Sunday: 02 August – Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15; Psalm 78:3-4, 23-25, 54; Ephesians 4:17, 20-24; John 6:24-35 ~ the bread of life

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen

Opening sentence and Prayer:

From the days when the Jewish people wandered in the desert to this very day, God has been food to the hungry and meaning to those who lose their way. Today we rejoice in our Lord’s loving-kindness.
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Gracious Lord, giver of everlasting life, satisfy our hunger through Christ, the bread of life, and quench our thirst with Your gift of faith, that we may no longer work for food that perishes, but believe in the One whom You have sent. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever.
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Hymn

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A Reading from the Old Testament: Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15 (NLT)
[On their way to the Promised Land, the Jews wondered whether the Lord had abandoned them. But God heard, and fed them with quails in the evening and manna every morning.]

The Miracle of Manna Jacopo Tintoretto (c. 1577) Scuola Grande di San Rocco, Venice — The Miracle of Manna
Jacopo Tintoretto (c. 1577)
Scuola Grande di San Rocco, Venice

There, too, the whole community of Israel complained about Moses and Aaron.

“If only the Lord had killed us back in Egypt,” they moaned. “There we sat around pots filled with meat and ate all the bread we wanted. But now you have brought us into this wilderness to starve us all to death.”

Then the Lord said to Moses, “Look, I’m going to rain down food from heaven for you. Each day the people can go out and pick up as much food as they need for that day. I will test them in this to see whether or not they will follow my instructions.
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“I have heard the Israelites’ complaints. Now tell them, ‘In the evening you will have meat to eat, and in the morning you will have all the bread you want. Then you will know that I am the Lord your God.’”

That evening vast numbers of quail flew in and covered the camp. And the next morning the area around the camp was wet with dew. When the dew evaporated, a flaky substance as fine as frost blanketed the ground. The Israelites were puzzled when they saw it. “What is it?” they asked each other. They had no idea what it was.

And Moses told them, “It is the food the Lord has given you to eat.”

A Reading from the Psalms: Psalm 78:3-4, 23-25, 54 (NLT)

I will teach you hidden lessons from our past — stories we have heard and known, stories our ancestors handed down to us. We will not hide these truths from our children; we will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the Lord, about his power and his mighty wonders.
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He commanded the skies to open; he opened the doors of heaven. He rained down manna for them to eat; he gave them bread from heaven. They ate the food of angels! God gave them all they could hold.
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He brought them to the border of his holy land, to this land of hills he had won for them.
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A Reading from the Letters: Ephesians 4:17, 20-24 (NLT)
[Paul tells the people of Ephesus to put aside their old ways and live a new life.]

With the Lord’s authority I say this: Live no longer as the Gentiles do, for they are hopelessly confused.
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But that isn’t what you learned about Christ. Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.
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A Reading from the Gospels: John 6:24-35 (NLT)
[Jesus urges those he fed to reflect on their hunger and to work for food that will last for ever: the Bread of Life.]

So when the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor his disciples were there, they got into the boats and went across to Capernaum to look for him. They found him on the other side of the lake and asked, “Rabbi, when did you get here?”

Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, you want to be with me because I fed you, not because you understood the miraculous signs. But don’t be so concerned about perishable things like food. Spend your energy seeking the eternal life that the Son of Man can give you. For God the Father has given me the seal of his approval.”

They replied, “We want to perform God’s works, too. What should we do?”

Jesus told them, “This is the only work God wants from you: Believe in the one he has sent.”

They answered, “Show us a miraculous sign if you want us to believe in you. What can you do? After all, our ancestors ate manna while they journeyed through the wilderness! The Scriptures say, ‘Moses gave them bread from heaven to eat.’”

Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, Moses didn’t give you bread from heaven. My Father did. And now he offers you the true bread from heaven. The true bread of God is the one who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.”

“Sir,” they said, “give us that bread every day.”

Jesus replied, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.
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Bread of the Angels is made bread for mankind; Gifted bread of Heaven of all imaginings the end; Oh, thing miraculous! This body of God will nourish the poor, the servile, and the humble.

