The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 7:6–9
Epistle: Romans 8:28–39
Holy Gospel: Matthew 13:44–52 

Collect of the Day
Almighty and everlasting God, give us an increase of faith, hope, and love, that, receiving what You have promised, we may love what You have commanded; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.