St Stephen (26 Dec 2025)

Sentence
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:10)

 

Collect
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.

 

Old Testament/First Reading
Acts 7:51-60

 

Psalm
Psalm 119:161-168

 

Epistle/Second Reading
Galatians 2:16b-20

 

Gospel
Matthew 10:17-22

 

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