Readings: Isaiah 66:10-14
Galatians 6:14-18
Luke 10:1-12,17-20
We only need talk of peace when there is none. Paul talking about his only boast, is in contrast to those who will boast that they made people submit to their way of practicing religion. He wishes peace because he finds discord rather than accepting love.
The peace of the reign of God is indeed very near when you can go into the world knowing that you will find that acceptance in community as in Luke’s gospel. Yet, as always with the Kingdom, it is near but not yet, and so living as if it is a reality remains a challenge.
Isaiah is writing to a community struggling after returning from exile. The peace described is a maybe in the future – or maybe not – but if it is at least conceivable then rejoice.
Entrance: Gather As One (McKenna) AOV NG 48
Psalm 65 (McKenna)
Let the earth cry out to God with joy.
Gifts: Isaiah 49(Landry) AOV 1/89
Communion: In the Breaking of the Bread (Hurd) AOV 1/58
Thanksgiving: Prayer for Peace (Haas) AOV 1/91
Recessional: We Are Called (Haas) AOV 2/60
Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven [Lyte / LAUDA ANIMA]
Go Make of All Disciples [Adkins / ELLACOMBE]
I Received the Living God [Krisman / LIVING GOD]
As a Fire Is Meant for Burning [Duck / BEACH SPRING]
Gathering: Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven (Lyte; LAUDA ANIMA)
Mass Parts: Mass of Christ the Savior (Schutte)
Psalm: Let All the Earth (Haugen)
Gifts: Bring Forth the Kingdom (Haugen)
Communion: Taste and See (Moore)
Closing: Go Make of All Disciples (Adkins; ELLACOMBE)