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Thursday 6 August 2026 - This is my Son, the Beloved
2w ago00:14:03Tap to summarizeThursday 6 August 2026Today is Thursday the 6th of August, the feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, in the 18th week of Ordinary Time. Steffany Gretzinger sings, ‘Show Me Your Face’. As we begin this time of prayer, you might like to make this your prayer: ‘Let me see your face, O Lord’. Moses stood on a mountain Waiting for You to pass by You put Your hand over his face So in Your Presence, he wouldn't die And all of Israel saw the glory And it shines down through the age Now You've called me To boldly seek Your Face Show me Your face, Lord Show me Your face And then gird up my legs That I might stand in this holy place Show me Your face, Lord Your power and Your grace Your power and grace I would make it to the end If I can just see Your face David knew there was something more Than the ark of Your presence In a manger Messiah was born Among kings and peasants And all of Israel saw the glory And it shines down through the age Now You've called us To boldly seek Your face Show me Your face, Lord Show me Your face And then gird up my legs That I might stand in this holy place Show me Your face, Lord Your power and Your grace Your power and grace I will make it to the end If I can just see Your face I know I will make it to the end If I can just see Your face Today’s reading is from the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew 17:1-9 Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. Then Peter said to Jesus, ‘Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will make three dwellings here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.’ While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud a voice said, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!’ When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, ‘Get up and do not be afraid.’ And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone. As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ordered them, ‘Tell no one about the vision until after the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.’ As you start this time of prayer, bring to mind those unexpected moments in your life when God’s presence became clear to you - perhaps quietly, perhaps with surprising light. The disciples are overwhelmed by the radiance shining from Jesus - a glimpse of glory they did not expect. In their amazement, they want to hold on to this moment, to build tents and remain in that place of comfort and certainty. As you stay with this image, notice if something similar stirs in your own heart. Have there been times when you have wanted to hold on to a moment of consolation? To make your faith a place of comfort alone? Gently ask yourself: Where might I be trying to “build tents” in my spiritual life? What might be inviting me to move beyond them? The light of Christ does not remain still. It draws us forward. As you listen again to this Gospel passage, pay attention to Jesus - to his words… to his actions… to the quiet authority of his presence. What is his light awakening in you? What is he inviting you to do? Matthew 17:1-9 Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. Then Peter said to Jesus, ‘Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will make three dwellings here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.’ While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud a voice said, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!’ When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, ‘Get up and do not be afraid.’ And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone. As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ordered them, ‘Tell no one about the vision until after the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.’ Finally, take a moment to speak with Jesus, as one speaks with a close friend. Share your hopes… your desires… your dreams. And then listen. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be World without end Amen
Transcribe →Wednesday 5 August 2026 - Great is your faith
2w ago00:14:07Tap to summarizeWednesday 5 August 2026Today is Wednesday the 5th of August, in the 18th week of Ordinary Time. The King’s Singers sing Spem in Alium by Thomas Tallis. ‘I have never put my hope in any other but in you’. As you begin this time of prayer today, can you speak those words to God? Can you place all your hope, all your trust, all your faith in him? Today’s reading is from the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew 15:21-28 Jesus left that place and went away to the district of Tyre and Sidon. Just then a Canaanite woman from that region came out and started shouting, ‘Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is tormented by a demon.’ But he did not answer her at all. And his disciples came and urged him, saying, ‘Send her away, for she keeps shouting after us.’ He answered, ‘I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.’ But she came and knelt before him, saying, ‘Lord, help me.’ He answered, ‘It is not fair to take the children’s food and throw it to the dogs.’ She said, ‘Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.’ Then Jesus answered her, ‘Woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.’ And her daughter was healed instantly. Today’s Gospel brings before us the persistent faith of the Canaanite woman. Despite a lack of response, she continues to call out to Jesus, trusting that he will hear her. As you begin, you might recall moments when persistence in faith - your own, or that of others - has made a difference. Times when hope did not fade… Times when God’s healing presence found a way into your life. As the story unfolds, even the disciples seem uneasy, wanting to send the woman away. Their desire to protect what is familiar becomes a barrier. Gently ask yourself: Have there been moments when I have been slow to welcome others? Times when I have been wary of what is new, or hesitant to listen to voices from the margins? Bring those moments before God now, without fear. And, if you can, ask for the grace to see as God sees… and for forgiveness where it is needed. This is a God who both challenges and listens. A God who meets persistence with compassion. As you listen again, in your imagination, to the exchange between Jesus and the woman, notice the words that stay with you…the tone… the movement of the encounter. Allow whatever stirs within you to surface. Matthew 15:21-28 Jesus left that place and went away to the district of Tyre and Sidon. Just then a Canaanite woman from that region came out and started shouting, ‘Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is tormented by a demon.’ But he did not answer her at all. And his disciples came and urged him, saying, ‘Send her away, for she keeps shouting after us.’ He answered, ‘I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.’ But she came and knelt before him, saying, ‘Lord, help me.’ He answered, ‘It is not fair to take the children’s food and throw it to the dogs.’ She said, ‘Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.’ Then Jesus answered her, ‘Woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.’ And her daughter was healed instantly. And now, speak to Jesus as one friend speaks to another. Share what is on your heart - your desires, your questions, your hopes. What is Jesus inviting you to do with the faith you have received? How might you be called to trust more deeply… or to persevere more faithfully? Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be World without end Amen
Transcribe →Tuesday 4 August 2026 - You shall be my people
2w ago00:14:17Tap to summarizeTuesday 4 August 2026Today is Tuesday the 4th of August, the feast of Saint John Vianney, in the 18th week of Ordinary Time. Salt of the Sound sings, ‘O The Deep, Deep Love of Jesus’. Whether it is morning, afternoon or evening, Jesus is with you. He longs to be with you. Perhaps you long for Him too. Allow Him to come close. O the deep, deep love of Jesus Vast, unmeasured, boundless, free Rolling as a mighty ocean In its fullness over me Underneath me, all around me Is the current of thy love Leading onward, leading homeward To thy glorious rest above O the deep, deep love of Jesus Spread his praise from shore to shore How he loves us, ever loves us Changes never, nevermore How he watches o'er his loved ones Died to call them all his own How for them he's interceding Watching o'er them from the throne O the deep, deep love of Jesus 'Tis a heav'n of heav'ns to me And it lifts me up to glory For it lifts me up to thee Today’s reading is from the Prophet Jeremiah. Jeremiah 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22 The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord: Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: Write in a book all the words that I have spoken to you. For thus says the Lord: Your hurt is incurable, your wound is grievous. There is no one to uphold your cause, no medicine for your wound, no healing for you. All your lovers have forgotten you; they care nothing for you; for I have dealt you the blow of an enemy, the punishment of a merciless foe, because your guilt is great, because your sins are so numerous. Why do you cry out over your hurt? Your pain is incurable. Because your guilt is great, because your sins are so numerous, I have done these things to you. Thus says the Lord: I am going to restore the fortunes of the tents of Jacob, and have compassion on his dwellings; the city shall be rebuilt upon its mound, and the citadel set on its rightful site. Out of them shall come thanksgiving, and the sound of merrymakers. I will make them many, and they shall not be few; I will make them honoured, and they shall not be disdained. Their children shall be as of old, their congregation shall be established before me; and I will punish all who oppress them. Their prince shall be one of their own, their ruler shall come from their midst; I will bring him near, and he shall approach me, for who would otherwise dare to approach me? says the Lord. And you shall be my people, and I will be your God. Like an honest friend after a disagreement, when God speaks through the prophets, the first words can sound harsh. But they give way to a deeper desire—the desire to heal and to restore. At times, we too can feel that parts of our lives are beyond healing, too painful, too complicated. As you begin this prayer, bring those places before God. What feels beyond his reach? Gently place it in his hands. God does not give up on us, or on our struggles. He looks on us with compassion. He longs to restore us to the fullness of his love. As you continue in prayer, imagine God looking at you. A gaze that sees your fragility… and also sees the good planted deep within you. Stay with that gaze for a moment. The eyes of God are not harsh or condemning, but full of mercy. As you listen to this passage again, notice what stirs in you. Even if some words feel challenging, stay open. Where might you be invited to change, or to trust more deeply in what God can transform within you? Jeremiah 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22 The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord: Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: Write in a book all the words that I have spoken to you. For thus says the Lord: Your hurt is incurable, your wound is grievous. There is no one to uphold your cause, no medicine for your wound, no healing for you. All your lovers have forgotten you; they care nothing for you; for I have dealt you the blow of an enemy, the punishment of a merciless foe, because your guilt is great, because your sins are so numerous. Why do you cry out over your hurt? Your pain is incurable. Because your guilt is great, because your sins are so numerous, I have done these things to you. Thus says the Lord: I am going to restore the fortunes of the tents of Jacob, and have compassion on his dwellings; the city shall be rebuilt upon its mound, and the citadel set on its rightful site. Out of them shall come thanksgiving, and the sound of merrymakers. I will make them many, and they shall not be few; I will make them honoured, and they shall not be disdained. Their children shall be as of old, their congregation shall be established before me; and I will punish all who oppress them. Their prince shall be one of their own, their ruler shall come from their midst; I will bring him near, and he shall approach me, for who would otherwise dare to approach me? says the Lord. And you shall be my people, and I will be your God. Finally, hold on to the promise of healing and restoration. God speaks it to his people - and to you. Now, speak to him as you would to a friend. Tell him what is in your heart. And thank him for all that he has given you, and for the ways he is leading you to grow more freely and more faithfully in him. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be World without end Amen
