.
4 One generation commends your works to another;
they tell of your mighty acts.
5 They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty—
and I will meditate on your wonderful works.
6 They tell of the power of your awesome works—
and I will proclaim your great deeds.
Psalm 154 – English Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Deuteronomy 8:1-10 - James 1:1-15 - Luke 9:18-27
Friday, May 27, 2011
John Calvin
Sovereign and holy God, you brought John Calvin from a study of legal systems to understand the godliness of your divine laws as revealed in Scripture: Fill us with a like zeal to teach and preach your Word, that the whole world may come to know your Son Jesus Christ, the true Word and Wisdom; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, ever one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
1O LORD, our Lord,
how majestic is your name in all the earth!
You have set your glory above the heavens.
2 Out of the mouth of babies and infants,
you have established strength because of your foes,
to still the enemy and the avenger.
3When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars, which you have set in place,
4 what is man that you are mindful of him,
and the son of man that you care for him?
5Yet you have made him a little lower than the heavenly beings
and crowned him with glory and honor.
6You have given him dominion over the works of your hands;
you have put all things under his feet,
Psalm 8 – English Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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Wisdom 16:15-17:1 - Romans 14:13-23 - Luke 8:26-39
Sovereign and holy God, you brought John Calvin from a study of legal systems to understand the godliness of your divine laws as revealed in Scripture: Fill us with a like zeal to teach and preach your Word, that the whole world may come to know your Son Jesus Christ, the true Word and Wisdom; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, ever one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
1O LORD, our Lord,
how majestic is your name in all the earth!
You have set your glory above the heavens.
2 Out of the mouth of babies and infants,
you have established strength because of your foes,
to still the enemy and the avenger.
3When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars, which you have set in place,
4 what is man that you are mindful of him,
and the son of man that you care for him?
5Yet you have made him a little lower than the heavenly beings
and crowned him with glory and honor.
6You have given him dominion over the works of your hands;
you have put all things under his feet,
Psalm 8 – English Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Wisdom 16:15-17:1 - Romans 14:13-23 - Luke 8:26-39
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Augustine of Canterbury
O Lord our God, who by your Son Jesus Christ called your apostles and sent them forth to preach the Gospel to the nations: We bless your holy name for your servant Augustine, first Archbishop of Canterbury, whose labors in propagating your Church among the English people we commemorate today; and we pray that all whom you call and send may do your will, and bide your time, and see your glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
(Lesser Feasts and Fasts)
3Say to God, "How awesome are your deeds!
So great is your power that your enemies come cringing to you.
4 All the earth worships you and sings praises to you;
they sing praises to your name."
5 Come and see what God has done:
he is awesome in his deeds toward the children of man.
6He turned the sea into dry land; they passed through the river on foot.
There did we rejoice in him,
7who rules by his might forever,
whose eyes keep watch on the nations— let not the rebellious exalt themselves.
8Bless our God, O peoples;
let the sound of his praise be heard,
Psalm 66 – English Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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Wisdom 14:27-15:3 - Romans 14:1-12 - Luke 8:26-39
O Lord our God, who by your Son Jesus Christ called your apostles and sent them forth to preach the Gospel to the nations: We bless your holy name for your servant Augustine, first Archbishop of Canterbury, whose labors in propagating your Church among the English people we commemorate today; and we pray that all whom you call and send may do your will, and bide your time, and see your glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
(Lesser Feasts and Fasts)
3Say to God, "How awesome are your deeds!
So great is your power that your enemies come cringing to you.
4 All the earth worships you and sings praises to you;
they sing praises to your name."
5 Come and see what God has done:
he is awesome in his deeds toward the children of man.
6He turned the sea into dry land; they passed through the river on foot.
There did we rejoice in him,
7who rules by his might forever,
whose eyes keep watch on the nations— let not the rebellious exalt themselves.
