Scripture Readings

THE COLLECT

O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

THE FIRST LESSON:
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26

THE RESPONSE:
Psalm 1

THE EPISTLE:
1 John 5:9-13

THE GOSPEL:
John 17:6-19

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