The Pharisee took up his position and spoke this prayer to himself, “O God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of humanity—greedy, dishonest, adulterous—or even like this tax collector.” Luke 18:11

For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him. John 3:17

Lo, I am about to create new heavens and a new earth. Isaiah 65:17

Jesus, teach me to catch glimpses of the kingdom of God. And help me to do my small part today to make that kingdom present wherever today takes me.

Do not sin any more, so that nothing worse may happen to you. John 5:14

Sing out, O heavens, and rejoice O earth, break forth into song you mountains, For the LORD comforts his people and shows mercy to his afflicted. Isaiah 49:13

Let us arise today through God’s strength to pilot us, God’s Word to speak for us.

They forgot the God who had saved them, who had done great deeds in Egypt… Psalm 106:21

Remember.

When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him… Matthew 1:24

Jesus, help all who are fathers respond to their challenges with the faith and love of St. Joseph.

The guards answered, “Never before has anyone spoken like this one.” John 7:46

I will place my law within them, and write it upon their hearts; I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Jeremiah 31:33

Place your law of love deep within me, God.

The whole assembly cried aloud, blessing God who saves those that keep hope in him. Daniel 13:60

Pray the LORD to take the serpents away from us. Numbers 21:7

If our God, whom we serve, can save us from the white-hot furnace and from your hands, O king, may he save us! But even if he will not, …we will not serve your god… Daniel 3:17-18

Eternal God, help me to do what is right and good!

But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Luke 1:29

If I do not perform my Father’s works, do not believe me, but if I perform them, even if you do not believe me, believe the works… John 10:37-38

God, help me to do your works consistently and faithfully.

The chief priests and the Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we going to do? This man is performing many signs…” So from that day on they planned to kill him… Now the Passover of the Jews was near, and many went up from the country to Jerusalem… They looked for Jesus… John 11:47, 53, 55, 56

Beloved God, as Jews celebrate your freeing them from slavery in Egypt, and Christians celebrate Jesus’ death and resurrection, may the world be filled with your love that carries us through all struggle, beyond death to life.

And they all left him and fled. Mark 14:50

Six days before Passover Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. John 12:1

Jesus, open my heart to your presence and power as I journey with you this week.

Though I thought I had toiled in vain, and for nothing, uselessly, spent my strength, Yet my reward is with the LORD, my recompense is with my God. Isaiah 49:4

For the LORD hears the poor, and his own who are in bonds he spurns not. Psalm 69:34

Loving God, you hear the cries of the poor. Help me to be more attentive to those cries and to take loving action on their behalf.

Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and dry them with the towel around his waist. John 13:5

Lord, may I always be grateful!

But he was pierced for our offenses, crushed for our sins. …We had all gone astray like sheep, each following his own way. Isaiah 53:5-6

We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you, for by your holy cross, you have redeemed the world.

They were saying to one another, “Who will roll back the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?” Mark 16:3

Let us then feast with joy in the Lord. 1 Corinthians 5:8 (Alleluia verse)

Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid.” Matthew 28:10

Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for?” John 20:15

Were not our hearts burning within us while he spoke to us on the way and opened the Scriptures to us? Luke 24:32

Holy Spirit, open the Word of God for me so that I may meet Jesus and be changed in the encounter.

…he stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” But they were startled and terrified… Luke 24:36-37

When it was already dawn, Jesus was standing on the shore; but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus. John 21:4

Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature. Mark 16:15