Then he spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, (Luke 18:1)
Holy Spirit, please help us to be steadfast in prayer, to not lose heart.
Jesus, prayer is your answer for the ills of the world. Help us to be steady in coming to you.
Father, please help us each day to bring our families to you in prayer.
saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man.” (Luke 18:2)
Holy Spirit, move in the hearts of the judges of this land that they will with discernment and wisdom do true justice. We pray especially for Family Court judges who often must make very difficult decisions about the placement and welfare of children.
“Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, ‘Get justice for me from my adversary.’” (Luke 18:3)
Holy Spirit, guide all the elderly that have no other advocate but you. Help them get the help they need.
“And he would not for a while; but afterward he said within himself, ‘Though I do not fear God nor regard man, yet because this widow troubles me I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.’” (Luke 18:4-5)
Father, please give us all strength to endure.
Then the Lord said, “Hear what the unjust judge said. And shall God not avenge His own elect who cry out day and night to Him, though He bears long with them? I tell you that He will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?” (Luke 18:6-8 )
Jesus, we cry out to you for your justice and mercy to be manifested in this nation and in the Episcopal Church. Thank you.
Friday: 102; * 107:1-32; Mal. 3:1-12; James 5:7-12; Luke 18:1-8
Saturday: 107:33-43, 108:1-6(7-13); * 33; Mal. 3:13-4:6; James 5:13-20; Luke 18:9-14
Albany Intercessor
