Last Sunday's Homily: All Saints' Episcopal Church

The Sixth Sunday of Easter May 10, 2026 First Lesson: Acts 17:22-31 Psalm: Psalm 66:7-18 Second Lesson: 1 Peter 3:13-22 Gospel: John 14:15-21 The Collect: O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The First Lesson: Acts 7:55-60 Psalm: 31:1-5, 15-16 The Second Lesson: 1 Peter 2:2-10 The Holy Gospel: John 14:1-14 The Collect: Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Fourth Sunday of Easter April 26, 2026 The First Lesson: Acts 2:42-47 Psalm: 23 The Second Lesson: 1 Peter 2:19-25 The Holy Gospel: John 10:1-10 The Collect: 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.

The Third Sunday of Easter April 19, 2026 The First Lesson: Acts 2:14a, 36-41 Psalm: 116:1-3, 10-17 The Second Lesson: 1 Peter 1:17-23 The Holy Gospel: Luke 24:13-35 The Collect: O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Second Sunday after Easter April 12, 2026 The First Lesson: Acts 2:14a, 22-32 Psalm: 16 The Second Lesson: 1 Peter 1:3-9 The Holy Gospel: John 20:19-31 p. 1250 The Collect: Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ's Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Resurrection Sunday April 5, 2026 Old Testament: Acts 10:34-43 Psalm: Psalm 118 1-2,14-24 Epistle: Colossians 3:1-14 Gospel: Matthew 28:1-10 The Collect: Almighty God, who through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of the Lord's resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by your life-giving Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The First Lesson: Isaiah 50:4-9a Psalm: 118:1-2, 19-29 The Second Lesson: Philippians 2:5-11 The Holy Gospel: Matthew 21:1-11 The Collect: Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Fifth Sunday in Lent March 22, 2026 The First Lesson: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm: 130 The Second Lesson: Romans 8:6-11 The Holy Gospel: John 11:1-45 The Collect: Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The Fourth Sunday in Lent March 15, 2026 The First Lesson: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Psalm: 23 The Second Lesson: Ephesians 5:8-14 The Holy Gospel: John 9:1-41 The Collect: Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The Third Sunday in Lent March 8, 2026 The First Lesson: Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm: 95 The Second Lesson: Romans 5:1-11 The Holy Gospel: John 4:5-42 The Collect: Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Second Sunday in Lent March 1, 2026 The First Lesson: Genesis 12:1-4a Psalm: 121 The Second Lesson: Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 The Holy Gospel: John 3:1-17 The Collect: O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The First Sunday in Lent February 22, 2026 The First Lesson: Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7 Psalm: 32 The Second Lesson: Romans 5:12-19 The Holy Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11 The Collect: Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The Last Sunday after the Epiphany February 15, 2026 Old Testament: Exodus 24:12-18 Psalm: Psalm 99 Epistle: 2 Peter 1:16-21 Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9 The Collect: O God, who before the passion of your only begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Old Testament: Isaiah 58:1-9a, (9b-12) Psalm: Psalm 112:1-9, (10) Epistle: 1 Corinthians 2:1-12, (13-16) Gospel: Matthew 5:13-20 The Collect: Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany February 1, 2026 The First Lesson: Micah 6:1-8 Psalm: 15 The Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 The Holy Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12 The Collect: Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Third Sunday after the Epiphany: January 25, 2026 The First Lesson: Isaiah 9:1-4 Psalm: 27:1, 5-13 The Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 The Holy Gospel: Matthew 4:12-23 The Collect: Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Second Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of our Lord January 18, 2026 The First Lesson: Isaiah 49:1-7 Psalm: 40:1-12 The Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 The Holy Gospel: John 1:29-42 The Collect: 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 for ever. Amen.

First Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of our Lord January 11, 2026 The First Lesson: Isaiah 42:1-9 Psalm 29 The Second Lesson: Acts 10:34-43 The Holy Gospel: Matthew 3:13-17 The Collect: Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the RiverJordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

Second Sunday after Christmas January 4, 2026 Old Testament: Jeremiah 31:7-14 Psalm: Psalm 84:1-8 Epistle: Ephesians 1:3-6,15-19a Gospel: Matthew 2:13-15,19-23 The Collect: O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully restored, the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share our humanity, your Son Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

First Sunday after Christmas December 28, 2025 Old Testament: Isaiah 61:10-62:3 Psalm: 147:13-21 Epistle: Galatians 3:23-25;4:4-7 Gospel: John 1:1-18 The Collect: Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Old Testament: Isaiah 9:2-7 Psalm: Psalm 96 Epistle: Titus 2:11-14 Gospel: Luke 2:1-20 The Collect: O God, who hast caused this holy night to shine with the illumination of the true Light: Grant us, we beseech thee, that as we have known the mystery of that Light upon earth, so may we also perfectly enjoy him in heaven; where with thee and the Holy Spirit he liveth and reigneth, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

The Third Sunday of Advent December 14, 2025 The First Lesson: Isaiah 35:1-10 Psalm: 146:4-9 The Second Lesson: James 5:7-10 The Holy Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11 The Collect: Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

The Second Sunday of Advent December 7, 2025 Old Testament: Isaiah 11:1-10 Psalm: Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 Epistle: Romans 15:4-13 Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12 The Collect: Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

November 30, 2025 The First Lesson: Isaiah 2:1-5 Psalm: 122 The Second Lesson: Romans 13:11-14 The Holy Gospel: Matthew 24:36-44 The Collect: Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works ofdarkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time ofthis mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visitus in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall comeagain in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and thedead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who livesand reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now andfor ever. Amen.

Christ the King November 23, 2025 The First Lesson: Jeremiah 23:1-6 Psalm: 46 The Second Lesson: Colossians 1:11-20 The Holy Gospel: Luke 23:33-43 The Collect: Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost November 16, 2025 The First Lesson: Malachi 4:1-2a Psalm: 98 The Second Lesson: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 The Holy Gospel: Luke 21:5-19 The Collect: Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost November 9, 2025 The First Lesson: Job 19-23-27a Psalm: Psalm 17:1-9 The Second Lesson: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 The Holy Gospel: Luke 20:27-38 The Collect: O God, whose blessed Son came into the world that he might destroy the works of the devil and make us children of God and heirs of eternal life: Grant that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves as he is pure; that, when he comes again with power and great glory, we may be made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

All Saints' Sunday November 2, 2025 The First Lesson: Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18 Psalm: Psalm 149 The Second Lesson: Ephesians 1:11-23 The Holy Gospel: Luke 6:20-31 The Collect: Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost October 26, 2025 The First Lesson: Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22 Psalm: 84:1-6 The Second Lesson: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 The Holy Gospel: Luke 18:9-14 The Collect: Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost October 19, 2025 The First Lesson: Genesis 32:22-31 Psalm: Psalm 121 The Second Lesson: 2 Timothy 3:14--4:5 The Holy Gospel: Luke 18:1-8 The Collect: Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost October 12, 2025 The First Lesson: 2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c Psalm: Pslam 111 The Second Lesson: 2 Timothy 2:8-15 The Holy Gospel: Luke 17:11-19 The Collect: Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, that we may continually be given to good works through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost October 5, 2025 The First Lesson: Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4 Psalm: Psalm 37:1-10 The Second Lesson: 2 Timothy 1:1-14 The Holy Gospel: Luke 17:5-10 The Collect: Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and to give more than we either desire or deserve: Pour upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things for which we are not worthy to ask, except through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ our Savior; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 28, 2025 The First Lesson: Amos 6:1a, 4-7 Psalm: 146 The Second Lesson: 1 Timothy 6:6-19 The Holy Gospel: Luke 16:19-31 The Collect: O God, who declarest thy almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Mercifully grant unto us such a measure of thy grace, that we, running to obtain thy promises, may be made partakers of thy heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 21, 2025 The First Lesson: Amos 8:4-7 Psalm: 113 The Second Lesson: 1 Timothy 2:1-7 The Holy Gospel: Luke 16:1-13 The Collect: Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 14, 2025 The First Lesson: Exodus 32:7-14 Psalm: Psalm 51:1-11 The Second Lesson: 1 Timothy 1:12-17 The Holy Gospel: Luke 15:1-10 The Collect: O God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The First Lesson: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Psalm: 1 The Second Lesson: Philemon 1-21 The Holy Gospel: Luke 14:25-33 The Collect: Grant us, O Lord, to trust in you with all our hearts; for, as you always resist the proud who confide in their own strength, so you never forsake those who make their boast of your mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Old Testament: Proverbs 25:6-7 Psalm: Psalm 112 Epistle: Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 Gospel: Luke 14:1, 7-14 The Collect: Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen.