Thee Triune God, we beseech; Do us Thou visit, just as Thee we worship. By Thy ways, lead us where we are heading, to the light Thou dwellest in. Amen.
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Intercessions:

Faithful God: You always provide for us in our needs. Hear us now:

+ For all who walk in the way of Christ - that You may sustain our faith and hope…. Lord, hear us.
+ For women and men who search for meaning and purpose in their lives – that they may find their answers in Jesus…. Lord, hear us.
+ For nomads and travelers, and all who wander like the Jews in the desert – that You may provide for their needs and support them in dangerous moments…. Lord, hear us.
+ For those who live in hunger – that You may send them food, through our generous hands…. Lord, hear us.
+ For all those whose Christian journey is over – that eternal life may be theirs…. Lord, hear us.

O God, You have never failed to nourish Your people in their needs: hear our cries and grant our prayers, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Hymn:

There is no greater truth than this / There is no stronger love we know / God Himself comes down to live / And make a sinner’s heart his throne

There is no deeper peace than this / No other kindness can compare / He clothes us in His righteousness / Forever free, forever heirs

Oh praise the only One / Who shines brighter than ten thousand suns / Death and hell call Him victorious / Praise Him / Oh praise the One true King / Lift it loud till earth and heaven ring / Every crown we lay down at His feet / Praise Him

There is no sweeter joy than this / There is no stronger hope we hold / We are His forever more / Safe, secure by Christ alone

There is no sound that’s like the song / That rises up from grateful saints / We once were lost but now we’re found / One with Him, we bear His name

Benediction:

Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen. (Ephesians 3:20-21)

+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen

Sunday: 26 July – 2 Kings 4:42-44; Psalm 145:10-11, 15-18; Ephesians 4:1-6; John 6:1-15 ~ God has visited His people

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen

Opening sentence and Prayer:

United with Christians around the world, we acknowledge one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God as our Father. We worship as one family, and pray for greater charity and love among all believers.
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O God, You open wide Your hand, giving us food in due season. Out of Your never-failing abundance, satisfy the hungers of body and soul and lead all peoples of the earth to the feast of the world to come. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever.
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A Reading from the Old Testament: 2 Kings 4:42-44 (NLT)
[Elisha insists that the people be fed, and God multiplies the food so that all can share in it.]

“Elisha – The miracle of the loaves of barley”
Lambert Lombard – early 1500’s

One day a man from Baal-shalishah brought the man of God a sack of fresh grain and twenty loaves of barley bread made from the first grain of his harvest. Elisha said, “Give it to the people so they can eat.”

“What?” his servant exclaimed. “Feed a hundred people with only this?”

But Elisha repeated, “Give it to the people so they can eat, for this is what the Lord says: Everyone will eat, and there will even be some left over!” And when they gave it to the people, there was plenty for all and some left over, just as the Lord had promised.
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A Reading from the Psalms: Psalm 145:10-11, 15-18 (NLT)

All of your works will thank you, Lord, and your faithful followers will praise you. They will speak of the glory of your kingdom; they will give examples of your power.
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The eyes of all look to you in hope; you give them their food as they need it. When you open your hand, you satisfy the hunger and thirst of every living thing.

The Lord is righteous in everything he does; he is filled with kindness. The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth.
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A Reading from the Letters: Ephesians 4:1-6 (NLT)
[Paul writes from prison, calling Christians to greater unity and charity.]

Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future.

There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all, in all, and living through all.
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A Reading from the Gospels: John 6:1-15 (NLT)
[Between now and the end of August, the Gospel each weekend will be from Chapter Six of John’s Gospel, which presents Jesus as the Bread of Life. In today’s opening section, Jesus feeds the five thousand.]

“Miracle of the Bread and Fish”
Giovanni Lanfranco – 1620-1623

After this, Jesus crossed over to the far side of the Sea of Galilee, also known as the Sea of Tiberias. A huge crowd kept following him wherever he went, because they saw his miraculous signs as he healed the sick. Then Jesus climbed a hill and sat down with his disciples around him. (It was nearly time for the Jewish Passover celebration.) Jesus soon saw a huge crowd of people coming to look for him. Turning to Philip, he asked, “Where can we buy bread to feed all these people?” He was testing Philip, for he already knew what he was going to do.

