Introduction
Pray always. Do not lose heart. This is Christ’s encouragement in the gospel today. Wrestle with the word. Remember your baptism again and again. Come regularly to Christ’s table. Persistence in our every encounter with the divine will be blessed.
Readings and Psalm
- Genesis 32:22-31
Jacob’s struggle with the angel: I’ll not let go until you bless me - Psalm 121
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth. (Ps. 121:2) - 2 Timothy 3:14–4:5
In the presence of Christ the judge, proclaim the message - Luke 18:1-8
The widow begs for justice; God grants justice to those who cry to him
Semicontinuous First Reading and Psalm
- Jeremiah 31:27-34
The Lord promises a new covenant - Psalm 119:97-104
Your words are sweet to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth. (Ps. 119:103)
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