The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost – Matins

 

In adversity and blessing, we belong to the Lord.  Joseph became an emissary of God’s mercy despite his bothers’ evil intent.  As we navigate and process quarrels, judgements, and opinions, human adversity distorts our life with Christ.  We belong to Him as we strive to live.   We belong to Him as we prepare to die.  Christ resolves adversity from His heart, resolving disputes with wisdom, love and forgiveness.  This, too, is our blessing to receive and to share. 

 

Readings:

 

Collect of the Day:

O God, our refuge and strength, the author of all godliness, hear the devout prayers of Your Church, especially in times of persecution, and grant that what we ask in faith we may obtain; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

Hymns: 

“Father Welcomes”  LSB 605

“Come Down, O Love Divine”     LSB 501

“We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight”    LSB 720   (Hymn of the Month)