The First Lesson: Isaiah 58:9b-14 Psalm: 103:1-8 The Second Lesson: Hebrews 12:18-29 The Holy Gospel: Luke 13:10-17 The Collect: Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered together in unity by your Holy Spirit, may show forth your power among all peoples, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost August 17, 2025 The First Lesson: Jeremiah 23:23-29 Psalm: 82 The Second Lesson: Hebrews 11:29-12:2 The Holy Gospel: Luke 12:49-56 The Collect: Almighty God, you have given your only Son to be for us a sacrifice for sin, and also an example of godly life: Give us grace to receive thankfully the fruits of his redeeming work, and to follow daily in the blessed steps of his most holy life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost August 10, 2025 The First Lesson: Genesis 15:1-6 Psalm: 33:12-22 The Second Lesson: Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 The Holy Gospel: Luke 12:32-40 The Collect: Grant to us, Lord, we pray, the spirit to think and do always those things that are right, that we, who cannot exist without you, may by you be enabled to live according to your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost August 3, 2025 The First Lesson: Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23 Psalm: 49:1-11 The Second Lesson: Colossians 3:1-11 The Holy Gospel: Luke 12:13-21 The Collect: Let your continual mercy, O Lord, cleanse and defend your Church; and, because it cannot continue in safety without your help, protect and govern it always by your goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost July 27, 2025 The First Lesson: Genesis 18:20-32 Psalm: 138 The Second Lesson: Colossians 2:6-15 The Holy Gospel: Luke 11:1-13 The Collect: O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost July 20, 2025 The First Lesson: Genesis 18:1-10a Psalm: 15 The Second Lesson: Colossians 1:15-28 The Holy Gospel: Luke 10:38-42 The Collect: Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom, you know our necessities before we ask and our ignorance in asking: Have compassion on our weakness, and mercifully give us those things which for our unworthiness we dare not, and for our blindness we cannot ask; through the worthiness of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The First Lesson: Deuteronomy 30:9-14 Psalm: 25:1-9 The Second Lesson: Colossians 1:1-14 The Holy Gospel: Luke 10:25-37 The Collect: O Lord, mercifully receive the prayers of your people who call upon you, and grant that they may know and understand what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to accomplish them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Old Testament: Isaiah 66:10-14 Psalm: Psalm 66:1-8 Epistle: Galatians 6:(1-6), 7-16 Gospel: Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 The Collect: O God, you have taught us to keep all your commandments by loving you and our neighbor: Grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to you with our whole heart, and united to one another with pure affection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Old Testament: 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21 Psalm: Psalm 16 Epistle: Galatians 5:1, 13-25 Gospel: Luke 9:51-62 The Collect: Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Old Testament: Isaiah 65: 1-9 Psalm: Psalm 22: 18-27 Epistle: Galatians 3: 23-29 Gospel: Luke 8: 26-39 The Collect: O Lord, make us have perpetual love and reverence for your holy Name, for you never fail to help and govern those whom you have set upon the sure foundation of your loving-­kindness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen

Old Testament: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 Psalm: Psalm 8 Epistle: Romans 5:1-5 Gospel: John 16:12-15 The Collect: Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

First Lesson: Genesis 11:1-9Psalm: 104:25-35, 37Second Lesson: Acts 2:1-21Gospel: John 14:8-17The Collect: Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

First Lesson: Acts 16:16-34 Psalm: Psalm 97 Second Lesson: Revelation 22:12-14,16-17, 20-21 Gospel: John 17:20-26 The Collect: O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.