Philip replied, “Even if we worked for months, we wouldn’t have enough money to feed them!”

Then Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, spoke up. “There’s a young boy here with five barley loaves and two fish. But what good is that with this huge crowd?”

“Tell everyone to sit down,” Jesus said. So they all sat down on the grassy slopes. (The men alone numbered about 5,000.) Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks to God, and distributed them to the people. Afterward he did the same with the fish. And they all ate as much as they wanted. After everyone was full, Jesus told his disciples, “Now gather the leftovers, so that nothing is wasted.” So they picked up the pieces and filled twelve baskets with scraps left by the people who had eaten from the five barley loaves.

When the people saw him do this miraculous sign, they exclaimed, “Surely, he is the Prophet we have been expecting!” When Jesus saw that they were ready to force him to be their king, he slipped away into the hills by himself.
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Intercessions:

God is aware of the needs of all people: let us present our concerns with confidence –

+ For all the followers of Jesus – that we may grow in unity and charity…. Lord, hear us.
+ For our brothers and sisters who are hungry – that the generosity of Christians may ensure there is food for the starving…. Lord, hear us.
+ For farmers and bakers, and all who provide bread for the world – that they may be blessed by God, who feeds people through their work…. Lord, hear us.
+ For our communities of faith that gather to worship God – that we may treat each other with care and respect…. Lord, hear us.
+ For the faithful departed, especially those who have died violently at the hands of others – that eternal peace and light may be theirs…. Lord, hear us.

You open wide Your hand, O Lord, and grant our desires: hear the cries of Your people and be with us in our needs, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Hymn:

Benediction:

This is the message we heard from Jesus and now declare to you: God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all…. If we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin. (1John 1:5,7)

+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen

Sunday: 19 July – Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 23:1-6; Ephesians 2:13-18; Mark 6:30-34 ~ on Christ, the Shepherd of our souls

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen

Opening sentence and Prayer:

Our God is like a shepherd who always looks after the flock: the Lord tends to all our needs.
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Compassionate God, from far and near You gather Your Church into one. Safeguard the unity of Your flock through the teaching of Christ the Shepherd, that all Your scattered children may find in Him the guidance and nourishment they seek. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever.
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A Reading from the Old Testament: Jeremiah 23:1-6 (NLT)

“What sorrow awaits the leaders of my people—the shepherds of my sheep — for they have destroyed and scattered the very ones they were expected to care for,” says the Lord.

Therefore, this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says to these shepherds: “Instead of caring for my flock and leading them to safety, you have deserted them and driven them to destruction. Now I will pour out judgment on you for the evil you have done to them. But I will gather together the remnant of my flock from the countries where I have driven them. I will bring them back to their own sheepfold, and they will be fruitful and increase in number. Then I will appoint responsible shepherds who will care for them, and they will never be afraid again. Not a single one will be lost or missing. I, the Lord, have spoken!

“For the time is coming,” says the Lord, “when I will raise up a righteous descendant from King David’s line. He will be a King who rules with wisdom. He will do what is just and right throughout the land. And this will be his name: ‘The Lord Is Our Righteousness.’ In that day Judah will be saved, and Israel will live in safety.
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A Reading from the Psalms: Psalm 23:1-6 (NLT)

The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.

He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.

Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.

Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.
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A Reading from the Letters: Ephesians 2:13-18 (NLT)

But now you have been united with Christ Jesus. Once you were far away from God, but now you have been brought near to him through the blood of Christ.

For Christ himself has brought peace to us. He united Jews and Gentiles into one people when, in his own body on the cross, he broke down the wall of hostility that separated us. He did this by ending the system of law with its commandments and regulations. He made peace between Jews and Gentiles by creating in himself one new people from the two groups. Together as one body, Christ reconciled both groups to God by means of his death on the cross, and our hostility toward each other was put to death.

He brought this Good News of peace to you Gentiles who were far away from him, and peace to the Jews who were near. Now all of us can come to the Father through the same Holy Spirit because of what Christ has done for us.
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A Reading from the Gospels: Mark 6:30-34 (NLT)

The apostles returned to Jesus from their ministry tour and told him all they had done and taught. Then Jesus said, “Let’s go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile.” He said this because there were so many people coming and going that Jesus and his apostles didn’t even have time to eat.

