Blow the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain! (Joel 2:1a)
LORD, you are full of compassion and mercy. (From Psalm 103:8a)
Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble; for the day of the LORD is coming, for it is at hand: (Joel 2:1b)
You are slow to anger and of great kindness, have mercy on us. (From Psalm 103:8b)
A day of darkness and gloominess, a day of clouds and thick darkness, like the morning clouds spread over the mountains. (Joel 2:2a)
LORD, the times are evil, but you will not always accuse us, nor will you keep your anger for ever. (From Psalm 103:9)
A people come, great and strong, the like of whom has never been; nor will there ever be any such after them, even for many successive generations. (Joel 2:2b)
Jesus, though those who oppose your faithful people are powerful, but you will not deal with us according to our sins, nor reward us according to our wickedness. (From Psalm 103:10)
“Now, therefore,” says the LORD, “Turn to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning.” (Joel 2:12)
Father, as the heavens are high above the earth, so is your mercy great upon those who fear you. (From Psalm 103:11)
So rend your heart, and not your garments; return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness; and he relents from doing harm. (Joel 2:13)
Father, as far as the east is from the west, so far remove our sins from us. (From Psalm 103:12)
Who knows if he will turn and relent, and leave a blessing behind him–a grain offering and a drink offering for the LORD your God? (Joel 2:14)
As a father cares for his children, so you care for those who fear you. (From Psalm 103:13)
Blow the trumpet in Zion, consecrate a fast, call a sacred assembly; gather the people, sanctify the congregation, assemble the elders, gather the children and nursing babes; let the bridegroom go out from his chamber, and the bride from her dressing room. Let the priests, who minister to the LORD, weep between the porch and the altar; let them say, “Spare your people, O LORD, and do not give your heritage to reproach, that the nations should rule over them. why should they say among the peoples, ‘Where is their God?’” (Joel 2:15-17)
LORD, you yourself know whereof we are made; you remember that we are but dust, have mercy on us. (From Psalm 103:14)
A word received: Keep your eyes on me.
Thursday: 37:19-42; Habakkuk 3:1-10(11-15)16-18; Philippians 3:12-21; John 17:1-8
Friday: 35; Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32; Philippians 4:1-9; John 17:9-19
Notes from the Front Line
From: Fr. Nigel Mumford
The Welcome Home Initiative (WHI) Retreat
The first healing retreat for “The Welcome Home Initiative” will be from noon/lunch Monday 17th March through after lunch 1.30pm Wednesday March 19th 2008. There are spaces left for combat veterans of all wars. Please go to www.ctkcenter.org to download the WHI brochure, go to “healing” then go to the drop down menu and click on WHI.
Ways you can help welcome a war veteran home:
1) Pray for the vets and the team on March 17th -19th.
2) If you would like to be an intercessor please contact Sister Mary Elizabeth at melizcsm@aol.com
3) If you would like to write a “letter of appreciation” or a “note” to a veteran for serving your country please send your letter to Christ the King Spiritual Life Center, 575 Burton Road, Greenwich, NY 12834
4) If you are a combat veteran, or know a combat veteran, please pray about attending or suggesting that others attend the retreat.
5) If you would like to help financially or to “sponsor a veteran” please send you donations to CTK. Please Memo your check: ” WHI”
6) If you can physically help please call (518) 692-9550 x202
7) There is no charge for veterans and their families to attend, however transportation to and from CTK is not included.
8) If you would like to say thank you in person please attend the Welcome Home Closing Ceremony. Please be at the great hall at CTK by 11.45am Wednesday 19th March to say thank you to the veterans.
Questions: Please call 518-692-9550 x 202
healing@ctkcenter.org
www.ctkcenter.org
God bless you, Fr. Nigel+
Albany Intercessor
