The Twenty-third Sunday after the Pentecost

Sentence		If you love me, you will keep my word, and my Father will love you, and we will come to you. (John 14:23)

Collect		Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your gift that your faithful people offer you true and laudable service: Grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ out Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Old Testament / 1st Reading		Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Psalm		Psalm 119:1-8

Epistle / 2nd Reading		Hebrews 9:11-14

Gospel		Mark 12:28-34