The Feast of the Holy Innocents (28 Dec 2016)

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 remember today, O God, the slaughter of the holy innocents of Bethlehem by King Herod. Receive, we pray, into the arms of your mercy all innocent victims; and by your great might frustrate the designs of evil tyrants and establish your rule of justice, love, and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

 

舊約/第一次經課
Jeremiah 31:15-17

 

詩篇
Psalm 124

 

書信/第二次經課
1 Corinthians 1:26-29

 

福音經課
Matthew 2:13-18