February 10, 2007

I. Readings
Psalms 98, 104, 138
Isaiah 61:10-62:5
2 Timothy 4:1-8
Mark 10:46-52

II. Selections
Psalm 98:6
With trumpets and the sound of the horn
make a joyful noise before the King, the LORD.

Isaiah 61:10a-b
For I will greatly rejoice in the LORD,
my whole being shall exult in my God;
for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation,
he has covered me with the robe of righteousness ...

2 Timothy 4:6
As for me, I am already being poured out as a libation, and the time of my departure has come.

Mark 10:52
Jesus said to [ Bartimaeus], "Go; your faith has made you well." Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way.

III. Meditation: When the time of our departure comes

You clothe us with the garments of salvation,
cover us with the robe of your righteousness,
heal our blindness, and lead us on the way.
When the time of our departure has come,
may the libation we pour out before you
be one of praise and song and exultation;
may our whole being erupt in joyful noise,
with trumpets and horn and glad singing.