Matthew 4:12-17

      Now when Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, He departed to Galilee. And leaving Nazareth, He came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the regions of Zebulun and Naphtali, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying:
            ”The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali,
            By the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan,
            Galilee of the Gentiles:
            The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light,
            And upon those who sat in the region and shadow of death
            Light has dawned.”
      From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (Matthew 4:12-17)
      Holy Spirit, help all who sit in darkness in this diocese come to the light of the gospel.

      Jesus, let your light shine forth at the Diocesan Convention.

      Holy Father, we pray for your will to be done among us as it is in heaven.

A word received: Don’t be afraid.

A word received: Come to me.

A word received: Thank me for my way of doing things. It is not the way of man, it is my way.

Friday: 40,54 * 51; Wisdom 6:12-23 or Exodus 34:18-35; Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 7:1-17
Saturday: 55 * 138,139:1-17(18-23); Wisdom 7:1-14 or Exodus 40:18-38; Colossians 3:12-17; Luke 7:18-28(29-30)31-35

Albany Intercessor

A prayer of petition from Fr. Dale Matson

From Soundings–

Lord Jesus come into my heart. Come into my life. Give me Your precious life. Bring the Father with You. Bring the Spirit with You.

Bring Your peace that I may cast my cares upon You. Bring Your life that I may never thirst again. Bring Your heart so my thoughts may be pure before You. Bring the oil of gladness and the balm of Gilead too. Bring Your wisdom that I may avoid wrong actions. Share Your innocence to cleanse my intentions. Bring Your thoughts that my mind will be transformed. Lend Your will that mine may be the same.

Bring Your joy that my sadness will depart from me. Bring Your love that I may see You in others. Bring Your humility that my pride will fall away. Bring Your compassion that I will forget about myself. Bring Your faith that mountains will be removed. Bring Your hope to run the race before me.

Bring Your garments that I may be clothed in righteousness. Bring Your brokenness that I may be made whole. Amen