Scripture Readings
The Collect
O Lord, mercifully receive the prayers of your people who call upon you, and grant that they may know and understand what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to accomplish them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Old Testament:
Genesis 25:19-34
Response:
Psalm 119:105-112
Epistle:
Romans 8:1-11
Gospel:
Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
Sermon
“Pray with the knowledge and love that God is there with you as you live in his garden, as you grow in his garden. And if you do, you may find a new way to understand God, and a new way to be closer. ”