Today's Readings:  OT Revelation 7:9-10  Epistle  I John 3:1-3    Holy Gospel  Matthew 5:1-12

Introit: Ps. 31:1,3, 5;  Antiphon: Rev. 7:14b

Collect of the Day: Almighty and everlasting God, You knit together Your faithful people of all times and pleaces into one holy communion, the mystrical body of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Grant us so to follow Your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living that, togethet with them, we may come to the unspeakable joys You have prepared for those who love You; thorugh Jesus Christ, ur Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.