Morning
Friday, April 16, 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.
Sirach 2:1–9
Son, when you apply yourself to the service of God, stand in justice and in fear, and prepare your soul for temptation. Humble your heart, and persevere. Incline your ear, and accept words of understanding. And you should not hurry away in the time of distress. Endure steadfastly for God. Join yourself to God, and persevere, so that your life may increase in the very end. Accept everything that will happen to you, and persevere in your sorrow, and have patience in your humiliation. For gold and silver are tested in fire, yet truly, acceptable men are tested in the furnace of humiliation. Believe God, and he will restore you to health. And straighten your way, and hope in him. Observe his fear, and grow old in it. You who fear the Lord, wait for his mercy. And do not turn away from him, lest you fall. You who fear the Lord, believe in him. And your reward will not be taken away. You who fear the Lord, hope in him. And mercy will approach you, to your delight.
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 96 (95):2
Ant. Let my first words today be thanks, Lord, even before thanks is easy.
Sing to the Lord and bless his name. Announce his salvation from day to day.
Ant. Let my first words today be thanks, Lord, even before thanks is easy.
Today’s lesson from Jesus
The Good Samaritan
Then Jesus, taking this up, said: “A certain man descended from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he happened upon robbers, who now also plundered him. And inflicting him with wounds, they went away, leaving him behind, half-alive. And it happened that a certain priest was descending along the same way. And seeing him, he passed by. And similarly a Levite, when he was near the place, also saw him, and he passed by. But a certain Samaritan, being on a journey, came near him. And seeing him, he was moved by mercy. And approaching him, he bound up his wounds, pouring oil and wine on them. And setting him on his pack animal, he brought him to an inn, and he took care of him. And the next day, he took out two denarii, and he gave them to the proprietor, and he said: ‘Take care of him. And whatever extra you will have spent, I will repay to you at my return.’ Which of these three, does it seem to you, was a neighbor to him who fell among the robbers?” Then he said, “The one who acted with mercy toward him.” And Jesus said to him, “Go, and act similarly.”
Luke 10:30–37
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, hear our prayer.
Prayer on Fire intention
For the offering of this day — our yes, already heard.
R. Lord, hear our prayer.
Prayer on Fire intention
For those who work with their hands and those who work with screens.
R. Lord, hear our prayer.
Closing
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Holy Spirit, keep a quiet flame in us when the noise starts. Teach us to work without abandoning prayer. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.