The Martyrs of Papua New Guinea

Almighty God, we remember before you this day the blessed martyrs of New Guinea, who, following the example of their Savior, laid down their lives for their friends; and we pray that we, who honor their memory, may imitate their loyalty and faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

1 I love the LORD, because he has heard

   my voice and my pleas for mercy.

2 Because he inclined his ear to me,

   therefore I will call on him as long as I live.

3 The snares of death encompassed me;
   the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me;

   I suffered distress and anguish.

4 Then I called on the name of the LORD:

   "O LORD, I pray, deliver my soul!"

5 Gracious is the LORD, and righteous;

   our God is merciful.

6 The LORD preserves the simple;

   when I was brought low, he saved me.

7 Return, O my soul, to your rest;

   for the LORD has dealt bountifully with you.

8 For you have delivered my soul from death,

   my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling;

                         

Psalm 116 English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary

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2 Chronicles 6:32-7:7 – James 2:1-13 – Mark 14:53-65