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Today's Readings: OT Isaiah 29:17-24; Epistle 2 Corinthians 3:4-11; Holy Gospel Mark 7:31-37
The Introit is: Psalm 70:2b, 4a, 5b; antiphon: Psalm 70:1-2a
The Collect of the Day: Almighty and merciful God, by Your gift alone Your faithful people render true and laudable service. Help us steadfastly to live in this life according to Your promises and finally attain Your heavenly glory; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever
The daily readings for this week: August 27: 1 Kings 9:1β9; 10:1β13; 2 Cor. 5:1β21; 28: 1 Kings 11:1β26; 2 Cor. 6:1β18; 29: 1 Kings 11:42β12:19; 2 Cor. 7:1β16; 30: 1 Kings 12:20β13:5, 33β34; 2 Cor. 8:1β24; 31: 1 Kings 16:29β17:24; 2 Cor. 9:1β15; September 1: 1 Kings 18:1β19; Eph. 1:1β23; 2: 1 Kings 18:20β40; Eph. 2:1β22.