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Christians in Bangladesh celebrate the Easter Vigil.
Tuesday after Ascension
Intention
Today we pray for the grace of renewed hope.
Opening prayer
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful.
And kindle in them the fire of your love.
Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created.
And you will renew the face of the earth.
Scripture
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:13)
Reflection
Surrounded by inequality, racism, poverty, environmental destruction, and the personal challenges each of us face, at times it can be hard to hold onto hope. But we are reminded today to trust in God and to celebrate hope, a hope evoked by the knowledge that God, through the Holy Spirit, is among us.
God has not abandoned the world but continues to be at work for the coming of the Kingdom. And we are invited to be active participants in that work as the Holy Spirit is poured upon us. Today let’s celebrate that we are called not to discouragement and despair but rather, to hope and action.
To ponder today
What signs of hope can I see in the world today?
Prayer
Come Holy Spirit,
blow away division and despair.
Light your flame of courage and hope in us
and warm our hearts with wisdom and love.
Be our Helper, as we seek your ways of justice.
Be our Comforter, as we share your peace with our wounded world.
Be our Advocate, as we call for the fullness of life for all. Amen.
Action
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