First Lesson: Acts 7:55-60 Psalm: Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 Second Lesson: 1 Peter 2:2-10 Gospel: John 14:1-14 The Collect: Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.