Beatitudes

January 24, 2027

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Commentary on Matthew 5:1-20



Commentary for this text is forthcoming.


PRAYER OF THE DAY

Loving God, your son Jesus taught many things that helped people know how deeply you love humanity. Help us to live in your love, so that we might be beacons of light for others. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

HYMNS

This little light of mine ELW 670/trad.
Here in this place (Gather us in) ELW 532, GG 401
Longing for light, we wait in darkness (Christ, be our light) GG314, ELW715

CHORAL

Blessed are you, William Beckstrand

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