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-10Bear 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.
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