2nd Sunday in May
Theme
Proclaim the Good News: By Every Means Possible
Readings
- Old Testament
- Isa. 52: 7-15
- Psalm
- 96
- Epistle
- 1 Cor. 9: 19-23
- Gospel
- Mark 16: 14-20
- Evening
- Exo. 4: 10-17 / Eph. 4: 20-25
Collect
God of all communication, who spoke creation into being and continues to reveal your truth through Word and Spirit, we praise you for communicating your love fully in Jesus Christ, the Living Word, who proclaimed good news to the poor and commissioned us to carry that message to the ends of the earth. We thank you for making us part of your mission calling us to be messengers of grace across every boundary - of culture, language, and circumstance. Grant us the wisdom and courage to share your gospel by every means - in word and deed, in silence and song, through presence and proclamation. Transform our hearts, O Lord, that we may reflect your truth with clarity, humility, and compassion, becoming faithful communicators of your reconciling love. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, the Word made flesh, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.