James of Jerusalem

Grant, O God, that following the example of your servant James the Just, brother of our Lord, your Church may give itself continually to prayer and to the reconciliation of all who are at variance and enmity; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and ever. + Amen

145 I pray with all my heart; answer me, Lord!

    I will obey your decrees.

146 I cry out to you; rescue me,

    that I may obey your laws.

147 I rise early, before the sun is up;

    I cry out for help and put my hope in your words.

148 I stay awake through the night,

    thinking about your promise.

149 In your faithful love, O Lord, hear my cry;

    let me be revived by following your regulations.

150 Lawless people are coming to attack me;

    they live far from your instructions.

151 But you are near, O Lord,

    and all your commands are true.

152 I have known from my earliest days

    that your laws will last forever.

Psalm 119 – New Living Translation

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary

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Micah 5:1-4, 10-15 – Revelation 9:1-12 – Luke 10:25-37