Blessings and Curses

Reflecting on the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany: Three Days after Sunday (Year A)

Scripture

Psalter: Psalm 37:1-17

Old Testament: Ruth 3:1-13; 4:13-22

Gospel: Luke 6:17-26

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Prayer

God our deliverer, you walk with the meek and the poor, the compassionate and those who mourn, and you call us to walk humbly with you. When we are foolish, be our wisdom; when we are weak, be our strength; that, as we learn to do justice and to love mercy, yo…