This week's message
Old Testament Reading: Ezekiel 34:11–24
Holy Gospel: Luke 15:1–10
Collect of the Day
Lord Jesus, You are the Good Shepherd, without whom nothing is secure. Rescue and preserve us that we may not be lost forever but follow You, rejoicing in the way that leads to eternal life; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 30:15–20
Epistle: Philemon 1–21
Holy Gospel: Luke 14:25–35
Collect of the Day
O merciful Lord, You did not spare Your only Son but delivered Him up for us all. Grant us courage and strength to take up the cross and follow Him, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Old Testament Reading Isaiah 66:18–23
Epistle Hebrews 12:4–24
Holy Gospel Luke 13:22–30
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 15:1–6
Epistle: Hebrews 11:1–16
Holy Gospel: Luke 12:22–34
Collect of the Day
Almighty and merciful God, it is by Your grace that we live as Your people who offer acceptable service. Grant that we may walk by faith, and not by sight, in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Old Testament Reading: Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12–14; 2:18–26
Epistle: Colossians 3:1–11
Holy Gospel: Luke 12:13–21
Collect of the Day
O Lord, grant us wisdom to recognize the treasures You have stored up for us in heaven, that we may never despair but always rejoice and be thankful for the riches of Your grace; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Epistle: Colossians 1:1–14
Holy Gospel: Luke 10:25–37
Collect of the Day
Lord Jesus Christ, in Your deep compassion You rescue us from whatever may hurt us. Teach us to love You above all things and to love our neighbors as ourselves; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 66:10–14
Epistle: Galatians 6:1–10, 14–18
Holy Gospel: Luke 10:1–20
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 65:1–9
Epistle: Galatians 3:23—4:7
Holy Gospel: Luke 8:26–39
Old Testament Reading: Proverbs 8:1–4, 22–31
Second Reading: Acts 2:14a, 22–36
Holy Gospel: John 8:48–59
Collect of the Day
Almighty and everlasting God, You have given us grace to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity by the confession of a true faith and to worship the Unity in the power of the Divine Majesty. Keep us steadfast in this faith and defend us from all adversities; for You, O Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, live and reign, one God, now and forever.
Old Testament: Genesis 11:1–9
Epistle: Acts 2:1–21
Holy Gospel: John 14:23–31
Collect of the Day
O God, on this day You once taught the hearts of Your faithful people by sending them the light of Your Holy Spirit. Grant us in our day by the same Spirit to have a right understanding in all things and evermore to rejoice in His holy consolation; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
