St Stephen (29 Dec 2021)

宣召經句
(St. Stephen’s Day should be on 26 December. As it coincides with the First Sunday of Christmas, it is now transferred to 29 December.)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
2 Chronicles 24:20-22

 

詩篇
Psalm 119:161-168

 

書信/第二次經課
Acts 7:51-60

 

福音經課
Matthew 10:17-22