For all Christians in their vocation.

Prayer (traditional language)

Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of thy faithful people is governed and sanctified: Receive our supplications and prayers, which we offer before thee for all members of thy holy Church, that in their vocation and ministry they may truly and godly serve thee; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the same Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of your faithful people is governed and sanctified: Receive our supplications and prayers, which we offer before you for all members of your holy Church, that in their vocation and ministry they may truly and devoutly serve you; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

First Reading: Exodus 19:3-8
(The LORD said to the Israelites: "If you will keep my covenant, you shall be my chosen people, a holy nation." And the people said: "We will.")

PSALM 15
(Who shall abide in the LORD's sanctuary? He who lives uprightly.)

Epistle: 1 Peter 4:7-11
(Let each serve the whole with the gifts that God has given him, that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ our Lord.)

The Holy Gospel: Matthew 16:24-27
(Jesus said: "If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.")

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