The Feast of Saint Stephen (26 Dec 2014)
宣召經句Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:10)
祝文
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.
舊約／第一次經課
1) Jeremiah 26:1-9,12-15
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2) 2 Chronicles 24:20-22
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3) Acts 7:51-60
詩篇
1) Psalm 31 (or) Psalm 31:1-5
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2) Psalm 119:161-168
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3) Psalm 119:161-168
書信／第二次經課
1) Acts 6:8-7:2a,51b-60
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2) Acts 7:51-60
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3) Galatians 2:16b-20
福音經課
1) Matthew 23:34-39
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2) Matthew 10:17-22
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3) Matthew 10:17-22