Joachim and Anne, Parents of the Virgin Mary

Almighty God, heavenly Father, we remember in thanksgiving this day the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary; and we pray that we all may be made one in the heavenly family of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen

11 The Lord swore to David a sure oath

    from which he will not turn back:

  “One of the sons of your body

    I will set on your throne.

12 If your sons keep my covenant

    and my testimonies that I shall teach them,

    their sons also forever shall sit on your throne.”

13 For the Lord has chosen Zion;

    he has desired it for his dwelling place:

14 “This is my resting place forever;

    here I will dwell, for I have desired it.

15 I will abundantly bless her provisions;

    I will satisfy her poor with bread.

16 Her priests I will clothe with salvation,

    and her saints will shout for joy.

17 There I will make a horn to sprout for David;

    I have prepared a lamp for my anointed.

18 His enemies I will clothe with shame,

    but on him his crown will shine.”

                         

Psalm 132 – English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary

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1 Samuel 31:1-13  – Acts 15:12-21  - Mark 5:21-43