Scripture Readings

THE COLLECT

Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

THE FIRST LESSON:
Isaiah 25:6-9

THE RESPONSE:
Psalm 24

THE EPISTLE:
Revelation 21:1-6a

THE GOSPEL:
John 11:32-44

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