July 7 - 7th Sunday after Pentecost
Prayer of the Day
God of the covenant, in our baptism you call us to proclaim the coming of your kingdom. Give us the
courage you gave the apostles, that we may faithfully witness to your love and peace in every
circumstance of life, in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Readings
1st Reading - Ezekiel 2:1-5
Psalm 123
2nd Reading - 2 Corinthians 12:2-10
Gospel Lesson - Mark 6:1-13
July 14 - 8th Sunday after Pentecost
Prayer of the Day
O God, from you come all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works. Give to us, your servants,
that peace which the world cannot give, that our hearts may be set to obey your commandments; and
also that we, being defended from the fear of our enemies, may live in peace and quietness, through
Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Readings
1st Reading - Amos 7:7-15
Psalm 85:8-13
2nd Reading - Ephesians 1:3-14
Gospel Lesson - Mark 6:14-29
July 21 - 9th Sunday after Pentecost
Prayer of the Day
O God, powerful and compassionate, you shepherd your people, faithfully feeding and protecting us.
Heal each of us, and make us a whole people, that we may embody the justice and peace of your Son,
Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Readings
1st Reading -Jeremiah 23:1-6
Psalm 23
2nd Reading - Ephesians 2:11-22
Gospel Lesson - Mark 6:30-34, 53-56
July 28 - 10th Sunday after Pentecost
Prayer of the Day
Gracious God, you have placed within the hearts of all your children a longing for your word and a
hunger for your truth. Grant that we may know your Son to be the true bread of heaven and share this
bread with all the world, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Readings
1st Reading - Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15
Psalm 78:23-29
2nd Reading - Ephesians 4:1-16
Gospel Lesson - John 6:24-35