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Blessèd are the poor in spirit:
for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
Blessèd are the sorrowful:
for they shall find consolation.
Blessèd are those of a gentle spirit:
for they shall have the earth
for their possession.
Amen.
Gospel Reading - Jesus and power.
51 As the time drew near for his return to heaven, he moved steadily onward towards Jerusalem with an iron will.
52 One day he sent messengers ahead to reserve rooms for them in a Samaritan village. 53 But they were turned away! The people of the village refused to have anything to do with them because they were headed for Jerusalem.a
54 When word came back of what had happened, James and John said to Jesus, "Master, shall we order fire down from heaven to burn them up?" 55 But Jesus turned and rebuked them,b 56 and they went on to another village.
. . . Luke 9:51-56- A typical case of discrimination. {cf. John 4:9} The Jews called the Samaritians "half-breeds," so the Samaritans naturally hated the Jews.
- Later manuscripts add to verses 55 and 56, "And Jesus said, You don't realize what your hearts are like. For the Son of Man has not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them."
In the heavenly kingdom,
the blessèd have their dwelling place;
and their rest for ever and ever.
The 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.
