Morning
Thursday, February 18, 2027
Opening
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Hymn
Crown him with many crowns, The Lamb upon his throne! Hark how the heavenly anthem drowns All music but its own!
Matthew Bridges (1800–1894); first published 1851. 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.
Acts 17:22–28
But Paul, standing in the middle of the Areopagus, said: “Men of Athens, I perceive that in all things you are rather superstitious. For as I was passing by and noticing your idols, I also found an altar, on which was written: TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Therefore, what you worship in ignorance, this is what I am preaching to you: the God who made the world and all that is in it, the One who is the Lord of heaven and earth, who does not live in temples made with hands. Neither is he served by the hands of men, as if in need of anything, since it is he who gives to all things life and breath and all else. And he has made, out of one, every family of man: to live upon the face of the entire earth, determining the appointed seasons and the limits of their habitation, so as to seek God, if perhaps they may consider him or find him, though he is not far from each one of us. ‘For in him we live, and move, and exist.’ Just as some of your own poets have said. ‘For we are also of his family.’
Reflection
What word or phrase stays with you?
What would you like to tell Jesus?
Silence
Be still for a minute. You do not have to say anything.
Psalm
Psalm 18 (17):2
Ant. Jesus, my strength, help me to love you in the people I meet today.
I will love you, O Lord my strength.
Ant. Jesus, my strength, help me to love you in the people I meet today.
Today’s lesson from Jesus
Come to me, all you who labor
Come to me, all you who labor and have been burdened, and I will refresh you. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you shall find rest for your souls. For my yoke is sweet and my burden is light.”
Matthew 11:28–30
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 unborn and their parents.
R. Lord, hear our prayer.
Prayer on Fire intention
For grandparents who keep watch.
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.
God of the dawn, you have never failed to keep your word. Help us to trust it again this morning. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.