Scripture Readings

The Collect

O God, who for our redemption gave your only-begotten Son to the death of the cross, and by his glorious resurrection delivered us from the power of our enemy: Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

First Lesson: Acts 10:34-43

Response: Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24

Epistle: Colossians 3:1-4

Gospel: John 20:1-18

Sermon

“We could focus on what is wrong in the world, but that would blind us to the flowers that are growing around us.”