
A Living Hope
Blessèd be the God and Father
of our Lord Jesus Christ:
by whose great mercy we have been born anew,
2 born to a living hope:
by the resurrection of Jesus Christ
from the dead;
3 born to an inheritance
which will never perish or wither away:
one that is kept in heaven for us.
Gospel Reading - Forgiveness

1“There will always be temptations to sin,” Jesus said one day to his disciples, “but woe to the man who does the tempting. 2-3If he were thrown into the sea with a huge rock tied to his neck, he would be far better off than facing the punishment in store for those who harm these little children’s souls. I am warning you!
“Rebuke your brother if he sins, and forgive him if he is sorry. 4Even if he wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, forgive him.”
. . . . .Luke 17:1-4The Lord's Prayer
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours
now and for ever.
Amen.