Easter 5A

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I preached primarily on the Psalm this a.m. and included some of the verses missing from the assigned reading.

Psalm 31

1In you, O Lord, I seek refuge;
do not let me ever be put to shame;
in your righteousness deliver me.
2Incline your ear to me;
rescue me speedily.
Be a rock of refuge for me,
a strong fortress to save me.

3You are indeed my rock and my fortress;
for your name’s sake lead me and guide me,
4take me out of the net that is hidden for me,
for you are my refuge.
5Into your hand I commit my spirit;
you have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God.
......
9Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am in distress;
my eye wastes away from grief,
my soul and body also.
10For my life is spent with sorrow,
and my years with sighing;
my strength fails because of my misery,*
and my bones waste away.
11I am the scorn of all my adversaries,
a horror* to my neighbours,
an object of dread to my acquaintances;
those who see me in the street flee from me.
12I have passed out of mind like one who is dead;
I have become like a broken vessel.
15My times are in your hand;
deliver me from the hand of my enemies and persecutors.
16Let your face shine upon your servant;
save me in your steadfast love.
.....24Be strong, and let your heart take courage,
all you who wait for the Lord.

(Red = the verses I added to Blue, today's lectionary)

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Easter 5 A 08 Into your hands I commit my Spirit

Grace, Peace, etc. Read Ps. 31: 9 – 11

King David’s graphic, grim version
of child’s book: “The no good, horrible, terrible, very bad day.â€