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When much is given, more will be demanded.
When a great deal is given on trust,
a great deal more is expected.
Stay awake!
‘Why are you sleeping?’ Jesus said.
‘Rise and pray, that you may be spared the test.’
Gospel Reading - His reign shall never end
26The following month God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a village in Galilee, 27to a virgin, Mary, engaged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of King David.
28Gabriel appeared to her and said, “Congratulations, favored lady! The Lord is with you!”[a]
29Confused and disturbed, Mary tried to think what the angel could mean.
30“Don’t be frightened, Mary,” the angel told her, “for God has decided to wonderfully bless you! 31Very soon now, you will become pregnant and have a baby boy, and you are to name him ‘Jesus.’ 32He shall be very great and shall be called the Son of God. And the Lord God shall give him the throne of his ancestor David. 33And he shall reign over Israel forever; his Kingdom shall never end!”
. . . . .Luke 1:26-33- Some ancient versions add, “Blessed are you among women,” as in v. 42, which appears in all manuscripts.
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.
