The Beheading of St John the Baptist

Sentence		The Father brought us forth by the word of truth that we should be a kind of first fruits of his creatures. (James 1:18)

Collect		Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Old Testament / 1st Reading		Jeremiah 1:4-10 (or) Malachi 3:1-7a

Psalm		Psalm 11

Epistle / 2nd Reading		Hebrews 11:32-12:2

Gospel		Matthew 14:1-12