Almighty God, who gave such grace to your apostle Andrew that he readily obeyed the call of your Son Jesus Christ, and brought his brother with him: Give us, who are called by your Holy Word, grace to follow him without delay, and to bring those near to us into his gracious presence; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Psalm
19
The Readings
Deuteronomy 30:11-14 + Romans 10:8-18 + Matthew 4:18-22
From a sermon by Mark Frank, for St. Andrew's Day:
O blessed Saint of this day, that we could but leave these nets as thou didst thine; that nothing might any longer entangle us or keep us from our Master's service. Follow we St. Andrew as he did Christ: cheerfully and without delay, and while it is today, begin our course. Cast off but the networks, the catching desires of the flesh and the world, and so you also may be said to have left your nets . . . let Christ be your business, his life your pattern, his commands your law. You may well throw away your nets, having caught him in whom you have caught glory and immortality and eternal life . . .
Closing Prayer
Lord Jesus, give us ears to hear your voice, from wherever and to wherever you call us, and a will to rise and follow you in faith and love. Amen.
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