Real People for a Real Gospel

Preparing for the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Two Days before Sunday (Year C)

Scripture (semicontinuous)

Psalter: Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18

Old Testament: Jeremiah 16:14—17:4

Epistle: Colossians 4:7-17

Scripture (complementary)

Psalter: Psalm 1

Old Testament: Deuteronomy 7:12-26

Epistle: Colossians 4:7-17

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Prayer

God of power and justice, like Jeremiah you weep over those who wander from you, turn aside to other gods, and enter into chaos and destruction. By your tears and through your mercy, teach us your ways and write them on our hearts so that we may follow faithfully the path you show us. Amen.

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Reflection

PRAYER: O God, you invite us to hold the needs of our sisters and brothers as dear to us as our own needs. Loving our neighbors as ourselves, we offer our thanksgivings and our petitions on behalf of the church and the world. Hear our prayers that we may love you with our whole being and willingly share the concerns of our neighbors. Amen.

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