SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
February 20, 2022
AS WE GATHER
In these Sundays after the Epiphany, we have observed many of the miracles of our Lord, who came to save us in body and soul. We give thanks for His many gifts of life and health and daily bread, but especially for our new birth in Holy Baptism—the forgiveness of our sins and the promise of eternal life. Today we are reminded that because we have received such great, generous, and life-giving blessings from God, we now are enabled to give and share the love of God with others who need God’s blessings.
Bible Readings
OLD TESTAMENT READING: Genesis 45:3–15
(Joseph provides for his brothers and family.)
EPISTLE READING: 1 Corinthians 15:21–26, 30–42
(The resurrection body)
HOLY GOSPEL: Luke 6:27–38 (Love your enemies.)