SCRIPTURE READINGS

THE COLLECT

O God, whose blessed Son came into the world that he might destroy the works of the devil and make us children of God and heirs of eternal life: Grant that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves as he is pure; that, when he comes again with power and great glory, we may be made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

THE Old Testament:
Amos 5:18-24

THE RESPONSE:
Psalm 70

THE EPISTLE:
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

THE GOSPEL:
Matthew 25:1-13

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