First World Problems Are Not Problems

Preparing for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost: One Day before Sunday (Year C)

Scripture (semicontinuous)

Psalter: Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23

Old Testament: Isaiah 1:2-9, 21-23

Gospel: Matthew 6:19-24

Scripture (complementary)

Psalter: Psalm 33:12-22

Old Testament: Genesis 11:27-32

Gospel: Matthew 6:19-24

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Prayer

We praise your abiding guidance, O God, for you sent us Jesus, our Teacher and Messiah, to model for us the way of love for the whole universe. We offer these prayers of love on behalf of ourselves and our neighbors, on behalf of your creation and our fellow creatures.

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Reflection

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PRAYER: Redeeming Sustainer, visit your people and pour out your strength and courage upon us, that we may hurry to make you welcome not only in our concern for others, but by serving them generously and faithfully in your name. Amen.

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