Theme
Peaceful Coexistence: Sharing Christ's Love in a World of Intolerance
Readings
- Old Testament
- Dan. 6: 1-17
- Psalm
- 120
- Epistle
- Col. 3: 12-17
- Gospel
- Luke 9: 51-56
- Evening
- 1 Sam. 24: 1-13 / 1 Peter 3: 8-17
Collect
Almighty, Gracious and Ever-loving God, you have called us to be bearers of Christ's peace in a world torn by hatred, division, and intolerance. Grant us the courage of Daniel, the humility of David, and the compassion of Christ, that we may respond not with vengeance, but with mercy, not with pride, but with patience; not with silence, but with the truth spoken in love. Clothe us with kindness, meekness, and forgiveness, that in our words and deeds, we may share the transforming love of Jesus Christ. Through Him who set His face toward the cross to redeem the world, and who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.