Lord of heaven and earth, through the resurrection of your Son you have restored us to the life of grace. Lift up our eyes toward our Savior as he sits in splendor at your right hand; and grant that when he comes again in majesty, we who have been born to new life in baptism may be clothed in the robes of immortal glory. We make this prayer through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen

7 Truly no man can ransom another,

    or give to God the price of his life,

8 for the ransom of their life is costly

    and can never suffice,

9 that he should live on forever

    and never see the pit.

10 For he sees that even the wise die;

    the fool and the stupid alike must perish

    and leave their wealth to others.

11 Their graves are their homes forever,

    their dwelling places to all generations,

    though they called lands by their own names.

12 Man in his pomp will not remain;

    he is like the beasts that perish.

13 This is the path of those who have foolish confidence;

    yet after them people approve of their boasts.

                         

Psalm 49 – English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary

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Ezekiel 1:28-3:3 – Hebrews 4:14-5:6 - Luke 9:28-36