Francis Xavier

O God, eternal Father, through the preaching and holy life of your servant Francis you brought many nations to yourself: Give his zeal for the faith, we pray, to all who believe in you, that your Church may rejoice in continued growth throughout the world; through Jesus Christ our Lord , who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever, 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. Selah

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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Amos 3:1-11 – 2 Peter 1:12-21 – Matthew 21:12-22