Morning
Monday, April 19, 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.
2 Corinthians 4:6–10
For God, who told the light to shine out of darkness, has shined a light into our hearts, to illuminate the knowledge of the splendor of God, in the person of Christ Jesus. But we hold this treasure in earthen vessels, so that what is sublime may be of the power of God, and not of us. In all things, we endure tribulation, yet we are not in anguish. We are constrained, yet we are not destitute. We suffer persecution, yet we have not been abandoned. We are thrown down, yet we do not perish. We ever carry around the mortification of Jesus in our bodies, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies.
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 119 (118):130
Ant. Make me small enough to understand, Jesus, and open enough to listen.
The declaration of your words illuminates, and it gives understanding to little ones.
Ant. Make me small enough to understand, Jesus, and open enough to listen.
Today’s lesson from Jesus
The mustard seed
And he said: “To what should we compare the kingdom of God? Or to what parable should we compare it? It is like a grain of mustard seed which, when it has been sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds which are in the earth. And when it is sown, it grows up and becomes greater than all the plants, and it produces great branches, so much so that the birds of the air are able to live under its shadow.”
Mark 4:30–32
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 safety on roads and in workplaces.
R. Lord, hear our prayer.
Prayer on Fire intention
For bosses and employees, that they may deal justly.
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.
Father, we remember those we love who are still asleep, and those who did not sleep at all. Be near to each of them as you are near to us. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.