Boniface

Eternal God, the refuge and help of all your children, we praise you for all you have given us, for all you have done for us, for all that you are to us. In our weakness, you are our strength, in our darkness, you are light, in our sorrow you are comfort and peace. We cannot number your blessings, we cannot declare your love: For all your blessings we bless you. May we live as in your presence, and love the things that you love, and serve you in our daily lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

(Boniface, Archbishop of Mainz)

1 Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory,

     for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness!

2 Why should the nations say,

     “Where is their God?”

3 Our God is in the heavens;

     he does all that he pleases.

4 Their idols are silver and gold,

     the work of human hands.

5 They have mouths, but do not speak;

    eyes, but do not see.

6 They have ears, but do not hear;

    noses, but do not smell.

7 They have hands, but do not feel; feet, but do not walk;

    and they do not make a sound in their throat.

8 Those who make them become like them;

    so do all who trust in them.

Psalm 115 – English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary

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Proverbs 15:16-33  - 1 Timothy 1:18-2:15 - Matthew 12:22-32