God Is Faithful and Steadfast

Preparing for the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost: Three Days before Sunday (Year C)

Scripture (semicontinuous)

Psalter: Lamentations 3:19-26

Old Testament: Jeremiah 52:1-11

Epistle: Revelation 2:8-11

Scripture (complementary)

Psalter: Psalm 37:1-9

Old Testament: 2 Kings 18:1-8, 28-36

Epistle: Revelation 2:8-11

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Prayer

God, the refuge of wanderers and exiles, the mother and father of the homeless, you weep with those who are uprooted from their homeland, and you suffer with those who exist without shelter and security. Grant that your faithful love may reach out, and that your healing mercy rise like the dawn on all who are oppressed. We ask this through Jesus, your Son, who know hardship and died outside the city wall. Amen.

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Reflection

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases,

    his mercies never come to an end;

they are new every morning;

    great is your faithfulness (Lamentations 3:22-23).

PRAYER: God of all the ages, you have revealed your grace in our Savior, Jesus Christ. As we wait patiently on your mercies, strengthen us to live in your justice, that with open hearts we may hear and accomplish your will, through Christ, who lights the way to life everlasting. Amen.

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