THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF GRACETIDE

Proper G2: The Call of God

Prayer of the Day
Gracious Father, throughout the ages you have called your people by name to know, love, and serve you. From the waters of baptism, your Spirit has called us to be living witnesses of your Son. Strengthen us to serve him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. We make our prayer through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Psalm of the Day:
135: 1-6

Torah/History Readings:
Exodus 3: 1-15 (A)
Judges 6: 1, 11-24 (B)
1 Samuel 3: 1-10 (C)

Wisdom Readings:
Job 42: 10-17
Proverbs 1: 20-33

Prophetic Readings:
Isaiah 43: 1-7
Jeremiah 1: 4-10
Hosea 11: 1-6

Deuterocanonical Reading:
Wisdom 18: 1-4

Apostolic Accounts:
Acts 1: 12-26
Revelation 17: 8-14 (C)

Apostolic Epistles:
1 Corinthians 1: 26-31 (A)
1 John 3: 1-2 (B)

Gospel Reading:
A Matthew 10: 1-16
B Mark 3: 13-19
C Luke 6: 12-16

Preface to the Eucharistic Prayer
It is indeed right and salutary
that we should at all times and in all places
offer thanks and praise to you,
O Lord, holy Father, almighty and everlasting God.

Through the gracious call of the Gospel
you inspire us to be eager followers of Christ.
Obedient to his word we follow him with cheerfulness
as we serve you by serving those in need.

Through him, all creation gives you glory,
and together with the angels and saints,
we join in ceaseless adoration
as we sing this ageless hymn of your praise.