A QUOTE, A TEXT AND A PRAYER…OR TWO
A QUOTE
Have courage for the great sorrows of life, and patience for the small ones. And when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace. God is awake.
– Victor Hugo
A TEXT
As for those who in the present age are rich,
command them not to be haughty, or to set their
hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but rather on
God who richly provides us with everything for our
enjoyment. They are to do good, to be rich in good
works, generous, and ready to share, thus storing up
for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for
the future, so that they may take hold of the life that
really is life.
1 Timothy 6: 17–19
AND A PRAYER…OR TWO
As the shepherd who cares for the flock, O God, you guide all things through Jesus whom you have exalted over all creation as king. Hear the prayers we offer in his name for the creation he cherished and that you entrust to us. Look upon your people who rejoice in your justice and mercy, and grant that the prayers we make may reveal Christ’s reign in our time. Amen.