Saturday, August 19, 2023

Eleventh Week of Ordinary Time, Saturday, August 19, 2023
Today, we invite you to reread, rest and reflect on the prayers of the past week.
Lectionary Readings for Today:
Psalm 67
Isaiah 56:1-5
Matthew 14:34-36
Eleventh Week of Ordinary Time, Saturday, August 19, 2023
Today, we invite you to reread, rest and reflect on the prayers of the past week.
Lectionary Readings for Today:
Psalm 67
Isaiah 56:1-5
Matthew 14:34-36
Our eyes are on you, watching you, and wanting to be like you. Thank you, Divine Family, for your extravagant love. Thank you for showing us how to love, which leads to health, life, and healing.
We feel indebted to you for all you have done for us. Yet here, in your sacred prayer space, you reveal that there are no debts–all you have done for us has been freely given. Instead of debt, you call us by name, as your children and co-heirs with Christ to your kingdom.
We enter your sacred prayer space clothed in the armour of your light. By your grace, we walk your Ancient Path with faith that you are with us; your teachings guide our steps. You reveal to us the power of our words when we walk with you–power to destroy or to restore.
We once made decisions for our own sake. But you have taught us your new way. We put off our old ways to follow you. Give us your spirit of truth, honesty, and kindness. Give us your spirit of forgiveness, so we will not store-up bitterness or anger towards others. We will follow your ways and journey together in a good way.
Faithful Yahweh, just as you act with and show care for the present and future of humanity and creation, you call us to do the same. You ask us to be mindful of our work and responsibilities. Thank you for the invitation to live an honest life.
With our eyes on you, we remain in celebration and peace as we journey together on your Ancient Path towards your glorious throne room. We trust in you to protect us from the Deceiver’s snares as we journey together in a good way.