Transcribe →Monday 3 August 2026 - Attentiveness and vulnerability
2w ago00:13:56Tap to summarizeMonday 3 August 2026Today is Monday the 3rd of August, in the 18th week of Ordinary Time. Juliano Ravanello sings 'Ubi caritas est vera, Deus ibi est': Wherever love is true, God is there. Where is the love of God present for you today? Today’s reading is from the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew 14:13-21 Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a deserted place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. When he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them and cured their sick. When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, ‘This is a deserted place, and the hour is now late; send the crowds away so that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves.’ Jesus said to them, ‘They need not go away; you give them something to eat.’ They replied, ‘We have nothing here but five loaves and two fish.’ And he said, ‘Bring them here to me.’ Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. And all ate and were filled; and they took up what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full. And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children. In this encounter between Jesus and his disciples, attentiveness and vulnerability open the way for grace. Jesus looks at those who follow him with care. And they open themselves to him— in their joys and their concerns, in their strength and their weakness. As you begin this time of prayer, give yourself permission to be as you are before Jesus, your brother and your Lord. Is there something you would like him to heal? Or to restore? In his humanity, Jesus is moved by those who come to him with sincerity. As you imagine the crowd gathered with him in that deserted place, see yourself there. Where are you in the scene? And notice how God might be inviting you to find stillness in the middle of the busyness of your life. Jesus not only invites us to rest with him, but he also invites us to share in his work. As you listen to the passage again, imagine yourself alongside the disciples, sharing the bread and the fish. What is it like to take part? And how might God be inviting you to help feed others—those who are hungry in body or in spirit? Matthew 14:13-21 Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a deserted place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. When he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them and cured their sick. When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, ‘This is a deserted place, and the hour is now late; send the crowds away so that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves.’ Jesus said to them, ‘They need not go away; you give them something to eat.’ They replied, ‘We have nothing here but five loaves and two fish.’ And he said, ‘Bring them here to me.’ Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. And all ate and were filled; and they took up what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full. And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children. Finally, stay for a moment with the sense of fullness among the crowd. Notice what remains. And then, speak to Jesus as you would to a friend. Tell him what is stirring within you. And thank him for his constant invitation to be part of his mission. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be World without end Amen
Transcribe →Sunday 2 August 2026 - The love of God
2w ago00:12:57Tap to summarizeSunday 2 August 2026Today is Sunday the 2nd of August, beginning the 18th week of Ordinary Time. Ladysmith Black Mambazo sing: ‘Uthando Olungaka’: ‘Who will separate us from the love of God?’ That’s a good thought to enter into prayer with, to begin my prayer today: to rest easy in the love of God, to know that I am safe in that love which nothing and no one can take away from me. Today’s reading is from Saint Paul's Letter to the Romans. Romans 8:35, 37-39 Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will hardship, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. In this passage, Paul is trying to persuade his friends that they have nothing to lose by accepting what God has done for them. He makes a list of things that might make us think we would be separated from the love of Christ: “hardship, distress, persecution, famine, lack of clothes, mortal danger.” Do you see these as “separators” from Christ? Then there is a second list of such perils: “death, life, angels, rulers, present things, past things, future things”. What is your relationship with the things in this list? Perhaps one causes you more concern sometimes than the others. Paul comes to a striking conclusion: “nothing in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord”. Ponder for a moment your relationship to this statement... do you really believe this to be true? Now listen as the passage is read once more for you. See if you can allow your heart to go deeper into the consolation this scripture can bring... Romans 8:35, 37-39 Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will hardship, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Finally, just reflect on these last few minutes of prayerful reflection. What are the feelings that you noticed bubbling up inside you? Could you perhaps turn them into a prayer to God? Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be World without end Amen
