Morning
Wednesday, February 24, 2027
Opening
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Hymn
Praise him! praise him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer! Sing, O earth—his wonderful love proclaim. Hail him! hail him! highest angels in glory; Strength and honor give to his holy name!
Fanny J. Crosby (1820–1915); first published 1869. 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.
Isaiah 55:6–11
Seek the Lord, while he is able to be found. Call upon him, while he is near. Let the impious one abandon his way, and the iniquitous man his thoughts, and let him return to the Lord, and he will take pity on him, and to our God, for he is great in forgiveness. For my thoughts are not your thoughts, and your ways are not my ways, says the Lord. For just as the heavens are exalted above the earth, so also are my ways exalted above your ways, and my thoughts above your thoughts. And in the same manner as rain and snow descend from heaven, and no longer return there, but soak the earth, and water it, and cause it to bloom and to provide seed to the sower and bread to the hungry, so also will my word be, which will go forth from my mouth. It will not return to me empty, but it will accomplish whatever I will, and it will prosper in the tasks for which I sent it.
Reflection
Is there a word or picture you would like to keep with you?
What would you like to tell Jesus?
Silence
Be still for a minute. You do not have to say anything.
Psalm
Psalm 30 (29):12
Ant. Whatever the night held, Lord, turn it toward gladness, and let me begin there.
You have turned my mourning into gladness for me. You have cut off my sackcloth, and you have surrounded me with joy.
Ant. Whatever the night held, Lord, turn it toward gladness, and let me begin there.
Today’s lesson from Jesus
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they shall be satisfied.
Matthew 5:6
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 friends, strangers, and enemies — teach us to love as we are loved.
R. Lord, hear our prayer.
Prayer on Fire intention
For this new beginning, that praise may be our first word.
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.
Holy Spirit, seal the Word we have heard. Go with us into the untried hours, and teach us to love as we have been loved. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.