Morning
Sunday, January 31, 2027
Opening
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Hymn
O worship the King, all glorious above, O gratefully sing his power and his love; Our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days, Pavilioned in splendor, and girded with praise.
Robert Grant (1779–1838); first published 1833. Public domain.
The reading
Be still for a moment, and let the day wait. Listen for what Jesus wants to say to you first.
No Gospel is published for this date.
Micah 7:7–9
But I will look towards the Lord. I will wait for God, my Savior. My God will hear me. You, my enemy, should not rejoice over me because I have fallen. I will rise up, when I sit in darkness. The Lord is my light. I will carry the wrath of the Lord, because I have sinned against him, until he may judge my case and execute judgment for me. He will lead me into the light. I will behold his justice.
Reflection
What stood out to you, even if you do not know why?
What would you like to tell Jesus?
Silence
Be still for a minute. You do not have to say anything.
Psalm
Psalm 5:4
Ant. Lord Jesus, let the first word of my day be spoken to you.
For to you, I will pray. In the morning, Lord, you will hear my voice.
Ant. Lord Jesus, let the first word of my day be spoken to you.
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 seekers who do not yet know your Name.
R. Lord, hear our prayer.
Prayer on Fire intention
For the baptized who have grown dull of hearing.
R. Lord, hear our prayer.
Closing
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Father of light, you wake us into this new day. Receive the work we have not yet begun, and let your Son go before us. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.