Hebrews 10:21-22
And since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us approach with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.… Read the rest “March 14”
John 12:3
Mary took a pound of costly perfume made of pure nard, anointed Jesus' feet, and wiped them with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.
God who takes pleasure in our worship;
May our lives be a fragrant offering,
So that we show our devotion to you
though loving acts of sacrifice.… Read the rest “March 13 (Fifth Sunday in Lent)”
John 11:45-46
Many of the Jews therefore, who had come with Mary and had seen what Jesus did, believed in him. But some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what he had done.
Lord God,
who does not mind our doubt
and helps our unbelief;
Forgive us when dishonor you with our unbelief,
So that we may not lead others astray.… Read the rest “March 12”
Psalm 126:2
Then our mouth was filled with laughter,
and our tongue with shouts of joy;
then it was said among the nations,
“The Lord has done great things for them.”
God who hears
when we suffer;
Cradle us in your care,
Deliver us from our pain,
So that we may praise you with our lives.… Read the rest “March 11”
Isaiah 43:1b
Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by name, you are mine.
Lord our God,
you are the Holy One, our Savior;
Remind us that we are precious to you
and you love us,
So that we feel valued and are not afraid.… Read the rest “March 10”
Luke 9:10-11
On their return the apostles told Jesus all they had done. He took them with him and withdrew privately to a city called Bethsaida. When the crowds found out about it, they followed him; and he welcomed them, and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who needed to be cured.… Read the rest “March 9”
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”
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”