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ACNA Liturgy of Morning Prayer with Appointed Readings. Homily by Rev. Joe Gasbarre.

ACNA Liturgy of Morning Prayer with Appointed Readings. Homily on Psalm 23 by Rev. Marc Robertson

CollectAlmighty 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 that may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts that 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. AmenThe First Lesson Genesis 12:1-9Psalm 33:12-21 (Hymn to Providence)The Second Lesson Romans 4:1-5, 13-17The Holy Gospel John 3:1-16

CollectAlmighty 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 First Lesson Genesis 2:4-9, 15-17, 25 - 3:7Psalm 51: 1-12 (A prayer of contrition)The Second Lesson Romans 5:12-21The Holy Gospel Matthew 4:1-11

CollectO God, who before the passion of your only-begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant 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.The First Lesson Exodus 24:12-18Psalm 99The Second Lesson Philippians 3:7-14 The Holy Gospel Matthew 17:1-9

Collect Almighty God, look mercifully upon your people, that by your great goodness they may be governed and preserved evermore; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen. The First Lesson Jeremiah 17:5-10 Psalm 67 The Second Lesson 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 The Holy Gospel Matthew 5:21-37

CollectO Lord, our heavenly Father, keep your household the Church continually in your true religion, that we who trust in the hope of your heavenly grace may always be defended by your mighty power; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,now and for ever. Amen.The First Lesson 2 Kings 22:8-20Psalm 27 The Second Lesson 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 The Holy Gospel Matthew 5:13-20

CollectO God, you know that we are set in the midst of many grave dangers, and because of the frailty of our nature we cannot always stand upright: Grant that your strength and protection may support us in all dangers and carry us through every temptation; 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 Micah 6:1-8Psalm 37:1-11 The Second Lesson 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 The Holy Gospel Matthew 5:1-12

CollectGive 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.The First Lesson Amos 3:1-11Psalm 139:1-18 The Second Lesson 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 The Holy Gospel Matthew 4:12-22

Collect of The DayAlmighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, 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.The ReadingsThe First Lesson Jeremiah 31:15-17 Psalm 124 (The Savior of Israel)The Second Lesson Revelation 21:1-7The Holy Gospel Matthew 2:13-18