Tuesday after the Fourth Sunday in Easter

Brief Reflections on the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office Lectionary Readings

Opening Sentence
Alleluia, the Lord is Risen! The Lord is Risen indeed! Alleluia!

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Read Today

Tuesday | 20 April 2016 |
Ps. 45; Ps. 47 48; Exod. 32:21–34; 1 Thess. 1:1–10; Matt. 5:11–16

Psalm 45 | Royal Psalm
A celebration of the king’s wedding to a foreign princess; the bride and groom are beautiful; the palace is beautiful.

Exodus 32
The Lord informs Moses of a massive idolatry; Moses talks God from being too mad; Moses tells the people of their sin; 3000 fall dead that day; Moses advocates for the people - God will blot out the sin; they are to move to the promise land.

1 Thessalonians 1 The first letter to Thessalonica is a pastor writing to a good congregation with encouragement and exhortation. Paul remembers their enthusiastic acceptance of the Gospel.

Matthew 5 Parable of salt; You are the light of the world.

Read Tomorrow

Wednesday | 21 April 2016 |
Ps. 119:49–72; Ps. 49 [53]; Exod. 33:1–23; 1 Thess. 2:1–12; Matt. 5:17–20

Collect of the Day: The Fourth Sunday in Easter

O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

For the Human Family

O God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us through Jesus your Son: Look with compassion on the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.