Daily Prayer, Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Morning

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 84

Psalm 36

Daily Lectionary Reading, John 11:18-34

Lectio Divina,

Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live" (John 11:25).

Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord. Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications! (Psalm 130:1-2)

Prayer for today:

Jesus our Friend, you wept at the grave of Lazarus, you know all our sorrows. Behold our tears, and bind up the wounds of our hearts. Through the mystery of pain, bring us into closer communion with you and with one another. Raise us from death into life. And grant, in your mercy, that we may come to live, with you and with all whom we love, with you forever. Amen. (adapted from UMBOW 163).

Midday Psalm 119:49-56

Evening
Psalms 11, 14, 15, 16