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The Adventurous Lectionary – Sixth Sunday of Easter – May 14, 2023 Bruce G. Epperly Acts 17:22-31 Psalm 66:18-20 I Peter 3:13-22 John 14:15-21 My teacher
The first woman tried to get free of God. But in welcoming motherhood, she became his ally against death.
God of compassion, direct our hearts by the action of your mercy, for without your help we cannot please you; through Jesus Christ who is alive with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
O God, the joy of union with you is your gift, may your compassion direct our hearts; through Jesus Christ who is alive with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
God of power and might, source of all good, graft in our hearts the love of your name, and bind us more closely to you so that you nourish the goodness you sow in us and, by your watchful care, you tend and guard the good you have nourished; through Jesus Christ who is alive with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.