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Prayer of the Day Almighty God, You know we live in the midst of so many dangers that in our frailty we cannot stand upright. Grant strength and protection to support us in all dangers and carry us through all temptation; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you andContinue reading “Monday of Epiphany 4 – Prayer of the Day”

Matthew 4:12-25 12 Now when he heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew into Galilee. 13 And leaving Nazareth he went and lived in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, 14 so that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: 15 “The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali,    theContinue reading “Friday of Epiphany 3 – Matthew 4:12-25”

I Corinthians 1:10-18 10 I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment. 11 For it has been reported to me by Chloe’s people that there isContinue reading “Thursday of Epiphany 3 – I Corinthians 1:10-18”

Psalm 27:1-9 1 The Lord is my light and my salvation;    whom shall I fear?The Lord is the stronghold of my life;    of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When evildoers assail me    to eat up my flesh,my adversaries and foes,    it is they who stumble and fall. 3 Though an army encamp against me,    my heart shall not fear;though war ariseContinue reading “Wednesday of Epiphany 3 – Psalm 27:1-9”

Isaiah 9:1-4 1 But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he has made glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations.Continue reading “Tuesday of Epiphany 3 – Isaiah 9:1-4”

Prayer of the Day Almighty and everlasting God, mercifully look on our infirmities and stretch forth the hand of Your majesty to heal and defend us; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Gina had been abusing drugs since sheContinue reading “Monday of Epiphany 3 – Prayer of the Day”

John 1:29-42a 29 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! 30 This is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks before me, because he was before me.’ 31 I myself did not know him, but forContinue reading “Friday of Epiphany 2 – John 1:29-42a”

I Corinthians 1:1-9 1 Paul, called by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and our brother Sosthenes, 2 To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those who in every place call upon the name of ourContinue reading “Thursday of Epiphany 2 – I Corinthians 1:1-9”

Psalm 40:1-11  1 I waited patiently for the Lord;    he inclined to me and heard my cry.2 He drew me up from the pit of destruction,    out of the miry bog,and set my feet upon a rock,    making my steps secure.3 He put a new song in my mouth,    a song of praise to our God.Many will see and fear,    and putContinue reading “Wednesday of Epiphany 2 – Psalm 40:1-11 “

Isaiah 49:1-7 1 Listen to me, O coastlands,    and give attention, you peoples from afar.The Lord called me from the womb,    from the body of my mother he named my name.2 He made my mouth like a sharp sword;    in the shadow of his hand he hid me;he made me a polished arrow;    in his quiver he hid me away.3 AndContinue reading “Tuesday of Epiphany 2 – Isaiah 49:1-7”