Transcribe →Saturday 1 August 2026 - Let God guide you
2w ago00:07:36Tap to summarizeSaturday 1 August 2026Welcome to the Saturday Examen. On Saturdays we like to look prayerfully and reflectively back at what we have done during this week, both our activities and our praying, to get used to seeing where God has been. Don’t worry if you can’t remember much (or anything) about your week! Let God guide you through the prayer... Take a moment to become still and aware of God’s loving presence with you. Begin by drawing to mind three moments when you felt the touch of God this week. Let them surface naturally. Now think of just two things for which you would like to tell God that you are sorry. Finally think of just one thing that you are being challenged to work on in the coming week. And ask for God’s help. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be World without end Amen
Transcribe →Friday 31 July 2026 - Do everything for the glory of God
2w ago00:14:06Tap to summarizeFriday 31 July 2026Today is Friday the 31st of July, the feast of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, in the 17th week of Ordinary Time. Today is an important day for us – St Ignatius of Loyola was the founder of the Jesuits, and the spirituality upon which Pray As You Go is built. We invite you to join in celebrating this feast day, especially as we continue to mark our 20th anniversary year. If you would like to consider supporting the work of Pray As You Go, today is a great day to celebrate with us! As we enter into prayer, we will hear Hannah Boesen of The Porter’s Gate singing a version of the Suscipe prayer by St Ignatius: ‘You have given all to me, to you O Lord I return it. Everything I have is Yours, do with it what You will.’ Today’s reading is from Saint Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians. 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. Give no offence to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God, just as I try to please everyone in everything I do, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, so that they may be saved. Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ. St Ignatius of Loyola lived in such a way that everything was to be done “for the greater glory of God” and encouraged everyone to live as such. We can find this very much present in today’s reading. Paul is instructing those in Corinth to do all things “for the glory of God”, even in their eating and drinking practices. How would living for the glory of God play out in your life? Paul speaks of “not seeking my own advantage”. This too reflects the life of St Ignatius. Can you say the same for your life? How easy or difficult do you find this? Now listen as the passage is read to you once more. This time, was there anything that really stood out for you? 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. Give no offence to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God, just as I try to please everyone in everything I do, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, so that they may be saved. Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ. “Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ”. Speak with Christ about the ways you long to imitate him in a deeper way, in your life. We will end today’s prayer with a sung version of the Glory Be prayer normally prayed at the end. As you listen to, or sing along with this music by Pray As You Go and the Porter’s Gate, what can you offer to the Lord in thanks today? Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be World without end Amen
Transcribe →Thursday 30 July 2026 - The kingdom of heaven
3w ago00:12:32Tap to summarizeThursday 30 July 2026Today is Thursday the 30th of July, in the 17th week of Ordinary Time. The Kyiv Chamber Choir sing In Thy Kingdom from One Thousand Years of Ukrainian Sacred Music. Today’s reading is from the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew 13:47-53 ‘Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and caught fish of every kind; when it was full, they drew it ashore, sat down, and put the good into baskets but threw out the bad. So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come out and separate the evil from the righteous and throw them into the furnace of fire, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. ‘Have you understood all this?’ They answered, ‘Yes.’ And he said to them, ‘Therefore every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like the master of a household who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old.’ When Jesus had finished these parables, he left that place. Jesus finishes his chapter of parables with a picture of what “the kingdom of heaven” might be like. What might the Kingdom of Heaven be like, do you think? What story would you offer to describe it? How do you notice yourself responding to this parable of the nets catching fish? Imagine the angels sorting them out at the end of the age... Offer whatever arises in you to the Lord. Listen again to the reading, and ask the Holy Spirit to illuminate the reading for you... Matthew 13:47-53 ‘Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and caught fish of every kind; when it was full, they drew it ashore, sat down, and put the good into baskets but threw out the bad. So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come out and separate the evil from the righteous and throw them into the furnace of fire, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. ‘Have you understood all this?’ They answered, ‘Yes.’ And he said to them, ‘Therefore every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like the master of a household who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old.’ When Jesus had finished these parables, he left that place. 'Have you understood all this?’ Jesus asks. How would you like to respond to this question? What is lingering for you as this time of prayer draws to a close? Speak as one friend to another. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be World without end Amen
Transcribe →Wednesday 29 July 2026 - Do you believe this?
