For Companions in the Faith--Oct. 17, 2014

We thank you, dear God, for our companions

in the faith.  We take courage from them,

for when in great pain, they were wise

and presented themselves to you.

To you they acknowledged their sins--

they did not try to hide their transgressions--

and you forgave them.  Forgive us, too, when

we fail to listen to your Son, the Chosen.

Lectionary Readings

Ps. 130; 148; 32; 139

Hosea 13:9-16

Acts 28:1-16

Luke 9:28-36

Selected Verses

Ps. 32:5

Then I acknowledged my sin to you,
          and I did not hide my iniquity;
I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,”
          and you forgave the guilt of my sin.  Selah

Hosea 13:13

The pangs of childbirth come for [Ephraim], but he is an unwise son; for at the proper time he does not present himself at the mouth of the womb.

Acts 28:15

The believers from [Rome], when they heard of us, came as far as the Forum of Appius and Three Taverns to meet us.  On seeing them, Paul thanked God and took courage.

Luke 9:34-35

While [Jesus] was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed [Peter, John, and James]; and they were terrified as they entered the cloud.  Then from the cloud came a voice that said, "This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!"