Parents of the Virgin Mary


Almighty God, heavenly Father, we remember in thanksgiving this day the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary; and we pray that we all may be made one in the heavenly family of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, forever and ever. Amen
(From Lesser Feasts and Fasts)

11 The LORD swore to David a sure oath from which he will not turn back:
    "One of the sons of your body I will set on your throne.
12 If your sons keep my covenant and my testimonies that I shall teach them,
     their sons also forever shall sit on your throne."
13 For the LORD has chosen Zion;
     he has desired it for his dwelling place:
14"This is my resting place forever;
      here I will dwell, for I have desired it.
15 I will abundantly bless her provisions;
     I will satisfy her poor with bread.
16 Her priests I will clothe with salvation,
     and her saints will shout for joy.
17 There I will make a horn to sprout for David;
      I have prepared a lamp for my anointed.
Psalm 132 – English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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2 Samuel 3:6-21 - Acts 16:6-15 - Mark 6:30-46