Great and Wonderful
O strength and stay, upholding all creation,
praise to you for Ambrose the governor,
who came unwilling, unbaptised,
to be your bishop in Milan;
praise to you for his fearless attitude
which upheld and built your church.
Amen.
Gospel Reading - True leadership
24And they began to argue among themselves as to who would have the highest rank in the coming Kingdom.a
25Jesus told them, “In this world the kings and great men order their slaves around, and the slaves have no choice but to like it!b 26But among you, the one who serves you best will be your leader. 27Out in the world the master sits at the table and is served by his servants. But not here! For I am your servant. 28 Nevertheless, because you have stood true to me in these terrible days,c 29and because my Father has granted me a Kingdom, I, here and now, grant you the right 30to eat and drink at my table in that Kingdom; and you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
. . . . .Luke 22:24-30- Implied.
- Literally, “they [the kings and great men] are called ‘benefactors.’”
- Literally, “you have continued with me in my temptation.”
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.