Reflection

Among the rich traditions of our Episcopal Church is the Daily Office, prayers and scripture for family and personal devotions. In The Book of Common Prayer, beginning on page 934, readings from scripture are set out for every day of the week, in a two year cycle. The pamphlet Day by Day lists the scripture for each day with a short (about 150 words) reflection.

From today’s scripture readings, the words and phrases that have leapt to greet me ….

Leviticus: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”

1st Thessalonians: “Admonish the idlers, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak.”

Matthew: “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

And so the day begins, thanks be to God!

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord!

Josh