The Introit is Psalm 86:4,6,15a, 16; Antiphon: Ps. 86:1a, 2b, 3 Β
COLLECT OF THE DAY: O Lord, we implore You, let Your continual pity cleanse and defend Your Church; and because she cannot continue in safety without Your aid, preserve her evermore by Your help and goodness; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Description of Sermon: This morning's sermon is based on Proverbs 4:10-23. This text provides a godly way to be discerning when it comes to the many voices in the world Β that would try to gain our attention and direct our lives. The key point in the sermon is that wisdom comes through the ear to the heart and not from the heart to the ear. Wisdom is external. It is a gift from God. It is our Lord Jesus Christ.Β
May God bless your listening and contemplation!
Rev. Wiist
You are encouraged to also read the following: Β Galatians 5:16-24 and Luke 17:11-19
Our prayer: Β O Lord, keep Your Church with your perpetual mercy; and because our frailty we cannot but fall, keep us ever by Your help from all things hurtful and lead us to all things profitable to our salvation; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
The Introit is Psalm 74:1-2,19b,21b; Antiphon: Ps. 74:20a, 21a, 22a, 23a Β
COLLECT OF THE DAY: Almighty and everlasting God, give us an increase of faith, hope, and charity; and that we may obtain what You have promised, make us love what You have commanded; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
The Introit is Psalm 70:2b, 4a, 5b; Antiphon: Ps. 70:1-2a Β
COLLECT OF THE DAY: Almighty and merciful God, by Your gift alone Your faithful people render true and laudable service. Help us steadfastly to live in this life according to Your promises and finally attain Your heavenly glory; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
The Introit is: Ps. 68:1,3, 7a, 10b, 19; Antiphon: Ps. 68:5b, 6a, 35b Β
COLLECT OF THE DAY: Almighty and everlasting God, always more ready to hear than we to pray and to give more than we either desire or deserve, pour down upon us the abundance of Your mercy, forgiving those things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good things that we are not worthy to ask, except through the merits and mediation of Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
The Introit is: Ps. 51:1,4-5, 16; Antiphon: Ps. 55:16a, 17b, 18a, 22a Β
COLLECT OF THE DAY: O God, You declare Your almighty power above all in showing mercy and pity. Mercifully grant us such a measure of Your grace that we may obtain Your gracious promises and be made partakers of Your heavenly treasures; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Today's Readings:OT 2 Samuel 22:26-34 Epistle 1 Corinthians 10:6-13; Holy Gospel: Luke 16:1-9
The Introit is: Ps. 54:1-3,7; Antiphon: Ps. 54:4-5 Β
COLLECT OF THE DAY: Let Your merciful ears, O Lord, be open to the prayers of Your humble servants; and that they may obtain their petitions, make them to ask such things as shall please You; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.