Augustine of Canterbury

O Lord our God, who by your Son Jesus Christ called your apostles and sent them forth to preach the Gospel to the nations: We bless your holy name for your servant Augustine, first Archbishop of Canterbury, whose labors in propagating your Church among the English people we commemorate today; and we pray that all whom you call and send may do your will, and bide your time, and see your glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen

1 Shout for joy to God, all the earth;

2  sing the glory of his name;

    give to him glorious praise!

3 Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds!

    So great is your power that your enemies come cringing to you.

4 All the earth worships you

    and sings praises to you;

    they sing praises to your name.” Selah

5 Come and see what God has done:

    he is awesome in his deeds toward the children of man.

6 He turned the sea into dry land;

    they passed through the river on foot.

   There did we rejoice in him,

7 who rules by his might forever,

   whose eyes keep watch on the nations—

    let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah

8 Bless our God, O peoples;

    let the sound of his praise be heard,

Psalm 8 –English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary

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Leviticus 25:35-55 – Colossians 1:9-14 – Matthew 13:1-16