Author Archives: Russ

March 25 (Good Friday)

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jesusonthecrossHebrews 5:7-9
In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Although he was a Son, he learned obedience through what he suffered; and having been made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him,

Holy One
   who heard the cries of Jesus
        as he suffered on the cross,
Hear our prayers as well.… Read the rest “March 25 (Good Friday)”

March 23

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RaceHebrews 12:1-2
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.… Read the rest “March 23”

March 22

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saved from the jaws of deathPsalm 71:4-5
Rescue me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked,
from the grasp of the unjust and cruel.
For you, O Lord, are my hope,
my trust, O Lord, from my youth.

 God who is never far from us,
Protect us from our enemies
       or those who would discredit or insult us.… Read the rest “March 22”

March 21

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holy_spirit stained_glass St.-MarysIsaiah 42:1
Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations.

O God of mercy and justice;
When we are surrounded by evil
       and feel of no use,
Stir up your Spirit within us
     so that we have courage to change the world.… Read the rest “March 21”

March 20 (Palm Sunday)

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10_Triumphant_Entry_10241Luke 19:37-38
As he was now approaching the path down from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the deeds of power that they had seen, saying, "Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!… Read the rest “March 20 (Palm Sunday)”

March 19

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sedarLuke 22:7-8
Then came the day of Unleavened Bread, on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. So Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover meal for us that we may eat it.”

Oh Lord,
As we journey through the last days of Lent
       and enter into the Holy Week when our Lord
            was crucified and died;
Prepare and center us,
So that we may pass the week
  with our hearts and minds focused on you,
In the name of the one we journey with,
         Jesus,
                                                            Amen.

March 18

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1747545_7fdca979Isaiah 54:10
For the mountains may depart
and the hills be removed,
but my steadfast love shall not depart from you,
and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,
says the Lord, who has compassion on you.

Lord God
     whose compassion and love has no limit or end;
Teach us the art of reconciliation,
So that we, the body that is your church,
     Care for each other and for the earth.… Read the rest “March 18”

March 17

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Brothel-in-Mumbai1Psalm 31:14-16
But I trust in you, O Lord;
I say, “You are my God.”
My times are in your hand;
deliver me from the hand of my enemies and persecutors.
Let your face shine upon your servant;
save me in your steadfast love.… Read the rest “March 17”

March 16

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sheepgateLuke 18:31
Then Jesus took the twelve aside and said to them, “See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written about the Son of Man by the prophets will be accomplished.”

Compassionate God
          who feels our sorrows,
Give us power to accompany Jesus
    on the walk to Jerusalem,
So that we may comprehend
     how long the walk must have been for him.… Read the rest “March 16”