Tuesday, June 23, 2020

The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist: Birth of John the Baptist 586
Key Passage
The angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Sechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall name him John. (Luke 1:13)
Questions
Adults: What do you find yourself praying for most? Take time this week to listen during times of prayer to hear what God might be calling you to.
Children: Do you remember a time when one of your prayers has been answered?
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Readings

Psalm
Psalms 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15, 17 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
First Reading • Call of Jeremiah
Jeremiah 1:4-10 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Second Reading • Salvation as the Goal of Faith
1 Peter 1:8-12 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Gospel • Announcement of the Birth of John the Baptist
Luke 1:5-17 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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