8Bless our God, O peoples;
let the sound of his praise be heard,
Psalm 66 – English Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Wisdom 14:27-15:3 - Romans 14:1-12 - Luke 8:26-39
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Bede the Venerable
Heavenly Father, who called your servant Bede, while still a child, to devote his life to your service in the disciplines of religion and scholarship: Grant that as he labored in the Spirit to bring the riches of your truth to his generation, so we, in our various vocations, may strive to make you known in all the world; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
(Lesser Feasts and Fasts)
7 The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul;
the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple;
8 the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes;
9 the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever;
the rules of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether.
10More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.
11Moreover, by them is your servant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.
Psalm 19 – English Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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Wisdom 13:1-9 - Romans 13:1-14 - Luke 8:16-25
Heavenly Father, who called your servant Bede, while still a child, to devote his life to your service in the disciplines of religion and scholarship: Grant that as he labored in the Spirit to bring the riches of your truth to his generation, so we, in our various vocations, may strive to make you known in all the world; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
(Lesser Feasts and Fasts)
7 The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul;
the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple;
8 the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes;
9 the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever;
the rules of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether.
10More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.
11Moreover, by them is your servant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.
Psalm 19 – English Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Wisdom 13:1-9 - Romans 13:1-14 - Luke 8:16-25
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Nicholas Copernicus and Johannes Kepler
As the heavens declare your glory, O God, and the firmament shows your handiwork, we bless your Name for the gifts of knowledge and insight you bestowed upon Nicolaus Copernicus and Johannes Kepler; and we pray that you would continue to advance our understanding of your cosmos, for our good and for your glory; through Jesus Christ, the firstborn of all creation, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
1 O Lord, our Sovereign,
how majestic is your name in all the earth!
You have set your glory above the heavens.
2 Out of the mouths of babes and infants
you have founded a bulwark because of your foes,
to silence the enemy and the avenger.
3 When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars that you have established;
4 what are human beings that you are mindful of them,
mortals that you care for them?
5 Yet you have made them a little lower than God,*
and crowned them with glory and honor.
6 You have given them dominion over the works of your hands;
you have put all things under their feet,
Psalm 8 – New Revised Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Wisdom 10:1-21 - Romans 12:1-21 - Luke 8:1-15
As the heavens declare your glory, O God, and the firmament shows your handiwork, we bless your Name for the gifts of knowledge and insight you bestowed upon Nicolaus Copernicus and Johannes Kepler; and we pray that you would continue to advance our understanding of your cosmos, for our good and for your glory; through Jesus Christ, the firstborn of all creation, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
1 O Lord, our Sovereign,
how majestic is your name in all the earth!
You have set your glory above the heavens.
2 Out of the mouths of babes and infants
you have founded a bulwark because of your foes,
to silence the enemy and the avenger.
3 When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars that you have established;
4 what are human beings that you are mindful of them,
mortals that you care for them?
5 Yet you have made them a little lower than God,*
and crowned them with glory and honor.
6 You have given them dominion over the works of your hands;
you have put all things under their feet,
Psalm 8 – New Revised Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Wisdom 10:1-21 - Romans 12:1-21 - Luke 8:1-15
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Lord God the creator of all things
Your Spirit moved over the face of the waters at the dawn of creation
You gather the seas into their places and direct the courses of the rivers
We praise you for the gift of water
Now our land is dry and barren, thirsting for life-giving rain
Send rain upon the earth so that it will bring forth life
May we use only the water we each need
And let us take care of and give encouragement to
All those whose livelihood depends on the produce of the land.
Amen
From the Rev. Joseph Grech
1 Clap your hands, all you nations;
shout to God with cries of joy.
2 For the LORD Most High is awesome,
the great King over all the earth.
3 He subdued nations under us,
peoples under our feet.
4 He chose our inheritance for us,
the pride of Jacob, whom he loved.
5 God has ascended amid shouts of joy,
the LORD amid the sounding of trumpets.
6 Sing praises to God, sing praises;
sing praises to our King, sing praises.
Psalm 47 – New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Daniel 5:13-30 - 1 John 5:13-20 - Luke 4:38-44
Your Spirit moved over the face of the waters at the dawn of creation
You gather the seas into their places and direct the courses of the rivers
We praise you for the gift of water
Now our land is dry and barren, thirsting for life-giving rain
Send rain upon the earth so that it will bring forth life
May we use only the water we each need
And let us take care of and give encouragement to
All those whose livelihood depends on the produce of the land.
