Scripture Readings

THE COLLECT

Almighty God, who inspired your servant Luke the physician to set forth in the Gospel the love and healing power of your Son: Graciously continue in your Church this love and power to heal, to the praise and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The First Reading:
Sirach 38:1-4,6-10,12-14

THE RESPONSE:
Psalm 147 or 147:1-7

THE EPISTLE:
2 Timothy 4:5-13

THE GOSPEL:
Luke 4:14-21

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