Morning
Friday, April 9, 2027
Opening
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Hymn
All hail the power of Jesus’ name! Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown him Lord of all!
Edward Perronet (1721–1792); first published 1779. 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.
1 John 1:5–10
And this is the announcement which we have heard from him, and which we announce to you: that God is light, and in him there is no darkness. If we claim that we have fellowship with him, and yet we walk in darkness, then we are lying and not telling the truth. But if we walk in the light, just as he also is in the light, then we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ, his Son, cleanses us from all sin. If we claim that we have no sin, then we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, then he is faithful and just, so as to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all iniquity. If we claim that we have not sinned, then we make him a liar, and his Word is not in us.
Reflection
Which word or phrase caught your attention?
What would you like to tell Jesus?
Silence
Be still for a minute. You do not have to say anything.
Psalm
Psalm 119 (118):105
Ant. Your word, Lord Jesus, is enough light for the next step.
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my paths.
Ant. Your word, Lord Jesus, is enough light for the next step.
Today’s lesson from Jesus
Blessed are the pure in heart
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
Matthew 5:8
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. Lord, have mercy.
Prayer on Fire intention
For missionaries and for those who keep the parish lights on.
R. Lord, have mercy.
Prayer on Fire intention
For our bishop and for the pope.
R. Lord, have mercy.
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.
Holy Spirit, breathe on the words we have read. Let them take root before the day takes hold of us. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.