Weekly Readings: Proper 23

• First reading and Psalm
  
  • Exodus 32:1-14
    
  • Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23
    
• Second reading
  
  • Philippians 4:1-9
    
• Gospel
  
  • Matthew 22:1-14
    

Theme: We rejoice in the Lord always because of the great things for does for us. When we have sinned God has forgiven and instead of destroying us prepares a banquet for us.

Prayer: O merciful Lord, while I am not worthy of your grace, I thank you for the feast you have invited me to attend. I pray today I will rejoice in the knowledge of my salvation. In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.