Leviticus 25:1-4a
The Lord spoke to Moses on Mount Sinai, saying: Speak to the people of Israel and say to them: When you enter the land that I am giving you, the land shall observe a sabbath for the Lord. Six years you shall sow your field, and six years you shall prune your vineyard, and gather in their yield; but in the seventh year there shall be a sabbath of complete rest for the land.”… Read the rest “March 8”
Revelations 19:1-2a
After this I heard what seemed to be
the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven,
saying,
“Hallelujah!
Salvation and glory and power to our God,
for his judgments are true and just;
Almighty God,
whose justice knows no ends;
Convict us of our complicity
in oppressive systems.… Read the rest “March 7”
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Isaiah 43:16; 19
Thus says the LORD, who makes a way in the sea, a path in the mighty waters: I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.… Read the rest “March 6 (Fourth Sunday in Lent)”
Luke 15:1-2
Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, “This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.”
O Lord,
You sent Jesus to show us
that everyone is invited to your Table;
Help us understand the nature of your hospitality,
So that we welcome all sinners,
including ourselves.… Read the rest “March 5”
2 Corinthians 5:6-7
So we are always confident; even though we know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord - for we walk by faith, not by sight.
Unseen God,
Grant us understanding of who you are
through the study of your Word
and the mystery we find around your Table,
So that light shines on your will for our lives.… Read the rest “March 4”
Psalm 32:5
Then I acknowledged my sin to you,
and I did not hide my iniquity;
I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,”
and you forgave the guilt of my sin.
Lord, full of grace;
We have sinned against you
In thought, word and deed.… Read the rest “March 3”
Luke 13:20-21
And again he said, “To what should I compare the kingdom of God? It is like yeast that a woman took and mixed in with three measures of flour until all of it was leavened.”
God of Harmony,
Provide us with situations where
we can in usher in accord;
Make us radical peacemakers
so that your kingdom comes to this earth.… Read the rest “March 2”
Romans 2:13
For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous in God’s sight, but the doers of the law who will be justified.
God,
Who gave us the great commandments;
When we hear your Word,
let us observe it too,
So that others may know of your love
that passes all understanding.… Read the rest “March 1”
Psalm 39:4
Lord, let me know my end,
and what is the measure of my days;
let me know how fleeting my life is.
Creator God,
You are from everlasting to everlasting
and my days are but one hand-breath in your sight.… Read the rest “February 29”