O God, from whose own abundance all gifts and skills are lavishly bestowed, encourage us to use our talents as generously as you have allotted them, so that, being faithful to your purpose, we may become sharers in your glory. 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 for ever and ever.

Amen

8 As we have heard, so have we seen

    in the city of the Lord of hosts,

    in the city of our God, which God will establish forever.

9 We have thought on your steadfast love, O God,

    in the midst of your temple.

10 As your name, O God,

    so your praise reaches to the ends of the earth.

    Your right hand is filled with righteousness.

11 Let Mount Zion be glad!

    Let the daughters of Judah rejoice because of your judgments!

12 Walk about Zion, go around her,

    number her towers,

13 consider well her ramparts,  go through her citadels,

    that you may tell the next generation

14 that this is God, our God forever and ever.

    He will guide us forever.

                         

Psalm 48 English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary

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1 Kings 17:1-24 – Philippians 2:1-11  – Matthew 2:1-12

As we remember the attack on the United States that happened on this day in 2001, we also remember those who lost loved ones in this strike and give thanks for those who lost their lives in the attempt to help others.