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 1:6-14

THE RESPONSE: 
Psalm 68:1-10, 33-36

THE EPISTLE:
1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11

THE GOSPEL:
John 17:1-11

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