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PRAY NOW: TODAY'S PRAYER
Mary, Mother of Jesus
And Mary said, 'My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour,
for he has looked with favour on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on, all
generations will call me blessed; for the Mighty One has done great things for me and
holy is his name.'
Luke 1:46-9
Prayer
It was that first word,
whispered in dim dream
yet as clear as a star defiant against dark,
that beckoned me on this journey, Lord.
And like Mary, I was no longer a child.
It was the strange comfort
of that stirring deep inside,
unfamiliar yet easy as an old friend,
that set me on the road, Lord.
And, like Mary, I was partner and protector.
It was the pain of deliverance,
as hopes and fears burst free,
that left space for love's ache to linger
and lead the way, Lord.
And, like Mary, I learned the value of loss.
It was the touch of the divine,
fresh and free from dirt and despair,
that soothed faith's ragged edges
as it surrendered to you, Lord.
And, like Mary, my part was plain.
Still my soul resists, my spirit struggles,
and my journey is one of joy and jarring.
As I voyage with you before, within, beside, beyond,
may I come to sing Mary's song, Lord,
and know the holiness of my humanity.
Readings
Isaiah 7:14 Isaiah prophesies Jesus' birth
Matthew 12:46–50 Who is my mother?
Luke 1:38 Mary's obedience
John 19: 26–7 'Woman, here is your son'
Prayer activity
Think of someone who has been like a mother to you and why. Give thanks for
that person and for the ways in which they have mothered you.
Prayer for the Church
Remembering the variety of setting of the Christian Church in our land - rural and
remote - city centre - priority area - town or village and their differing needs
especially the Priorities Areas ministry team, the Scottish Churches Rural Strategy
group, work in Parish grouping and of Presbytery planning teams.
Blessing
Love has made us
Love has shaped us
Love has shown us the way.
May we go from here
Knowing we are held for eternity
By a love like no other
To share love with one another
In Jesus' name. AMEN.
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