Thanksgiving Day

 Those who go out weeping,

    carrying seed to sow,

will return with songs of joy,

    carrying sheaves with them

(Psalm 126: 6)

Promise Verse

 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, 

but gives us power, love, and self-discipline

(2 Timothy 1:7)

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 Put on the full armor of God, 

so that you can take your stand 

against the devil’s schemes

(Ephesians 6:11)

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 Submit yourselves, then, to God. 

Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

(James 4: 7)

Last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King

 The reason I was born and came into the world 

is to testify to the truth. 

Everyone on the side of truth listens to me

(John 18: 37)

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 Do not be anxious about anything, 

but in every situation, by prayer and petition, 

with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 

And the peace of God, 

which transcends all understanding,

 will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus

(Philippians 4: 6, 7)

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 If any of you lacks wisdom, 

you should ask God, 

who gives generously to all without finding fault, 

and it will be given to you.

(James 1: 5)

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 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, 

as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 

since you know that you will receive an 

inheritance from the Lord as a reward. 

It is the Lord Christ you are serving

(Colossians 3: 23, 24)

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 We are hard pressed on every side, 

but not crushed;

perplexed, but not in despair; 

persecuted, but not abandoned; 

struck down, but not destroyed

(2 Corinthians 4:8, 9)

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 But the Lord is faithful, 

and he will strengthen you and 

protect you from the evil one

(2 Thessalonians 3:3)

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 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, 

but leave room for God’s wrath, 

for it is written: 'It is mine to avenge; 

I will repay,' says the Lord

(Romans 12: 19)

Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

 Keep me safe, my God,

    for in you I take refuge

(Psalm 16: 1)

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 I will extol the Lord at all times; 

His praise will always be on my lips

(Psalm 34: 1)

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 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, 

whenever you face trials of many kinds,

 because you know that the testing of 

your faith produces perseverance

(James 1: 2, 3)

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 If any of you lacks wisdom, 

you should ask God, 

who gives generously to all without finding fault, 

and it will be given to you

(James 1: 5)

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 If you say, 'The Lord is my refuge,' and 

you make the Most High your dwelling, 

no harm will overtake you, no disaster will 

come near your tent.

For he will command his angels concerning 

you to guard you in all your ways

(Psalm 91: 9-11)

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 For we are God’s handiwork, 

created in Christ Jesus to do good works, 

which God prepared in advance for us to do.

(Ephesians 2: 10)

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 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, 

forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 

gentleness and self-control. 

Against such things there is no law

(Galatians 5: 22, 23)

Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

 The Lord sets prisoners free,

the Lord gives sight to the blind,

the Lord lifts up those who are bowed down,

    the Lord loves the righteous.

(Psalm 146: 8)

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 The angel of the Lord encamps around 

those who fear him, 

and he delivers them

(Psalm 34: 7)

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 Through Jesus, therefore, 

let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—

the fruit of lips that openly profess his name

(Hebrews 13: 15)

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 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, 

I will fear no evil, for you are with me; 

your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

(Psalm 23: 4)

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 Be strong and courageous. 

Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, 

for the Lord your God goes with you; 

he will never leave you nor forsake you

(Deuteronomy 31: 6)

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 In peace I will lie down and sleep, 

for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety

(Psalm 4: 8)

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 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, 

but gives us power, love and self-discipline

(2 Timothy 1: 7)

Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

 I will praise the Lord all my life;

    I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.

(Psalm 146: 2)

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 The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; 

the righteous run to it and are safe

(Proverbs 18: 10)

All Saints' Day

 So do not fear, for I am with you; 

do not be dismayed, for I am your God. 

I will strengthen you and help you; 

I will uphold you with my righteous right hand

(Isaiah 41: 10)

Vigil of All Saints

 Blessed are the pure in heart, 

for they will see God

(Matthew 5: 8)

Promise Verse

 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, 

as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 

since you know that you will receive an inheritance 

from the Lord as a reward. 

It is the Lord Christ you are serving

(Colossians 3: 23, 24)

Promise Verse

 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, 

by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, 

present your requests to God. And the peace of God, 

which transcends all understanding, 

will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus

(Philippians 4: 6, 7)

Feast of St. Simon & St. Jude

 If you belonged to the world, 

it would love you as its own.

 As it is, you do not belong to the world, 

but I have chosen you out of the world. 

That is why the world hates you

(John 15: 19)

Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost

 I know that you can do all things;

    no purpose of yours can be thwarted

(Job 42: 2)

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 A thousand may fall at your side, 

ten thousand at your right hand, 

but it will not come near you

(Psalm 91: 7)

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 But the Lord is faithful, 

and he will strengthen you 

and protect you from the evil one

(2 Thessalonians 3: 3)

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 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, 

but leave room for God’s wrath,

 for it is written: 'It is mine to avenge; 

I will repay,' says the Lord.

(Romans 12: 19)

Feast of St. James

 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, 

because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, 

blown and tossed by the wind

(James 1: 6)

Promise Verse

 The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; 

the righteous run to it and are safe

(Proverbs 18: 10)

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 The Lord will keep you from all harm—

He will watch over your life; 

The Lord will watch over your coming and 

going both now and forevermore

(Psalm 121: 7, 8)

Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost

 Because you have made the Lord your refuge,

and the Most High your habitation,

There shall no evil happen to you,

neither shall any plague come near your dwelling.

(Psalm 91: 9, 10)

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 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted

    and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

(Psalm 34: 18)

Feast of St Luke

 The Lord heals the brokenhearted

    and binds up their wounds.

(Psalm 147:3)

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 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.

(2 Timothy 4: 2)

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 Praise the Lord, my soul,

    and forget not all his benefits—

who forgives all your sins

    and heals all your diseases,

(Psalm 103: 2, 3)

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 In you, Lord, I have taken refuge;

    let me never be put to shame.

(Psalm 71: 1)

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 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,

    but whoever hates correction is stupid.

(Proverbs 12: 1)

Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost

 For the word of God is alive and active. 

Sharper than any double-edged sword, 

it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; 

it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

(Hebrews 4: 12)

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 No discipline seems pleasant at the time, 

but painful. 

Later on, however, it produces a harvest 

of righteousness and peace for those 

who have been trained by it.

(Hebrews 12:11)

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 Commit to the Lord whatever you do,

    and he will establish your plans.

(Proverbs 16: 3)

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 Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; 
meditate on it day and night, 
so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. 
Then you will be prosperous and successful.
(Joshua 1: 8)