So they left by boat for a quiet place, where they could be alone. But many people recognized them and saw them leaving, and people from many towns ran ahead along the shore and got there ahead of them. Jesus saw the huge crowd as he stepped from the boat, and he had compassion on them because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things.
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Intercessions:

Like a shepherd, You Lord continue to care for us, so we pray with confidence:

+ For those called to be pastors of God’s people - that they may be good shepherds, imitating the Lord they serve…. Lord, hear us.
+ For those who help others draw close to You, as prayer guides and retreat directors – that the Spirit may be with them in their ministry…. Lord, hear us.
+ For an end to conflict and hostility, at home and abroad – that the peace of Christ may continue to spread…. Lord, hear us.
+ For our families and friends, and for all who asked for our prayers – that our care may remind them of the Good Shepherd’s love for them…. Lord, hear us.
+ For those whose life in this world is over – that they may dwell in Your house forever…. Lord, hear us.

O God, our Shepherd, Your goodness and kindness help us every day: hear our prayers and be with us in our needs, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Hymn:

Benediction:

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. (Colossians 3:15)

+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen

Sunday: 12 July – Amos 7:12-15; Psalm 85:9-14; Ephesians 1:3-10; Mark 6:7-13 ~ on being blessed and sent

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen

Opening sentence and Prayer:

God has blessed us and has showered His grace upon us. Give thanks to the Lord for all we have received.
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God of justice, God of salvation, from every land You call a people to Yourself. Yours is the work we do, Yours the message we carry. Keep Your Church single-minded and faithful to You. Let failure not discourage us nor success beguile our hearts, as You send us to proclaim the gospel. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever.
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A Reading from the Old Testament: Amos 7:12-15 (NLT)
[Amos explains that he is not a professional prophet. He’s an amateur, just doing what God told him to do.]

Kloster Blaubeuren, Klosterkirche, Chorraum Chorgestühl von Jörg Syrlin d. J., 1493 Prophet Amos Ulm, Germany — Kloster Blaubeuren, Klosterkirche, Chorraum
Chorgestühl von Jörg Syrlin d. J., 1493
Prophet Amos – Ulm, Germany

Then Amaziah sent orders to Amos: “Get out of here, you prophet! Go on back to the land of Judah, and earn your living by prophesying there! Don’t bother us with your prophecies here in Bethel. This is the king’s sanctuary and the national place of worship!”

But Amos replied, “I’m not a professional prophet, and I was never trained to be one. I’m just a shepherd, and I take care of sycamore-fig trees. But the Lord called me away from my flock and told me, ‘Go and prophesy to my people in Israel.’
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A Reading from the Psalms: Psalm 85:9-14 (NLT)

Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him, so our land will be filled with his glory.

Unfailing love and truth have met together. Righteousness and peace have kissed! Truth springs up from the earth, and righteousness smiles down from heaven. Yes, the Lord pours down his blessings. Our land will yield its bountiful harvest. Righteousness goes as a herald before him, preparing the way for his steps.
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A Reading from the Letters: Ephesians 1:3-10 (NLT)
[Paul wrote this letter to the people of Ephesus while he was in prison. Today’s reading describes the beautiful way God deals with us.]

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ. Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure. So we praise God for the glorious grace he has poured out on us who belong to his dear Son. He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins. He has showered his kindness on us, along with all wisdom and understanding.

God has now revealed to us his mysterious plan regarding Christ, a plan to fulfill his own good pleasure. And this is the plan: At the right time he will bring everything together under the authority of Christ — everything in heaven and on earth.
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A Reading from the Gospels: Mark 6:7-13 (NLT)
[Jesus sends the disciples out in pairs, to preach the message of repentance and to heal the sick.]

And he called his twelve disciples together and began sending them out two by two, giving them authority to cast out evil spirits. He told them to take nothing for their journey except a walking stick — no food, no traveler’s bag, no money. He allowed them to wear sandals but not to take a change of clothes.

“Wherever you go,” he said, “stay in the same house until you leave town. But if any place refuses to welcome you or listen to you, shake its dust from your feet as you leave to show that you have abandoned those people to their fate.”

