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The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from Lexham English Bible

The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer

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.

Old Testament: Exodus 17:1-7

Psalm 95

Epistle: Romans 5:1-11

Gospel: John 4:5-42

On March 17 we celebrate the life of Patrick, Bishop and Missionary of Ireland. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.

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I am traveling and not able to record this weeks readings. I will be back next week.

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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.

Old Testament: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7

Psalm: 32

The Epistle: Romans 5:12-19

The Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11