The lectionary for 20 July, the fifth Sunday after Trinity

Collect Almighty and everlasting God,by whose Spirit the whole body of the Churchis governed and sanctified:Hear our prayer which we offer for all your faithful people,that in their vocation and ministrythey may serve you in holiness and truthto the glory of your name;through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. The First Reading: Amos 8: 1-12 This is what the Lord God showed me—a basket … Continue reading The lectionary for 20 July, the fifth Sunday after Trinity

The lectionary for 13 July, the fourth Sunday after Trinity

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 finally lose not the things eternal: grant this, heavenly Father, for Jesus Christ’s sake, our Lord. Amen. The First Reading Amos 7: … Continue reading The lectionary for 13 July, the fourth Sunday after Trinity