Morning
Monday, April 5, 2027
Opening
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Hymn
When morning gilds the skies, My heart awaking cries, May Jesus Christ be praised!
Anonymous German hymn (c. 1828), translated by Edward Caswall (Caswall 1814–1878); first published 1853. 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.
Proverbs 3:5–8
Have confidence in the Lord with all your heart, and do not depend upon your own prudence. In all your ways, consider him, and he himself will direct your steps. Do not seem wise to yourself. Fear God, and withdraw from evil. Certainly, it shall be health to your navel, and refreshment to your bones.
Reflection
Which word seems to linger?
What would you like to tell Jesus?
Silence
Be still for a minute. You do not have to say anything.
Psalm
Psalm 143 (142):8
Ant. Before I plan, before I worry, let me hear your mercy first.
Make me hear your mercy in the morning. For I have hoped in you. Make known to me the way that I should walk. For I have lifted up my soul to you.
Ant. Before I plan, before I worry, let me hear your mercy first.
Today’s lesson from Jesus
Blessed are the meek
Blessed are the meek, for they shall possess the earth.
Matthew 5:4
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. Speak, Lord, we are listening.
Prayer on Fire intention
For our own conversion, begun again in this light.
R. Speak, Lord, we are listening.
Prayer on Fire intention
For the day you are giving, that we may not waste its mercy.
R. Speak, Lord, we are listening.
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.
Lord Jesus, you spoke, and the day began. Let your word be the first thing we carry out the door. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.