Noon
Sunday, March 28, 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.
Luke 18:1–8
Now he also told them a parable, that we should continually pray and not cease, saying: “There was a certain judge in a certain city, who did not fear God and did not respect man. But there was a certain widow in that city, and she went to him, saying, ‘Vindicate me from my adversary.’ And he refused to do so for a long time. But afterwards, he said within himself: ‘Even though I do not fear God, nor respect man, yet because this widow is pestering me, I will vindicate her, lest by returning, she may, in the end, wear me out.’” Then the Lord said: “Listen to what the unjust judge said. So then, will not God grant the vindication of his elect, who cry out to him day and night? Or will he continue to endure them? I tell you that he will quickly bring vindication to them. Yet truly, when the Son of man returns, do you think that he will find faith on earth?”
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 16 (15):8
Ant. Keep my eyes on you, Lord, when other things ask for them.
I have made provision for the Lord always in my sight. For he is at my right hand, so that I may not be disturbed.
Ant. Keep my eyes on you, Lord, when other things ask for them.
Today’s lesson from Jesus
The sower
“Listen. Behold, the sower went out to sow. And while he was sowing, some fell along the way, and the birds of the air came and ate it. Yet truly, others fell upon stony ground, where it did not have much soil. And it rose up quickly, because it had no depth of soil. And when the sun was risen, it was scorched. And because it had no root, it withered away. And some fell among thorns. And the thorns grew up and suffocated it, and it did not produce fruit. And some fell on good soil. And it brought forth fruit that grew up, and increased, and yielded: some thirty, some sixty, and some one hundred.” And he said, “Whoever has ears to hear, let him hear.”
Mark 4:3–9
Where do these words meet your day?
Intentions
Add your own personal intentions
Shared by the community
For Mary and Dewey as they begin their life together, may the Holy Spirit be with them and help grow their love for one another through Holy Matrimony.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Prayer on Fire intention
Quiet the inner argument. Give peace enough to do the next right thing, and charity enough not to score it.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Prayer on Fire intention
Be near the sick at noon, the waiting rooms, and the weary caregivers; let this hour be a small mercy.
R. Lord, have mercy.
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.
Father, we have heard your word at noon. Let it follow us to our desks, our kitchens, and our fields. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.