15th Week after Pentecost · 2nd Sunday in September
Theme
Women Who Trust God: Faithful and Fearless
Readings
- Old Testament
- 2 Kings 22: 11-20
- Psalm
- 18: 1-19
- Epistle
- Rom. 16: 1-17
- Gospel
- Matt. 15: 21-28
- Evening
- Judges 4: 1-10 / Acts 1: 12-14
Collect
Almighty and Ever-living God, who raised up women of faith and courage, Huldah, who proclaimed your truth; Deborah, who led with wisdom and strength; the Canaanite woman, whose bold faith moved your Son; Phoebe and the women of the early Church, who served with devotion; and Mary, with the faithful women who persevered in prayer. Grant that we, following their godly example, may trust in your promises without fear, proclaim your truth with boldness, and serve your Kingdom with unwavering devotion. Pour out your Holy Spirit upon the women of our time, that they may be strong in faith, steadfast in prayer, and courageous in love and service; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.