3w ago00:12:19Tap to summarizeWednesday 29 July 2026Today is Wednesday the 29th of July, the feast of Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus, in the 17th week of Ordinary Time. The Porter’s Gate sing, ‘Have You Found the Lord?’ from Companion Songs. How do these words speak to you today? Have you found the Lord? Is he in the wind? Yes, yes, yes, he’s in the wind Have you found the Lord? Is he in the storm? Yes, yes, yes, he’s in the storm Christ is in ten thousand places Ever-present, high and low Where could I, where could I Where could I go? Have you found the Lord? Is he in your tears? Yes, yes, yes, he’s in my tears Have you found the Lord As a patient friend? Yes, yes, yes, he is my friend Christ is in ten thousand places Ever-present, high and low Where could I, where could I Where could I go? Have you found the Lord? Is he always good? Yes, yes, yes, the Lord is good Today’s reading is from the Gospel of John. John 11:19-27 Many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console them about their brother. When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went and met him, while Mary stayed at home. Martha said to Jesus, ‘Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that God will give you whatever you ask of him.’ Jesus said to her, ‘Your brother will rise again.’ Martha said to him, ‘I know that he will rise again in the resurrection on the last day.’ Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?’ She said to him, ‘Yes, Lord, I believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God, the one coming into the world.’ Today we celebrate the feast of two sisters and their brother: they are Martha and Mary, and Lazarus, whom Jesus, later in this chapter, is going to bring back from the dead. Martha says to Jesus: “if you had been here, my brother would not have died”. And Jesus’ response is “your brother will rise again”. Imagine you are Martha here, standing before Jesus, your friend, the one whom you trust to be Messiah... but at the same time, feeling let down by his absence; confusion and grief intermingled... notice what it’s like to be in her shoes... Jesus says, “I am the Resurrection and the life”. Do you take comfort from these words, or is it still a little hard to believe? Now listen as the passage is read once more for you. Step into the scene using all of your senses... John 11:19-27 Many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console them about their brother. When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went and met him, while Mary stayed at home. Martha said to Jesus, ‘Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that God will give you whatever you ask of him.’ Jesus said to her, ‘Your brother will rise again.’ Martha said to him, ‘I know that he will rise again in the resurrection on the last day.’ Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?’ She said to him, ‘Yes, Lord, I believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God, the one coming into the world.’ Martha ends by saying, “I believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God, the One coming into the world”. Can you end this time of prayer by offering the same words to Jesus? Even if this might be difficult to say today... Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be World without end Amen
Transcribe →Tuesday 28 July 2026 - We set our hope on you
3w ago00:12:49Tap to summarizeTuesday 28 July 2026Today is Tuesday the 28th of July, in the 17th week of Ordinary Time. The Choir of the King’s Consort sing Henry Purcell’s Hear My Prayer, O Lord: “Hear My Prayer, O Lord, and let my crying come unto thee.” As I listen, I too bring my prayer, my needs and my longings, the deepest feelings of my heart, before the Lord. Today’s reading is from the Prophet Jeremiah. Jeremiah 14:17-22 You shall say to them this word: Let my eyes run down with tears night and day, and let them not cease, for the virgin daughter—my people—is struck down with a crushing blow, with a very grievous wound. If I go out into the field, look—those killed by the sword! And if I enter the city, look—those sick with famine! For both prophet and priest ply their trade throughout the land, and have no knowledge. Have you completely rejected Judah? Does your heart loathe Zion? Why have you struck us down so that there is no healing for us? We look for peace, but find no good; for a time of healing, but there is terror instead. We acknowledge our wickedness, O Lord, the iniquity of our ancestors, for we have sinned against you. Do not spurn us, for your name’s sake; do not dishonour your glorious throne; remember and do not break your covenant with us. Can any idols of the nations bring rain? Or can the heavens give showers? Is it not you, O Lord our God? We set our hope on you, for it is you who do all this. Jeremiah is fairly fed up and in despair in this passage. Notice how he speaks to God: ‘Have you completely rejected Judah?” Have you ever spoken to God like this? ‘We look for peace but find no good; for a time of healing, but there is terror instead.’ Perhaps these words ring true for many of the seasons the world has gone through. Indeed, maybe this has been your recent lament to God for the world... What words would you use to express your prayer for the world? Now listen as the passage is read to you once more. This time, notice if a line or a word really stays with you... Jeremiah 14:17-22 You shall say to them this word: Let my eyes run down with tears night and day, and let them not cease, for the virgin daughter—my people—is struck down with a crushing blow, with a very grievous wound. If I go out into the field, look—those killed by the sword! And if I enter the city, look—those sick with famine! For both prophet and priest ply their trade throughout the land, and have no knowledge. Have you completely rejected Judah? Does your heart loathe Zion? Why have you struck us down so that there is no healing for us? We look for peace, but find no good; for a time of healing, but there is terror instead. We acknowledge our wickedness, O Lord, the iniquity of our ancestors, for we have sinned against you. Do not spurn us, for your name’s sake; do not dishonour your glorious throne; remember and do not break your covenant with us. Can any idols of the nations bring rain? Or can the heavens give showers? Is it not you, O Lord our God? We set our hope on you, for it is you who do all this. Lastly, see if you can look back over this time of prayer. Was God at work within you during it? Is there some way in which you could turn that insight into a prayer, to God or to Jesus or to the Holy Spirit? Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be World without end Amen
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