Today’s Readings First Reading Isaiah 51:1-6 The prophet reassures Israel by recalling their origins in God’s blessing of Abraham, their ancestor. With their faith based on this rock, they can look forward to a future where Jerusalem will be restored and all nations will know the glory of God. Second Reading Romans 12:1-8 Paul reminds us that in Christ we form one body. We all have different gifts, but we should not be tempted to assume one gift is more important than another

Today’s Readings First Reading Isaiah 56:1, 6-8 Isaiah declares that God will draw to himself all who look to him for salvation and deliverance whether or not they are of the people of Israel. Second Reading Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32 Paul tells his readers that God has not rejected his chosen people but that all people are able to receive God’s grace and mercy. Gospel Matthew 15:[10-20] 21-28 Jesus encounters a Gentile woman who begs him to heal her daughter. Although initial

Introduction and Call to Worship Peter, James and John see the glory of Jesus revealed in a blaze of dazzling whiteness. So, let us worship God, offering praise and thanksgiving for the revelation of Jesus, to whom all glory and kingship belongs. Today’s Readings First Reading Daniel 7:9-10. 13-14 In Daniel’s vision, an eternal kingdom is bestowed upon someone of human appearance, perhaps reminding us of Jesus’ description of himself as the Son of Man. Second Reading 2 Peter