Daily Devotions August 16 -August 22, 2026

Aug 17

Sunday, August 16, 2026

Prayer of the Day

O God, judge eternal, you love justice and hate oppression, and you call us to share your zeal for truth. Give us courage to take our stand with all victims of bloodshed and greed, and following your servants and prophets, to look to the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. My sheep 'hear my voice.* I know them and they 'follow me Alleluia. (John 10:27)

Jeremiah 23:23-29

God's word is like fire

Psalm 82

Arise, O God and rule the earth (Ps.82.8)

Hebrews 11:29-12:2

The faith of the Hebrew people

Luke 12:49-56

Jesus brings fire on Earth

Semicontinuous Reading and Psalm

Isaiah 5:1-7

The vineyard destroyed

Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19

Look down from heaven, O God; behold and tend this vine. (Ps. 80:14, 15)

Monday, August 17, 2026

Psalm 32

Jeremiah 23:30-40

1 John 4:1-6

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Psalm 32

Jeremiah 25:15-29

Acts 7:44-53

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Psalm 32

Jeremiah 25:30-38

Luke 19:45-48

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Psalm 103:1-8

Numbers 15:32-41

Hebrews 12:3-17

Friday, August 21, 2026