Who Was Porcius Festus?

Preparing for the Second Sunday after Pentecost: Three Days before Sunday (Year B)

Roman Provincial Coin, AD 58/9 Porcius Festus

Scripture

Semi-continuous: Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18; 1 Samuel 1:1-18; Acts 25:1-12

Complementary: Psalm 81:1-10; Exodus 31:12-18; Acts 25:1-12

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Prayer

Hear our prayers, God of power, and through the ministry of your Son free us from the grip of the tomb, that we may desire you as the fullness of life and proclaim your saving deeds to all the world. Amen. (Revised Common Lectionary)