Night
Sunday, February 21, 2027
Opening
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Hymn
The King of love my Shepherd is, Whose goodness faileth never; I nothing lack if I am his, And he is mine for ever.
Henry Williams Baker (1821–1877); first published 1868. Public domain.
The reading
Set the day down. Let this reading be the last word you hear before you rest.
No Gospel is published for this date.
Luke 18:9–14
Now about certain persons who consider themselves to be just, while disdaining others, he told also this parable: “Two men ascended to the temple, in order to pray. One was a Pharisee, and the other was a tax collector. Standing, the Pharisee prayed within himself in this way: ‘O God, I give thanks to you that I am not like the rest of men: robbers, unjust, adulterers, even as this tax collector chooses to be. I fast twice between Sabbaths. I give tithes from all that I possess.’ And the tax collector, standing at a distance, was not willing to even lift up his eyes to heaven. But he struck his chest, saying: ‘O God, be merciful to me, a sinner.’ I say to you, this one descended to his house justified, but not the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled; and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
Reflection
What did you notice as you listened?
What would you like to tell Jesus?
Silence
Be quiet for a minute. Let Jesus have the last of the day.
Psalm
Psalm 4:9
Ant. Jesus, give me peace tonight, and let me sleep in it.
In peace itself, I will sleep and I will rest.
Ant. Jesus, give me peace tonight, and let me sleep in it.
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 the young who are restless or lost tonight, find them, and bring them home.
R. Lord, hear our prayer.
Prayer on Fire intention
For those held by an addiction, a shame, or a temptation tonight, be stronger than what grips them, and keep us from judging them.
R. Lord, hear our prayer.
Closing
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Into your hands, Lord Jesus, we give the night. What we could not hold, you can keep. Grant us rest, and wake us still within your care. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.