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Readings Psalm 17 1 Kings 11:42—12:19 2 Corinthians 7:1–16 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:192–194 Festival Today we observe the Festival of The Martyrdom of St. John the Baptist. In contrast to the Festival of The Nativity of St. John the Baptist, observed on the 24th of June, this Festival commemorates John the Baptist’s beheading under Herod Antipas, Tetrarch of Galilee and Perea. Last of...

Readings Jeremiah 15:10–21 Psalm 25 (MT 26) Romans 12:9–21 Matthew 16:21–28

Readings Psalm 48 1 Kings 11:1–26 2 Corinthians 6:1–18 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:183–191

Readings Psalm 72 1 Kings 9:1–9—10:1–13 2 Corinthians 5:1–21 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:177–182 Commemoration Today we commemorate Monica, Mother of Augustine . Despite being widowed at a young age, Monica devoted herself to the welfare, spiritual and physical, of her children. Monica would follow her son, Augustine, to Rome and then to Milan, where she would finally see the fruit of her...

Readings Psalm 36 1 Kings 8:22–63 2 Corinthians 4:1–18 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:170–176

Readings Psalm 32 1 Kings 7:51—8:21 2 Corinthians 3:1–18 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:167–169

Readings Psalm 27 1 Kings 5:1–18 2 Corinthians 1:23—2:17 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:160–166 Festival Today we celebrate the Festival of St. Bartholomew, Apostle. Called by Christ in Galilee (in the town of Cana, where Christ performed His first miracle), Bartholomew would become one of the first of Jesus’ twelve disciples. According to Church tradition, Bartholomew brought the Gospel to...

Readings Psalm 111 Psalm 49 1 Kings 3:1–15 2 Corinthians 1:1–22 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:153–159

Readings Psalm 97 1 Kings 2:1–27 1 Corinthians 13:1–13 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:148–152

Readings Isaiah 51:1–6 Psalm 138 Romans 11:33—12:8 Matthew 16:13–20

Readings Psalm 139 1 Kings 1:1–35 1 Corinthians 12:14–31 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:144–147

Readings Psalm 51 2 Samuel 12:1–25 1 Corinthians 12:1–13 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:140–143 Commemoration Today we commemorate Samuel. Last among the judges and first among the post-Moses prophets, Samuel lived a life of devotion to God. Samuel, at God’s command, would anoint both Israel’s first king — Saul — and her second — David.

Readings Psalm 12 Psalm 22 2 Samuel 11:1–27 1 Corinthians 11:17–34 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:137–139 Commemoration Today we commemorate Bernard of Clairvaux, Hymnwriter and Theologian . Born into wealth, Bernard abandoned a life of affluence and entered a monastery at twenty-two. Eventually he was sent to start a new monastery, which monastery would go on to found many daughter houses,...

Readings Psalm 107 Psalm 106 2 Samuel 7:18–29 1 Corinthians 10:23—11:16 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:133–136

Readings Psalm 24 2 Samuel 7:1–17 1 Corinthians 9:24—10:22 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:124–132

Readings Psalm 11 Psalm 84 2 Samuel 6:1–19 1 Corinthians 9:1–23 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:119–123 Commemoration Today we commemorate Isaac. Born to Abraham and Sarah when they were, respectively, one hundred years old and ninety-one years old, Isaac (whose name means ‘laughter’), would go on to father Jacob (who would become Israel) and Esau. Taken to Mount Moriah by his father to be sa...

Readings Isaiah 56:1, 6–8 Psalm 67 Romans 11:1–2a, 13–15, 28–32 Matthew 15:21–28 Homily Transcript I suppose it is about time we deal with Romans 11 — not in the sort of fragmentary way of today’s reading, but in its totality. In fact, as none of you is watching or listening to this live, I highly recommend you pause here and go read Romans 11, or even Romans 9 through 11. I will leave a pause her...

Readings Psalm 132 2 Samuel 5:1–25 1 Corinthians 8:1–13 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:112–118 Festival Today we celebrate the Festival of St. Mary, Mother of Our Lord. Mentioned throughout the Gospels, Mary was present at many of the major events in her Son’s life. Mary is especially remembered for her unconditional obedience to the will of God, her trust in her Jesus (even when she did not...

Readings Isaiah 56:1, 6–8 Psalm 67 Romans 11:1–2a, 13–15, 28–32 Matthew 15:21–28

Readings Psalm 33 2 Samuel 1:1–27 1 Corinthians 7:25–40 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:104–111

Readings Psalm 68 1 Samuel 31:1–13 1 Corinthians 7:1–24 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:97–103

Readings Psalm 99 1 Samuel 28:3–25 1 Corinthians 6:1–20 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:89–96

Readings Psalm 51 1 Samuel 26:1–25 1 Corinthians 5:1–13 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:82–88

Readings Psalm 14 Psalm 53 1 Samuel 25:23–44 1 Corinthians 4:1–21 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:74–81 Commemoration Today we commemorate Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr. Most likely born in Spain, Lawrence eventually made his way to Rome and became chief of the seven deacons of the Church. Having control over Church property and finances, Lawrence was called before the Roman emperor, who believ...

Readings Psalm 94 1 Samuel 25:1–22 1 Corinthians 3:1–23 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:68–73