O God, who alone can probe the depths of the heart, you hear the prayer of the humble and justify the repentant sinner. As we stand before you, grant us the gift of humility, that we may see our own sins clearly and refrain from judging our neighbor. We make our prayer through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever.  Amen

8 I have become a stranger to my brothers,

    an alien to my mother's sons.

9 For zeal for your house has consumed me,

    and the reproaches of those who reproach you

    have fallen on me.

10 When I wept and humbled my soul with fasting,

    it became my reproach.

11 When I made sackcloth my clothing,

    I became a byword to them.

12 I am the talk of those who sit in the gate,

    and the drunkards make songs about me.

13 But as for me, my prayer is to you, O Lord.

    At an acceptable time, O God,

    in the abundance of your steadfast love

    answer me in your saving faithfulness

Psalm 48 – English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary

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Zephaniah 3:8–13 - Revelation 17:1–18 - Luke 13:31–35