St Stephen (26 Dec 2024)

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
Gracious Father, who gave to the first martyr Stephen grace to pray for those who took up stones against him: grant that in all our sufferings for the truth we may learn to love even our enemies and to seek forgiveness for those who desire our hurt, looking up to heaven to him who was crucified for us, Jesus Christ, our mediator and advocate, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

 

舊約/第一次經課
Acts 7:51-60

 

詩篇
Psalm 119:161-168

 

書信/第二次經課
Galatians 2:16b-20

 

福音經課
Matthew 10:17-22