John Chrysostom

O God, who gave to your servant John Chrysostom grace eloquently to proclaim your righteousness in the great congregation, and fearlessly to bear reproach for the honor of your Name: Mercifully grant to all bishops and pastors such excellency in preaching, and fidelity in ministering your Word, that your people shall be partakers with them of the glory that shall be revealed; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen

1 Hear this, all peoples!

    Give ear, all inhabitants of the world,

2 both low and high,

    rich and poor together!

3 My mouth shall speak wisdom;

    the meditation of my heart shall be understanding.

4 I will incline my ear to a proverb;

    I will solve my riddle to the music of the lyre.

5 Why should I fear in times of trouble,

    when the iniquity of those who cheat me surrounds me,

6 those who trust in their wealth

    and boast of the abundance of their riches?

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,

Psalm 49 English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary

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1 Kings 18:20-40 – Philippians 3:1-16  – Matthew 3:1-12