[From Oct. 5, 2015 archive]
Cast out the demons, God,
the demons that dwell in us
and make us shed very much
innocent blood, denying justice
to the weak and the orphan,
doing evil in your sight.
As we partake of one loaf
of bread remind us that we are
all one body in you, and for you;
Lord, cast out the demons, we pray.
Lectionary Readings
Ps. 5; 145; 82; 29
2 Kings 21:1-18
1 Cor. 10:14-11:1
Matt. 8:28-34
Selected Verses
Ps. 133:1
How very good and pleasant it is
when kindred live together in unity!
2 Kings 22:6b-7
“…and let [the workers repairing the temple] use [the collection money] to buy timber and quarried stone to repair the house. But no accounting shall be asked from them for the money that is delivered into their hand, for they deal honestly.” [King Josiah's message to the high priest]
1 Cor. 11:18
For, to begin with, when you come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you; and to some extent I believe it.
Matt. 9:4
But Jesus, perceiving [the scribes’] thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts? …”
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