Amen
From the Rev. Joseph Grech
1 Clap your hands, all you nations;
shout to God with cries of joy.
2 For the LORD Most High is awesome,
the great King over all the earth.
3 He subdued nations under us,
peoples under our feet.
4 He chose our inheritance for us,
the pride of Jacob, whom he loved.
5 God has ascended amid shouts of joy,
the LORD amid the sounding of trumpets.
6 Sing praises to God, sing praises;
sing praises to our King, sing praises.
Psalm 47 – New International Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Daniel 5:13-30 - 1 John 5:13-20 - Luke 4:38-44
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
1 The LORD reigns, let the nations tremble;
he sits enthroned between the cherubim, let the earth shake.
2 Great is the LORD in Zion;
he is exalted over all the nations.
3 Let them praise your great and awesome name—
he is holy.
4 The King is mighty, he loves justice— you have established equity;
in Jacob you have done what is just and right.
5 Exalt the LORD our God and worship at his footstool;
he is holy.
9 Exalt the LORD our God and worship at his holy mountain,
for the LORD our God is holy.
Psalm 99 - English Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Daniel 5:1-12 - 1 John 5:1-12 - Luke 4:38-44
1 The LORD reigns, let the nations tremble;
he sits enthroned between the cherubim, let the earth shake.
2 Great is the LORD in Zion;
he is exalted over all the nations.
3 Let them praise your great and awesome name—
he is holy.
4 The King is mighty, he loves justice— you have established equity;
in Jacob you have done what is just and right.
5 Exalt the LORD our God and worship at his footstool;
he is holy.
9 Exalt the LORD our God and worship at his holy mountain,
for the LORD our God is holy.
Psalm 99 - English Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Daniel 5:1-12 - 1 John 5:1-12 - Luke 4:38-44
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Father,
I commit my worries to You.
You call me to faith, not fear. You have given me many promises. Now in this time of doubt and struggle, I ask for the grace to meditate on Your promises instead of chewing over my worries. Watch over me, Lord. Don't allow me to waste my energies rehearsing worst case scenarios in my mind. Help me instead to remember all the times You have helped me. Teach me once again to trust You with my problems and let You do the worrying. Amen.
(From "Everyday Prayers for Everyday Cares")
2 I will praise the LORD all my life;
I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.
3 Do not put your trust in princes,
in human beings, who cannot save.
4 When their spirit departs, they return to the ground;
on that very day their plans come to nothing.
5 Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob,
whose hope is in the LORD their God.
6 He is the Maker of heaven and earth,
the sea, and everything in them—
he remains faithful forever.
7 He upholds the cause of the oppressed
and gives food to the hungry.
Psalm 146 - English Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Daniel 4:28-37 - 1 John 4:7-21 - Luke 4:31-37
I commit my worries to You.
You call me to faith, not fear. You have given me many promises. Now in this time of doubt and struggle, I ask for the grace to meditate on Your promises instead of chewing over my worries. Watch over me, Lord. Don't allow me to waste my energies rehearsing worst case scenarios in my mind. Help me instead to remember all the times You have helped me. Teach me once again to trust You with my problems and let You do the worrying. Amen.
(From "Everyday Prayers for Everyday Cares")
2 I will praise the LORD all my life;
I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.
3 Do not put your trust in princes,
in human beings, who cannot save.
4 When their spirit departs, they return to the ground;
on that very day their plans come to nothing.
5 Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob,
whose hope is in the LORD their God.
6 He is the Maker of heaven and earth,
the sea, and everything in them—
he remains faithful forever.
7 He upholds the cause of the oppressed
and gives food to the hungry.
Psalm 146 - English Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Daniel 4:28-37 - 1 John 4:7-21 - Luke 4:31-37
Monday, May 9, 2011
Nikolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf
God of life made new in Christ, you call your Church to keep on rising from the dead: We remember before you the bold witness of your servant Nicolaus von Zinzendorf, through whom your Spirit moved to draw many in Europe and the American colonies to faith and conversion of life; and we pray that we, like him, may rejoice to sing your praise, live your love and rest secure in the safekeeping of the Lord; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
1God is our refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble.
2Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,
though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,
3though its waters roar and foam,
though the mountains tremble at its swelling.
4There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
the holy habitation of the Most High.
5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved;
God will help her when morning dawns.
6 The nations rage, the kingdoms totter;
he utters his voice, the earth melts.
7 The LORD of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.
Psalm 46 - English Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Daniel 4:19-27 - 1 John 3:19-4:6 - Luke 4:14-30
God of life made new in Christ, you call your Church to keep on rising from the dead: We remember before you the bold witness of your servant Nicolaus von Zinzendorf, through whom your Spirit moved to draw many in Europe and the American colonies to faith and conversion of life; and we pray that we, like him, may rejoice to sing your praise, live your love and rest secure in the safekeeping of the Lord; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
1God is our refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble.
2Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,
though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,
3though its waters roar and foam,
though the mountains tremble at its swelling.
4There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
the holy habitation of the Most High.
5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved;
God will help her when morning dawns.
6 The nations rage, the kingdoms totter;
he utters his voice, the earth melts.
7 The LORD of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.
Psalm 46 - English Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Daniel 4:19-27 - 1 John 3:19-4:6 - Luke 4:14-30
Friday, May 6, 2011
Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ's Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
7 Praise the LORD from the earth,
you great sea creatures and all ocean depths,
8 lightning and hail, snow and clouds,
stormy winds that do his bidding,
9 you mountains and all hills,
fruit trees and all cedars,
10 wild animals and all cattle,
small creatures and flying birds,
11 kings of the earth and all nations,
you princes and all rulers on earth,
12 young men and women,
old men and children.
13 Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted;
his splendor is above the earth and the heavens
Psalm 148New International Version © 2011
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Daniel 3:1-18 - 1 John 3:1-10 - Luke 3:15-22
7 Praise the LORD from the earth,
you great sea creatures and all ocean depths,
8 lightning and hail, snow and clouds,
stormy winds that do his bidding,
9 you mountains and all hills,
fruit trees and all cedars,
10 wild animals and all cattle,
small creatures and flying birds,
11 kings of the earth and all nations,
you princes and all rulers on earth,
12 young men and women,
old men and children.
13 Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted;
his splendor is above the earth and the heavens
Psalm 148New International Version © 2011
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Daniel 3:1-18 - 1 John 3:1-10 - Luke 3:15-22
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Heavenly Father, in you we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray you so to guide and govern us by your Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our life we may not forget you, but may remember that we are ever walking in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
1 God shall arise, his enemies shall be scattered;
and those who hate him shall flee before him!
2As smoke is driven away, so you shall drive them away;
as wax melts before fire, so the wicked shall perish before God!
3But the righteous shall be glad; they shall exult before God;
they shall be jubilant with joy!
4Sing to God, sing praises to his name;
lift up a song to him who rides through the deserts;
his name is the LORD; exult before him!
5 Father of the fatherless and protector of widows
is God in his holy habitation.
6God settles the solitary in a home; he leads out the prisoners to prosperity,
but the rebellious dwell in a parched land.
Psalm 68 English Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Daniel 2:31-49 - 1 John 2:18-29 - Luke 3:1-14
1 God shall arise, his enemies shall be scattered;
and those who hate him shall flee before him!
2As smoke is driven away, so you shall drive them away;
as wax melts before fire, so the wicked shall perish before God!
3But the righteous shall be glad; they shall exult before God;
they shall be jubilant with joy!
4Sing to God, sing praises to his name;
lift up a song to him who rides through the deserts;
his name is the LORD; exult before him!
5 Father of the fatherless and protector of widows
is God in his holy habitation.
6God settles the solitary in a home; he leads out the prisoners to prosperity,
but the rebellious dwell in a parched land.
Psalm 68 English Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Daniel 2:31-49 - 1 John 2:18-29 - Luke 3:1-14
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Monnica, Mother of Augustine Of Hippo
God of mercy, comfort of those in sorrow, the tears of St. Monica moved you to convert her son St. Augustine to the faith of Christ. By their examples, help us to turn from our sins and to find your loving forgiveness. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. + Amen.
