Daily Bible Readings

Taken from the Daily Lectionary of the Lutheran Hymnal

Load readings for St. Matthias, Apostle

Quinquagesima Sunday

Chief Hymn: The Lutheran Hymnal #375

Liturgical Color: Violet

Introit

BE MY || rock of | re- | fuge, *
    A fortress of defense | to | save | me.
|| For You are my rock and my | for- | tress. *
    Therefore, for Your name’s sake, lead me | and | guide | me.
|| In You, O Lord, I put my trust; let me never be a- | shamed; | - *
    Deliver me in Your | right- | eous- | ness. (Psalm 31:2b-3, 1)

Psalm Readings

Matins: Psalm 26

Vespers: Psalm 27

Collect

O Lord, we beseech Thee, mercifully hear our prayers and, having set us free from the bonds of sin, defend us from all evil; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with the Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

Old Testament Reading (TLH): Is 35:3-7

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First Reading: 1 Cor. 13

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Gradual

|| You are the God who does | won- | ders; *
    You have declared Your strength among | the | peo- | ples.
|| You have with Your arm redeemed Your | peo- | ple, *
    The sons of Jacob | and | Jo- | seph.
|| Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you | lands! | - *
    Serve the Lord | with | glad- | ness. (Psalms 77:14-15; 100:1-2a)

Second Reading: Luke 18:31-43

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