Day 8—Thursday 25th January 2024 Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise”. (Luke 10: 37) Lord, may our mercy be a sign of your Kingdom. Additional scripture passages Romans 12: 9-13 Psalm 41: 1-2 Reflection Jesus sends each of us, and our churches to live out his commandment to love. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, we are sent out to reach…
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Posts from January 2024
Day 7—Wednesday 24th January 2024 Jesus said: “Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbour?” (Luke 10: 36) Lord, show us how to respond to our neighbour. Additional scripture passages Philippians 2: 1-5 Psalm 10: 17-18 Reflection At the end of the parable, Jesus asked the lawyer who was the neighbour to the man who was robbed. The lawyer replied…
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Day 6—Tuesday 23rd January 2024 Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. (Luke 10: 34) Lord, turn our churches into inns, welcoming those in need. Additional scripture passages Genesis 18: 4-5 Psalm 5: 11-12 Reflection In any society, hospitality and solidarity are…
Day 5—Monday 22nd January 2024 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, having poured oil and wine on them. (Luke 10: 34) Lord, help us see the wounds and find hope. Additional scripture passages Joel 2: 23-27 Psalm 104: 14-15, 27-30 Reflection The Good Samaritan did what he could out of his own resources: he poured oil and wine and bandaged…
Day 4—Sunday 21st January 2024 When he saw him, he passed by on the other side. (Luke 10: 31) May we never turn away from those in need. Additional scripture passages Isaiah 58: 4-8a Psalm 34: 15-22 Reflection The priest and the Levite who walked by on the other side may have had religious reasons for not helping. They would have felt…
Day 3—Saturday 20th January 2024 “Who is my neighbour?” (Luke 10: 29) Lord, open our hearts to those we do not see. Additional scripture passages Romans 13: 8-10 Psalm 119: 57-63 Reflection The teacher of the law wanted to justify himself, hoping that the neighbour he is called to love is one of his own faith and people. This is a natural…
Day 2—Friday 19th January 2024 Jesus answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbour as yourself.” (Luke 10: 27) Help me, Lord, to receive your love, that I may make you manifest in loving well, both myself and my neighbour.…
Today is Day one of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The material for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2024 has been prepared by the churches of Burkina Faso. The theme this year is “Go and Do Likewise.” Each day there is are bible readings, prayers for the community and the world, a time of reflection, a question…