Noon
Sunday, January 31, 2027
Opening
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Hymn
Now thank we all our God, With heart, and hands, and voices, Who wondrous things hath done, In Whom His world rejoices;
Martin Rinkart, translated by Catherine Winkworth (Rinkart 1586–1649; Winkworth 1827–1878); first published 1858. Public domain.
The reading
Pause in the middle of the day. Read slowly, as if someone were speaking to you.
No Gospel is published for this date.
Isaiah 30:15–18
For thus says the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: If you return and are quiet, you shall be saved. Your strength will be found in silence and in hope. But you are not willing! And you have said: “Never! Instead, we will flee by horseback.” For this reason, you will be put to flight. And you have said, “We will climb upon swift ones.” For this reason, those who pursue you will be even swifter. A thousand men will flee in terror from the face of one, and you will flee in terror from the face of five, until you who have been left behind are like the mast of a ship at the top of a mountain, or like a sign on a hill. Therefore, the Lord waits, so that he may take pity on you. And therefore, he will be exalted for sparing you. For the Lord is the God of judgment. Blessed are all those who wait for him.
Reflection
Which word seems to linger?
What would you like to tell Jesus?
Silence
Rest here for a minute. Let the reading settle.
Psalm
Psalm 55 (54):18
Ant. At midday I turn back to you, Lord. You were here the whole time.
Evening and morning and midday, I will discourse and announce, and he will heed my voice.
Ant. At midday I turn back to you, Lord. You were here the whole time.
Today’s lesson from Jesus
Blessed are the poor in spirit
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:3
Where do these words meet your day?
Intentions
Add your own personal intentions
Shared by the community
For Mary and Dewey as they prepare for their upcoming wedding, may the Holy Spirit be with them and help grow their love for one another through Holy Matrimony.
R. Lord, hear our prayer.
Prayer on Fire intention
For those who govern, give wisdom, honesty, and a heart for the poor.
R. Lord, hear our prayer.
Prayer on Fire intention
For all who are grieving at midday while the world goes on as usual, be close and be gentle.
R. Lord, hear our prayer.
Closing
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Christ of the noonday Cross, hold us faithful in the heat of ordinary work. Let this hour become an altar. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.