Albany Intercessor

Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told him all things, both what they had done and what they had taught. (Mark 6:30)
      Holy Spirit, guide us into regular times where we "touch base" with Jesus and have him review our work for him and the kingdom.

And he said to them, "Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while." For there were many coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat. (Mark 6:31)
      Jesus, help us hear and respond to your call to have quiet times apart with you.

So they departed to a deserted place in the boat by themselves. (Mark 6:32)
      Father, help us actually make the effort to spend time alone with Jesus. Bless the Sisters of St. Mary and the Spiritual Life Center -- they provide quiet times and quiet places with Jesus.

"Can a woman forget her nursing child, and not have compassion on the son of her womb? Surely they may forget, yet I will not forget you." (Isaiah 49:15)
      Jesus, thank you that you never forget us, thank you for continually holding us in prayer and interceding for us.


      Jesus, thank you for bearing the cost of our redemption.

A word received: Rest in me -- leave your troubles in my hands.

Thursday: 50; Isaiah 49:13-23; Galatians 3:1-14; Mark 6:30-46
Friday: 40, 54; Isaiah 50:1-11; Galatians 3:15-22; Mark 6:47-56

      Notes from the Front Line

***** If you would like to send help to either the Diocese of Maridi in the Sudan or the Diocese of Jos in Nigeria, make out a check to the "Episcopal Diocese of Albany" and on the memo line indicate the diocese(s) you wish the money to be sent to. You can mail the check to:
      Episcopal Diocese of Albany
      Christ the King Spiritual Life Center
      575 Burton Road
      Greenwich, New York 12834

***** Isaiah 49: 1-3 and 5-6
Listen to me, you islands;
Hear this, you distant nations:
Before I was born the Lord called me;
From my birth he has made mention of my name.
He made my mouth like a sharpened sword,
In the shadow of his hand he hid me.
He made me into a polished arrow

And concealed me in his quiver.
He said to me, "You are my servant,
Israel in whom I will display my splendor."

And now the Lord says--
He who formed me in the womb to be his servant
To bring Jacob back to Him
And gather Israel to Himself,
For I am honored in the eyes of the Lord
And my God has been my strength--
He says:
It is too small a thing for you to be my servant
To restore the tribes of Jacob and bring back those of Israel I have kept.
I will also make you a light for the Gentiles,
That you may bring my salvation to the ends of the earth.

Lord, thank You for your calling to Fr. Shaw, Mother Julie, and Lydia Mudge. Thank You that You have sharpened their mouths with Your Word, sharp like a sword. Thank You that you have inspired them to proclaim your goodness and deliver your message like a polished arrow. Thank You that You are their strength and that Your Son, Jesus, will shine through them, lights for the Gentiles. Thank You for Your Holy Spirit in them, guiding them every step of the way as they bring your salvation to Peru. We pray in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.

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Albany Intercessor