THE SONG OF TOBIT
Consider now the deeds
that God has done for you:
and give thanks to God with full voice.
8 Praise the Lord of righteousness:
and exalt the ruler of the ages.
Gospel Reading - A time to bear testimony
9And when you hear of wars and insurrections beginning, don’t panic. True, wars must come, but the end won’t follow immediately — 10for nation shall rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom, 11and there will be great earthquakes, and famines in many lands, and epidemics, and terrifying things happening in the heavens.
12“But before all this occurs, there will be a time of special persecution, and you will be dragged into synagogues and prisons and before kings and governors for my name’s sake. 13But as a result, the Messiah will be widely known and honored.a 14Therefore, don’t be concerned about how to answer the charges against you, 15for I will give you the right words and such logic that none of your opponents will be able to reply!
. . . . .Luke 21:9-15- Literally, “it shall turn out unto you for a testimony.”
The Lord's Prayer
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours
now and for ever.
Amen.