Commentary for these texts is forthcoming.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
God of deliverance,
You rescued Daniel from the mouths of the lions when he was punished for worshiping you. Liberate all who are endangered for the sake of their faith, and rescue us from anything that separates us from worshiping only you, for the sake of the one who made your name known to all people, across land and seas, Jesus Christ, our redeemer. Amen.
HYMNS
Creator of the stars of night ELW 245, H82 60, UMH 692, NCH 111
The glory of these forty days ELW 320, Verses 3, 4, H82 143
Blessed be the God of Israel ELW 250, UMH 209
CHORAL
We are waiting, William Paxson