[From March , 20 archive]
Lord Jesus, you know us well.
You know the things that defile us,
things that come from within.
All the world is being tested now:
instead of sharing, we hoard;
instead of forgiving, we upbraid;
we transmit despair, not hope;
we fill ourselves with hate, not love.
Lord, help us summon our strength,
may our hearts take courage,
in the knowledge that God is faithful;
through you he will provide
the way out, that we may endure.
Lectionary Readings
Ps. 43; 149; 31; 143
Gen. 47:27-48:7
1 Cor. 10:1-13
Mark 7:1-23
Selected Verses
Ps. 31:24
Be strong, and let your heart take courage,
all you who wait for the LORD.
Gen. 48:2
When Jacob was told, “Your son Joseph has come to you,” he summoned his strength and sat up in bed.
1 Cor. 10:13
No testing has overtaken you that is not common to everyone. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tested beyond your strength, but with the testing he will also provide the way out so that you may be able to endure it.
Mark 7:23
“…All these evil things come from within, and they defile a person.” [Jesus, to his disciples]
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