Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost, Nov. 6

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.

Track 1 Old Testament: Haggai 1:15b-2:9 read from the New Revised Standard Version Bible Anglicized

Track 1 Psalm: Psalm 145:1-5, 18-21 or Psalm 98 read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer

Track 2 Old Testament: Job 19:23-27a read from the New Revised Standard Version Bible Anglicized

Track 2 Psalm: Psalm 17:1-9 read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer

The Epistle 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 World English Bible

The Gospel: Luke 20:27-38 Easy to Read Version Bible

On November 11 we celebrate the life of Martin Bishop of Tours. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.

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Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost, Oct. 30

The Collect: Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your gift that your faithful people offer you true and laudable service: Grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Track 1 Old Testament: Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 read from the New International Version Bible

Track 1 Psalm 119:137-144 read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer

Track 2 Old Testament: Isaiah 1:10-18 read from the New International Version Bible

Track 2 Psalm 32:1-8 read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer

Epistle: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12 New Living Translation

Gospel: Luke 19:1-10 read from The New Revised Standard Version Bible

On November 2 we celebrate the Commemoration of All Faithful Departed. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.

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Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, Oct. 23

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.

Track 1 Old Testament: Joel 2:23-32 read from the Modern English Version Bible

Track 1 Psalm: Psalm 65 read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer

Track 2 Old Testament: Sirach 35:12-17 read from New Revised Standard Version Anglicised Bible or Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22 read from the Modern English Version Bible

Track 2 Psalm: Psalm 84:1-6 read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer

Epistle: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 read from the New American Standard Bible

Gospel: Luke 18:9-14 read from the New Century Version Bible

Closing Prayer: On October 24 we celebrate the life of Hiram Hisanori Kano, priest. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.

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