Lectionary

Feast of Saint Stephen
26 Dec 2011

Collect

We give you thanks, O Lord of glory, for the example of the first martyr Stephen, who looked up to heaven and prayed for his persecutors to your Son Jesus Christ, who stands at your right hand; where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen. 【Sentence】Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:10)

First Reading

Jeremiah 26:1-9,12-15

Psalm

Psalm 31 (or) 31:1-5

Second Reading

Acts 6:8-7:2,51-60

Gospel

Matthew 23:34-39

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