1I love the LORD, because he has heard
my voice and my pleas for mercy.
2Because he inclined his ear to me,
therefore I will call on him as long as I live.
3 The snares of death encompassed me;
the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me;
I suffered distress and anguish.
4Then I called on the name of the LORD:
"O LORD, I pray, deliver my soul!"
5 Gracious is the LORD, and righteous;
our God is merciful.
6The LORD preserves the simple;
when I was brought low, he saved me.
Psalm 116 English Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Daniel 2:17-30 - 1 John 2:12-17 - John 17:20-26
God of mercy, comfort of those in sorrow, the tears of St. Monica moved you to convert her son St. Augustine to the faith of Christ. By their examples, help us to turn from our sins and to find your loving forgiveness. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. + Amen.
1I love the LORD, because he has heard
my voice and my pleas for mercy.
2Because he inclined his ear to me,
therefore I will call on him as long as I live.
3 The snares of death encompassed me;
the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me;
I suffered distress and anguish.
4Then I called on the name of the LORD:
"O LORD, I pray, deliver my soul!"
5 Gracious is the LORD, and righteous;
our God is merciful.
6The LORD preserves the simple;
when I was brought low, he saved me.
Psalm 116 English Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Daniel 2:17-30 - 1 John 2:12-17 - John 17:20-26
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: Defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in your defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries; through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
4 Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth;
break forth into joyous song and sing praises!
5Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre,
with the lyre and the sound of melody!
6With trumpets and the sound of the horn
make a joyful noise before the King, the LORD!
7 Let the sea roar, and all that fills it;
the world and those who dwell in it!
8Let the rivers clap their hands;
let the hills sing for joy together
9before the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth.
He will judge the world with righteousness,
and the peoples with equity.
Psalm 98 English Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Daniel 2:1-16 - 1 John 2:1-11 - John 17:12-19
4 Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth;
break forth into joyous song and sing praises!
5Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre,
with the lyre and the sound of melody!
6With trumpets and the sound of the horn
make a joyful noise before the King, the LORD!
7 Let the sea roar, and all that fills it;
the world and those who dwell in it!
8Let the rivers clap their hands;
let the hills sing for joy together
9before the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth.
He will judge the world with righteousness,
and the peoples with equity.
Psalm 98 English Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Daniel 2:1-16 - 1 John 2:1-11 - John 17:12-19
Monday, May 2, 2011
Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria, 373
Uphold your Church, O God of truth, as you upheld your servant Athanasius, to maintain and proclaim boldly the catholic faith against all opposition, trusting solely in the grace of your eternal Word, who took upon himself our humanity that we might share his divinity; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
1 In you, O LORD, do I take refuge;
let me never be put to shame!
2In your righteousness deliver me and rescue me;
incline your ear to me, and save me!
3Be to me a rock of refuge, to which I may continually come;
you have given the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.
4 Rescue me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked,
from the grasp of the unjust and cruel man.
5For you, O Lord, are my hope,
my trust, O LORD, from my youth.
6Upon you I have leaned from before my birth;
you are he who took me from my mother’s womb.
My praise is continually of you.
Psalm 71 English Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Daniel 1:1-21 - 1 John 1:1-10 - John 17:1-11
Uphold your Church, O God of truth, as you upheld your servant Athanasius, to maintain and proclaim boldly the catholic faith against all opposition, trusting solely in the grace of your eternal Word, who took upon himself our humanity that we might share his divinity; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
1 In you, O LORD, do I take refuge;
let me never be put to shame!
2In your righteousness deliver me and rescue me;
incline your ear to me, and save me!
3Be to me a rock of refuge, to which I may continually come;
you have given the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.
4 Rescue me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked,
from the grasp of the unjust and cruel man.
5For you, O Lord, are my hope,
my trust, O LORD, from my youth.
6Upon you I have leaned from before my birth;
you are he who took me from my mother’s womb.
My praise is continually of you.
Psalm 71 English Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)
Daniel 1:1-21 - 1 John 1:1-10 - John 17:1-11
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