God of all consolation and compassion,
your Son comforted the grieving sisters, Martha and Mary;
your breath alone brings life
to dry bones and weary souls.
Pour out your Spirit upon us,
that we may face despair and death
with the hope of resurrection
and faith in the One
who called Lazarus forth from the grave. Amen.
(from RCL Prayers, Fortress Press, 86).
Invitatory Psalm 24
Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord?
Who shall stand in your holy place?
....
Lift up your heads, O gates!
and be lifted up, O ancinet doors!
....
Psalms 52, 53, 54, 56
Daily Lectionary Reading, Romans 8:6-11
Lectio Divina
To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace....If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, the one who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through his Spirit that dwells in you (Romans 8:6, 11).
If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, Lord, who could stand? But there is forgiveness with you, so that you may be revered (Psalm 130:3-4).
Prayer for today:
O God, your glory is always to have mercy.
Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways,
and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith
to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word,
Jesus Christ your Son,
who with the Holy Spirit lives and reigns,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
(UMBOW 333).
Evening
Psalms 78, 79, 83, 86
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