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 9:1–9; 10:1–13; 2 Cor. 5:1–21; 28: 1 Kings 11:1–26; 2 Cor. 6:1–18; 29: 1 Kings 11:42–12:19; 2 Cor. 7:1–16; 30: 1 Kings 12:20–13:5, 33–34; 2 Cor. 8:1–24; 31: 1 Kings 16:29–17:24; 2 Cor. 9:1–15; September 1: 1 Kings 18:1–19; Eph. 1:1–23; 2: 1 Kings 18:20–40; Eph. 2:1–22.