Sunday’s Bulletin

Jesus says, “It is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” It is God’s promise from the beginning—to Abraham, to the early church, and to the “little flock” of which we are a part in today’s assembly. Faith, God’s baptismal gift, trusts the promises of God. Have no fear.

Readings and Psalm

• Genesis 15:1-6
  God’s promise of a child for Abram and Sarai
• Psalm 33:12-22
  Let your lovingkindness be upon us, as we place our hope in you. (Ps. 33:22)
• Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16
  A model for us: Abraham’s faith in a new home given by God
• Luke 12:32-40
  God will give you the treasure of the kingdom; sell all that you have

Semicontinuous First Reading and Psalm

• Isaiah 1:1, 10-20
  Learn to do good, seek justice, and rescue the oppressed
• Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23
  To those who go the right way I will show the salvation of God. (Ps. 50:23)