God of forgiveness, listen graciously to our prayers, so that, corrected by penance and formed by good works, we may faithfully observe your commandments and come without fault to the celebration of Easter. We ask this 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

1  O God, we have heard with our ears,

    our fathers have told us,

    what deeds you performed in their days,

    in the days of old:

2 you with your own hand drove out the nations,

    but them you planted;

    you afflicted the peoples, but them you set free;

3 for not by their own sword did they win the land,

    nor did their own arm save them,

    but your right hand and your arm,

    and the light of your face,

    for you delighted in them.

4 You are my King, O God;

    ordain salvation for Jacob!

5 Through you we push down our foes;

    through your name we tread down

    those who rise up against us.

                         

Psalm 44 – English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary

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Jeremiah 22:13-23 – Romans 8:12-27 - John 6:41-51