Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which he purchased with his own blood. (Acts 20:28 )
Jesus, you have paid our ransom with your own blood; move the heart of every shepherd in this diocese to faithfully oversee the flock entrusted to their care.
For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock. (Acts 20:29)
Father, the flock is beset with savage wolves who are ravaging the flock; have mercy on us and send your holy angels to protect us.
Also from among yourselves men will rise up, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after themselves. (Acts 20:30)
Holy Spirit, expose the perversion that is among us and wash us in your living waters.
Therefore watch, and remember that for three years I did not cease to warn everyone night and day with tears. (Acts 20:31)
Thank you, Jesus, for the tears and prayers and counsel of your faithful pastors in this diocese. Help us heed their guidance.
“So now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.” (Acts 20:32)
Holy Father, thank you for your grace and the way you have built us up and given us an inheritance among the saints.
Monday: 89:1-18 * 89:19-52; 2 Samuel 13:23-39 Acts 20:17-38 Mark 9:42-50
Tuesday: 97, 99, [100] * 94, [95]; 2 Samuel 14:1-20 Acts 21:1-14 Mark 10:1-16
Albany Intercessor
