Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr of Smyrna
O God, the maker of heaven and earth, you gave your venerable servant, the holy and gentle Polycarp, the boldness to confess Jesus Christ as King and Savior and the steadfastness to die for his faith: Give us grace, following his example, to share the cup of Christ and to rise to eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
8:00 a.m.
Morning Prayer
Psalms: 110, 111, 112 & 113
Lesson: Genesis 37:12-24
Rite I Eucharist
Collect:Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to betempted of Satan: Make speed to help thy servants who areassaulted by manifold temptations; and, as thou knowesttheir several infirmities, let each one find thee mighty to save;through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth andreigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Lesson: Isaiah 55:6-11
Gospel: Matthew 6:7-15