So the disciples went out, telling everyone they met to repent of their sins and turn to God. And they cast out many demons and healed many sick people, anointing them with olive oil.
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Intercessions:

God’s help is near for those who turn to him – Lord, hear our prayers.

+ For all who have been sent out to preach the message of repentance and forgiveness – that whatever their reception, they may not give up…. Lord, hear us.
+ For those who find belief in God hard – that, seeing the sick healed and evil conquered, they may believe…. Lord, hear us.
+ For people who hunger and thirst for justice – that they may be rewarded for their dedication…. Lord, hear us.
+ For the sick and all who suffer – that You may heal them, according to Your will…. Lord, hear us.
+ For all those who have died in war, or in the service of their country – that they may rest in eternal peace…. Lord, hear us.

Lord God, Your help is the strength of Your people: hear the longings of our hearts and continue to give us Your help, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Hymn:

+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen

Sunday: 05 July – Ezekiel 2:2-5; Psalm 123:1-4; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; Mark 6:1-6 ~ on speaking truth to an unbelieving people

14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen

Opening sentence and Prayer:

As weak and sinful people, we gather to ask the Lord’s mercy. We know His grace is sufficient for us. Together, we praise and thank our God for the constant care we receive.
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God of the prophets, in every age You send the word of truth, familiar yet new, a sign of contradiction. Let us not be counted among those who lack faith, but give us the vision to see Christ in our midst and to welcome Your saving word. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever.
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A Reading from the Old Testament: Ezekiel 2:2-5 (NLT)
[The prophet is inspired to speak out, even though God knows the people may not listen.]

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The Spirit came into me as he spoke, and he set me on my feet. I listened carefully to his words. “Son of man,” he said, “I am sending you to the nation of Israel, a rebellious nation that has rebelled against me. They and their ancestors have been rebelling against me to this very day. They are a stubborn and hard-hearted people. But I am sending you to say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says!’ And whether they listen or refuse to listen — for remember, they are rebels — at least they will know they have had a prophet among them.

A Reading from the Psalms: Psalm 123:1-4 (NLT)

I lift my eyes to you, O God, enthroned in heaven.

We keep looking to the Lord our God for his mercy, just as servants keep their eyes on their master, as a slave girl watches her mistress for the slightest signal.

Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy, for we have had our fill of contempt.

We have had more than our fill of the scoffing of the proud and the contempt of the arrogant.
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A Reading from the Letters: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 (NLT)
[Paul writes about his frailty, which makes him rely all the more on God’s grace.]

Even though I have received such wonderful revelations from God. So to keep me from becoming proud, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from Satan to torment me and keep me from becoming proud.

Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

A Reading from the Gospels: Mark 6:1-6 (NLT)
[Like many other prophets before him, Jesus finds no acceptance in his home town.]

Jesus left that part of the country and returned with his disciples to Nazareth, his hometown. The next Sabbath he began teaching in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. They asked, “Where did he get all this wisdom and the power to perform such miracles?” Then they scoffed, “He’s just a carpenter, the son of Mary and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas, and Simon. And his sisters live right here among us.” They were deeply offended and refused to believe in him.

Then Jesus told them, “A prophet is honored everywhere except in his own hometown and among his relatives and his own family.” And because of their unbelief, he couldn’t do any miracles among them except to place his hands on a few sick people and heal them. And he was amazed at their unbelief.
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Intercessions:

God have mercy on us and hear our prayers:

+ For all who are called to speak in God’s name today – that we may have the courage of the prophets of old…. Lord, hear us.
+ For all who are scandalized by injustice and falsehood in our world – that we may ourselves have the courage to speak out against evil…. Lord, hear us.
+ For all who feel weighed down by their own weakness – that we may rely on God’s grace to lift us up…. Lord, hear us.
+ For the gift of perseverance – that we may be true to what we believe, come what may…. Lord, hear us.
+ For our friends and neighbors who have recently died – that they may have eternal peace in God’s presence…. Lord, hear us.

Lord our God, our eyes are fixed on You till You show us Your mercy: let Your grace stay with us each day, and hear our prayers through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Hymn:

+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen

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