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Reading I: Genesis 12:1-4a
Responsorial Psalm: 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22
Reading II: 2 Timothy 1:8b-10
Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9

 

Lord, fill us with blessing.

(Introductory Prayers)

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THE GOSPEL

Matthew 17:1-9

His face shone like the sun.

O Christ,

give us a glimpse. Let us
find you shining like the sun

in the sliver of the moon,
in migrating geese, in
the evening sky,
the spider’s
 web;

workers, coffee growers,
crossing-guards,
all homeless
people.

Let no one and no place
ever be hidden from
the glow of your
Godly, earthly
presence.

Let us find your glory
in all things.


THE FIRST READING

Genesis 12:1-4a

All the communities of the earth will find blessing in you.

 It
started
when Abraham
  left his father’s house.
All the goods that he owned
made a journey on unknown paths,

and let God make a blessing,
which became a grace
 for all nations,
and for
 us.

Lord,
fill us too
with blessing
wherever we go--
in all we do, in each
and every person we meet.


THE SECOND READING

2 Timothy 1:8b-10

Bear your share of the hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God.

O Lord,
is it what we do,
 or how we pray that saves us?

Yes, if you pour grace into us
from the bosom of
your love,

then
we can bear
the gospel hardships
you use to bring life to the world.

Anne Osdieck