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Praise and glory to you creator Spirit of God;
Like the dawn
you illuminate the world around us;
you grant us a new beginning every day.
Be with us Holy Spirit in all we say or think,
in all we do this and every day.
Amen.
Apocrypha Reading - Dying with integrity
1It happened also that seven brothers and their mother were arrested and were being compelled by the king, under torture with whips and thongs, to partake of unlawful swine’s flesh.
30While she was still speaking, the young man said, ‘What are youa waiting for? I will not obey the king’s command, but I obey the command of the law that was given to our ancestors through Moses. 31But you,b who have contrived all sorts of evil against the Hebrews, will certainly not escape the hands of God. 32For we are suffering because of our own sins. 33And if our living Lord is angry for a little while, to rebuke and discipline us, he will again be reconciled with his own servants.c 34But you, unholy wretch, you most defiled of all mortals, do not be elated in vain and puffed up by uncertain hopes, when you raise your hand against the children of heaven.
39The king fell into a rage, and handled him worse than the others, being exasperated at his scorn. 40So he died in his integrity, putting his whole trust in the Lord.
. . . . .2 Maccabees 7:1,30-34,39-40- The Gk here for you is plural.
- The Gk here for you is singular.
- Gk slaves.
Christ gave them as a light to the nations,
that Christ’s salvation might reach to the ends of the earth.
Intercession
Please remember our Prayer Requests
In the morning, Lord, you hear our voice:
we make our appeal and watch for you.
Lord, have mercy. E te Ariki, kia aroha mai.
Come, O Lord, and bless the righteous;
defend them with your favour as with a shield.
Christ, have mercy. E te Karaiti, kia aroha mai.
Let all the earth fear you, O Lord our God;
let all who dwell in the world stand in awe of you
Lord, have mercy. E te Ariki, kia aroha mai.
Amen.
