TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST—PROPER 27
November 12, 2023
AS WE GATHER
The final three weeks of the Church Year are traditionally concerned with “the last things.” The lessons of the Church bring a special opportunity to reflect on the end of time and on the end of our earthly lives. In the Apostles’ Creed, we affirm our belief in the resurrection of the body, which is God’s good but temporary gift to us while we are living on earth. With all who have died in the faith before us, we await the coming of the Lord. Paul writes, “We shall all be changed.” Our faithful worship helps us prepare for that glorious event!
BIBLE READINGS
OLD TESTAMENT READING: Amos 5:18–24 (The Lord calls for justice.)
EPISTLE READING: 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 (The Day of the Lord is coming.)
HOLY GOSPEL: Matthew 25:1–13
(The parable of the wise and foolish virgins)