Lord God, life of the faithful, glory of the humble, and lasting happiness of the just, respond with kindness to our prayers, that we who thirst for the life you promise may be filled to overflowing with your countless gifts. Grant this 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 Bless our God, O peoples;

    let the sound of his praise be heard,

9 who has kept our soul among the living

    and has not let our feet slip.

10 For you, O God, have tested us;

    you have tried us as silver is tried.

11 You brought us into the net;

    you laid a crushing burden on our backs;

12 you let men ride over our heads;

    we went through fire and through water;

    yet you have brought us out to a place of abundance.

13 I will come into your house with burnt offerings;

    I will perform my vows to you,

14 that which my lips uttered

    and my mouth promised when I was in trouble.

Psalm 66 - English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary

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Exodus 33:1-23 – 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 – Matthew 5:17-20