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Friday after the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

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The Collect of the Day

Proper 23

The Sunday closest to October 12

Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, that we may continually be given to good works;through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Samuel Isaac Joseph Scherechewsky

O God, who in your providence called Joseph Schereschewsky to the ministry of this church and gave him the gifts and the perseverance to translate the Holy Scriptures: Inspire us, by his example and prayers, to commit our talents to your service, confident that you uphold those whom you call; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Psalms

16

Conserva me, DomineBCP p. 599

1Protect me, O God, for I take refuge in you; *I have said to the Lord, “You are my Lord, my good above all other.”

2All my delight is upon the godly that are in the land, *upon those who are noble among the people.

3But those who run after other gods *shall have their troubles multiplied.

4Their libations of blood I will not offer, *nor take the names of their gods upon my lips.

5O Lord, you are my portion and my cup; *it is you who uphold my lot.

6My boundaries enclose a pleasant land; *indeed, I have a goodly heritage.

7I will bless the Lord who gives me counsel; *my heart teaches me, night after night.

8I have set the Lord always before me; *because he is at my right hand I shall not fall.

9My heart, therefore, is glad, and my spirit rejoices; *my body also shall rest in hope.

10For you will not abandon me to the grave, *nor let your holy one see the Pit.

11You will show me the path of life; *in your presence there is fullness of joy, and in your right hand are pleasures for evermore.

17

Exaudi, DomineBCP p. 600

1Hear my plea of innocence, O Lord; give heed to my cry; *listen to my prayer, which does not come from lying lips.

2Let my vindication come forth from your presence; *let your eyes be fixed on justice.

3Weigh my heart, summon me by night, *melt me down; you will find no impurity in me.

4I give no offense with my mouth as others do; *I have heeded the words of your lips.

5My footsteps hold fast to the ways of your law; *in your paths my feet shall not stumble.

6I call upon you, O God, for you will answer me; *incline your ear to me and hear my words.

7Show me your marvelous loving-kindness, *O Savior of those who take refuge at your right hand from those who rise up against them.

8Keep me as the apple of your eye; *hide me under the shadow of your wings,

9From the wicked who assault me, *from my deadly enemies who surround me.

10They have closed their heart to pity, *and their mouth speaks proud things.

11They press me hard, now they surround me, *watching how they may cast me to the ground,

12Like a lion, greedy for its prey, *and like a young lion lurking in secret places.

13Arise, O Lord; confront them and bring them down; *deliver me from the wicked by your sword.

14Deliver me, O Lord, by your hand *from those whose portion in life is this world;

15Whose bellies you fill with your treasure, *who are well supplied with children and leave their wealth to their little ones.

16But at my vindication I shall see your face; *when I awake, I shall be satisfied, beholding your likeness.

Daily Office Readings

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Acts 28:1-16

1 After we had reached safety, we then learned that the island was called Malta. 2 The natives showed us unusual kindness. Since it had begun to rain and was cold, they kindled a fire and welcomed all of us around it. 3 Paul had gathered a bundle of brushwood and was putting it on the fire, when a viper, driven out by the heat, fastened itself on his hand. 4 When the natives saw the creature hanging from his hand, they said to one another, “This man must be a murderer; though he has escaped from the sea, justice has not allowed him to live.” 5 He, however, shook off the creature into the fire and suffered no harm. 6 They were expecting him to swell up or drop dead, but after they had waited a long time and saw that nothing unusual had happened to him, they changed their minds and began to say that he was a god. 7 Now in the neighborhood of that place were lands belonging to the leading man of the island, named Publius, who received us and entertained us hospitably for three days. 8 It so happened that the father of Publius lay sick in bed with fever and dysentery. Paul visited him and cured him by praying and putting his hands on him. 9 After this happened, the rest of the people on the island who had diseases also came and were cured. 10 They bestowed many honors on us, and when we were about to sail, they put on board all the provisions we needed. 11 Three months later we set sail on a ship that had wintered at the island, an Alexandrian ship with the Twin Brothers as its figurehead. 12 We put in at Syracuse and stayed there for three days; 13 then we weighed anchor and came to Rhegium. After one day there a south wind sprang up, and on the second day we came to Puteoli. 14 There we found believers and were invited to stay with them for seven days. And so we came to Rome. 15 The believers from there, when they heard of us, came as far as the Forum of Appius and Three Taverns to meet us. On seeing them, Paul thanked God and took courage. 16 When we came into Rome, Paul was allowed to live by himself, with the soldier who was guarding him.

Luke 9:28-36

28 Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. 29 And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. 30 Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. 31 They appeared in glory and were speaking of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. 32 Now Peter and his companions were weighed down with sleep; but since they had stayed awake, they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. 33 Just as they were leaving him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah” —not knowing what he said. 34 While he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were terrified as they entered the cloud. 35 Then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!” 36 When the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and in those days told no one any of the things they had seen.

Ecclus. 1:1-10,18-27

1 All wisdom is from the Lord,    and with him it remains for ever. 2 The sand of the sea, the drops of rain,    and the days of eternity—who can count them? 3 The height of heaven, the breadth of the earth,    the abyss, and wisdom—who can search them out? 4 Wisdom was created before all other things,    and prudent understanding from eternity. 6 The root of wisdom—to whom has it been revealed?    Her subtleties—who knows them? 8 There is but one who is wise, greatly to be feared,    seated upon his throne—the Lord. 9 It is he who created her;    he saw her and took her measure;    he poured her out upon all his works, 10 upon all the living according to his gift; he lavished her upon those who love him. 18 The fear of the Lord is the crown of wisdom,    making peace and perfect health to flourish. 19 She rained down knowledge and discerning comprehension,    and she heightened the glory of those who held her fast. 20 To fear the Lord is the root of wisdom, and her branches are long life. 22 Unjust anger cannot be justified,    for anger tips the scale to one’s ruin. 23 Those who are patient stay calm until the right moment,    and then cheerfulness comes back to them. 24 They hold back their words until the right moment; then the lips of many tell of their good sense. 25 In the treasuries of wisdom are wise sayings,    but godliness is an abomination to a sinner. 26 If you desire wisdom, keep the commandments,    and the Lord will lavish her upon you. 27 For the fear of the Lord is wisdom and discipline, fidelity and humility are his delight.