THIS WEEK’S SCRIPTURES

Monday, Oct 27: Psalm 87; Joel 3:1-8; 1 Peter 4:12-19;

Tuesday, Oct 28: Psalm 87; Joel 3:9-16; 1 Peter 5:1-11;

Wednesday, Oct 29: Psalm 87; Joel 3:17-20; Matthew 21:28-32;

Thursday, Oct 30: Psalm 119:137-144; Jeremiah 33:14-26; 2 Corinthians 1:1-11;

Friday, Oct 31: Psalm 119:137-144; Habakkuk 1:5-17; 2 Peter 1:1-11;

Saturday, Nov 1 (All Saints Day): Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18; Psalm 149; 

Ephesians 1:11-23; Luke 6:20-31

QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION

What is prayer? When we hear the prayers of the two men in the temple 

(Luke 18:9–14), what does Jesus’ appreciation of the tax collector’s prayer tell us about the purpose of prayer?

MORNING PRAYER

Living God, 

you have made this day bright with the promise of your presence as you crown each moment with hope. Let your Holy Spirit pray in us now, that in all our tasks— at home, at work, at school, and in our community— we may express the joy you have in us. Be our peace, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

EVENING PRAYER

God of endings and beginnings, 

who calls us to work and to rest, we thank you for the joys and struggles of this day. Teach us to come to a fuller knowledge of your will in our lives, that each moment might be a sign of your love for us. Take us now into your arms that in your safekeeping, we may sleep and be renewed. We pray this in Jesus’ name. Amen.