6 Jul 08
Posted by gmashburn on July 6, 2008
SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
6 JULY 08
LECTIONARY READINGS
Morning Prayer: Psalm 18:1-20; Hosea 14; Romans 6:12-18
Mass: Romans 6:19-23; Mark 8:1-9
Evening Prayer: Psalm 50; Daniel 5:1-9, 13-30; Romans 1:17-21, 28-32
REFLECTION
Today’s reading from St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans, found in Mass, is about the universal call to holiness. Paul says that we once allowed the various members of our bodies to be used for the purposes of sin, which leads to death. Yet, as Christians who have been baptised into Christ, we are to strive in the life long journey to use the members of our bodies for the growth of holiness, in becoming like Christ in all things. Of course, this isn’t possible on our own. As the Collect today reminds us, we will never make it on our own power and strength. Yet, when we unite ourselves to Christ, we will grow from glory to glory. May we all take heed to this call to holiness and begin our journey, always yielding to Christ and seeking His power and strength through the Holy Spirit.
Be blessed in Christ!
Fr. Greg
THE COLLECT FOR THE SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
Lord of all power and might, who art the author and giver of all good things; Graft in our hearts the love of thy Name, increase in us true religion, nourish us with all goodness, and of thy great mercy keep us in the same, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
SAINT OF THE DAY
None for today
