Almighty God, you have given your only Son to be for us a sacrifice for sin, and also an example of godly life: Give us grace to receive thankfully the fruits of his redeeming work, and to follow daily in the blessed steps of his most holy life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.


153 Look on my misery and rescue me,
       for I do not forget your law.
154 Plead my cause and redeem me;
       give me life according to your promise.
155 Salvation is far from the wicked,
       for they do not seek your statutes.
156 Great is your mercy, O Lord;
       give me life according to your justice.
159 Consider how I love your precepts;
       preserve my life according to your steadfast love.
160 The sum of your word is truth;
       and every one of your righteous ordinances endures for ever.
Psalm 119 – New Revised Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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2 Samuel 18:19-23 - Acts 23:23-35 - Mark 12:13-27