Monday - Epiphany 2 - MLK day in America

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Daily Office Readings | Book of Common Prayer | last century publication

Second Sunday after Epiphany

I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth. Isaiah 49:6b  BCP p. 76

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Today | Sunday  | 15 January 2017 a.d./c.e.

Psalm 25

I lift my soul, to you, O Lord;

Show me yours ways;

Lead me & teach me in truth;

You are the God of my salvation;

God guides us in doing right;

God will teach me;

Save me from my troubles.

Ephesians 4

Be patient; stay in the bond of peace;

Be of one Lord, faith, baptism; One God and father of us all;

What is your calling in the Church?  It is a way a blessing.

Mark 3

Jesus was surrounded by the sea with great crowds;

He left there and called his 12 that he called apostles;

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Prayers and Intercessions | Mission St Clare | Book of Common Prayer.
Collect of the Day: The Second Sunday after the Epiphany

Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and forever. Amen.

For Mission

Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of your faithful people is governed and sanctified: Receive our supplications and prayers which we offer before you for all members of your holy Church, that in their vocation and ministry they may truly and devoutly serve you; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

Collect for Martin Luther King, Jr. - prophet and martyr

Almighty God, by the hand of Moses your servant you led your people out of slavery, and made them free at last: Grant that your Church, following the example of your prophet Martin Luther King, may resist oppression in the name of your love, and may secure for all your children the blessed liberty of the Gospel of Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen