Pray As You Go - Daily Prayer

Wednesday 3 December 2025Today is Wednesday the 3rd of December, the feast of Saint Francis Xavier, in the 1st week of Advent. The Gaudete Ensemble conducted by Eamonn Dougan sing 'Veni Jesu' by Margaret Rizza. As we begin the Advent season of waiting, you might like to begin praying today by repeating the phrase, 'Come, Lord Jesus'. (Lyrics currently unavailable) Today’s reading is from the Gospel of Luke. Luke 10:21-24 At that same hour Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, ‘I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows who the Son is except the Father, or who the Father is except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.’ Then turning to the disciples, Jesus said to them privately, ‘Blessed are the eyes that see what you see! For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, but did not see it, and to hear what you hear, but did not hear it.’ How blessed are we to hear what we have heard! In today’s reading we encounter Jesus rejoicing. Hear him rejoice! How does this make you feel? “No one knows who the Son is except the Father, or who the Father is except the Son – and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him”. Who does the Son choose to reveal the Father to? Why do you think this is cause for rejoicing? “Blessed are the eyes that see what you see.” What might Jesus be wanting you to hear and see in this scripture as you listen again? Luke 10:21-24 At that same hour Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, ‘I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows who the Son is except the Father, or who the Father is except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.’ Then turning to the disciples, Jesus said to them privately, ‘Blessed are the eyes that see what you see! For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, but did not see it, and to hear what you hear, but did not hear it.’ Finally, just reflect back over what you have heard and notice what has emerged during this time of reflection. As Jesus turned to his disciples, turn to God now and share all that you have heard and seen in this time of prayer. O Wisdom Lord and Ruler Root of Jesse Key of David Rising Sun King of the Nations Emmanuel Come, Lord Jesus

Tuesday 2 December 2025Today is Tuesday the 2nd of December, in the 1st week of Advent. The Porter’s Gate sings, ‘Advent Song’. God of wisdom Lord and ruler Root of Jesse King of David Rising sun King of the nations Immanuel Immanuel Immanuel Immanuel Lord Jesus, come Lord Jesus, come Lord Jesus, come Lord Jesus, come Today’s reading is from the Prophet Isaiah. Isaiah 11:1-10 A shoot shall come out from the stock of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. The spirit of the Lord shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord. His delight shall be in the fear of the Lord. He shall not judge by what his eyes see, or decide by what his ears hear; but with righteousness he shall judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of the earth; he shall strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he shall kill the wicked. Righteousness shall be the belt around his waist, and faithfulness the belt around his loins. The wolf shall live with the lamb, the leopard shall lie down with the kid, the calf and the lion and the fatling together, and a little child shall lead them. The cow and the bear shall graze, their young shall lie down together; and the lion shall eat straw like the ox. The nursing child shall play over the hole of the asp, and the weaned child shall put its hand on the adder’s den. They will not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain; for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. On that day the root of Jesse shall stand as a signal to the peoples; the nations shall inquire of him, and his dwelling shall be glorious. This is a lovely reading; just sit with it, mull it over, slowly drink it in. Perhaps you can savour this reading with a few thoughts. This poem is an expression of Israel’s disappointment in their monarchy, and their hopes for a new king, on whom “the Spirit of the Lord shall rest”. What do you think this king might be like? How would it feel to have a king like this? “The wolf shall lie down with the lamb”. What kind of a world does this describe? Can you see it? “The earth will be full of the knowledge of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea”. What might that be like? Does it resemble the world we live in today? Notice what longings may be stirring within you as you listen to the passage read once more. The wolf shall live with the lamb, the leopard shall lie down with the kid, the calf and the lion and the fatling together, and a little child shall lead them. The cow and the bear shall graze, their young shall lie down together; and the lion shall eat straw like the ox. The nursing child shall play over the hole of the asp, and the weaned child shall put its hand on the adder’s den. They will not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain; for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. On that day the root of Jesse shall stand as a signal to the peoples; the nations shall inquire of him, and his dwelling shall be glorious. Finally, reflect on this time of prayerful reflection; what has been stirring inside you? How might you share the hope expressed in this poem? Express this to God in your own words. O Wisdom Lord and Ruler Root of Jesse Key of David Rising Sun King of the Nations Emmanuel Come, Lord Jesus

Monday 1 December 2025Today is Monday the 1st of December, the Feast of Saint Edmund Campion, in the 1st week of Advent. Jon Guerra sings, ‘Take Up Your Cross’. We will reflect on these words of scripture in our time of prayer today. As you use this piece of music to help you pray, perhaps ask Jesus to stay close to you. If anyone would come after me Let him deny himself Take up his cross Follow me If anyone would come after me Let him deny himself Take up his cross Follow me Whoever would save his life Will lose it Whoever loses his life for me Will find it If anyone claims to worship God Let him give all away Take up his cross Follow me Whoever would save his life Will lose it Whoever loses his life for me Will find it What would it profit a man If he gains the whole world And forfeits his soul What would it profit a man at all What would it profit a man If he dies with a barn full of silver and gold What would it profit a man at all If anyone would come after me Let him deny himself Take up his cross Follow me Today’s reading is from the Gospel of Luke. Luke 9:23-26 Then he said to them all, ‘If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will save it. What does it profit them if they gain the whole world, but lose or forfeit themselves? Those who are ashamed of me and of my words, of them the Son of Man will be ashamed when he comes in his glory and the glory of the Father and of the holy angels. In this reading, we encounter Jesus talking to his disciples (who are probably a bit puzzled by it all), about what is likely to happen if they decide to follow him. And it may seem a bit uncomfortable: you are to deny yourself and take up your cross. Consider the challenge of Jesus in this time of prayerful reflection with this reading...To take up your cross probably involves letting go of something. How might Jesus be asking you to “deny yourself” today? What is the value of “gaining the world” compared to this gift of life that Jesus offers? Jesus speaks of people being “ashamed” of the Son of Man. Have you ever felt tempted to be ashamed of Jesus? Have you ever wished to deny him rather than to deny yourself? Reflect on this as you hear the passage again. Luke 9:23-26 Then he said to them all, ‘If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will save it. What does it profit them if they gain the whole world, but lose or forfeit themselves? Those who are ashamed of me and of my words, of them the Son of Man will be ashamed when he comes in his glory and the glory of the Father and of the holy angels. Finally, just look back over this time of prayerful reflection. What might God be asking of you? Can you take up that word of invitation into prayer with Jesus? O Wisdom Lord and Ruler Root of Jesse Key of David Rising Sun King of the Nations Emmanuel Come, Lord Jesus

Sunday 30 November 2025Today is Sunday the 30th of November, the First Sunday of Advent. Welcome to this new season of Advent. Take a moment to arrive. Ask for the grace you need for this time of preparation. Reflect on the ways in which you are longing for Jesus this Advent as you hear Salt of the Sound sing ‘Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus'. Come Thou long expected Jesus Born to set Thy people free From our fears and sins release us Let us find our rest in Thee Israel's strength and consolation Hope of all the earth Thou art Dear desire of every nation Joy of every longing heart Born Thy people to deliver Born a child and yet a King Born to reign in us forever Now Thy gracious Kingdom bring By Thine own eternal Spirit Rule in all our hearts alone By Thine all sufficient merit Raise us to Thy glorious throne Today’s reading is from the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew 24:37-44 For as the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day Noah entered the ark, and they knew nothing until the flood came and swept them all away, so too will be the coming of the Son of Man. Then two will be in the field; one will be taken and one will be left. Two women will be grinding meal together; one will be taken and one will be left. Keep awake therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. But understand this: if the owner of the house had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into. Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour. ‘Keep awake therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming.’ Notice how you respond to these words of Jesus... What does it mean to you to be alert, to stay awake in this context? Perhaps this passage brings up anxieties or fears for you. But can you hear it as a call? As an invitation to be ready? To draw near to the God of love, keeping close as we wait for His return? The fundamental message of Jesus is love. You might be asked to show love to the “unlovely” today. Or to keep loving where that is the most challenging thing to do. Or simply to accept the love of God given to you, warts and all. Listen to the passage again and notice what draws you most. Matthew 24:37-44 For as the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day Noah entered the ark, and they knew nothing until the flood came and swept them all away, so too will be the coming of the Son of Man. Then two will be in the field; one will be taken and one will be left. Two women will be grinding meal together; one will be taken and one will be left. Keep awake therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. But understand this: if the owner of the house had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into. Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour. Speak with God about what is staying with you... perhaps a word or a phrase... maybe it’s your fears, about whatever it is you dread. Be persistent in prayer. Ask God for help as you wrestle with these words of Jesus. It is sometimes in the wrestling that inexplicable peace arrives. O Wisdom Lord and Ruler Root of Jesse Key of David Rising Sun King of the Nations Emmanuel Come, Lord Jesus

Saturday 29 November 2025Welcome to the Saturday Examen. In a number of this week’s readings we met two contrasting - you might even say extreme - examples of people giving to God: the widow giving her all to God financially; and Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, giving their very lives for the sake of their faith in God. As we begin the examen prayer, just be still. Simply bring yourself. Let God look at you with love. You might not be one of the Bible greats. But just tell God what you’re bringing today. There might well be loyalty in there, faithful worship, simply returning each day, quietly to God. You might sense God thanking you for that simple faithfulness. Let God just look at what you don’t particularly want to bring Him, or what you find difficult. Tell Him how you feel. Ask for what you need in order to be generous and brave of heart, to be alert, to stand firm and to recognise the truth. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be World without end Amen

Friday 28 November 2025Today is Friday the 28th of November, in the 34th week of Ordinary Time. The Kyiv Chamber Choir sing In Thy Kingdom from One Thousand Years Of Ukrainian Sacred Music. (Lyrics currently unavailable) Today’s reading is from the Gospel of Luke. Luke 21:29-33 Then [Jesus] told them a parable: ‘Look at the fig tree and all the trees; as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know that summer is already near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. How do you recognise the kingdom of God around you now? Sit with that thought for a moment. Perhaps in the smallest, seemingly most insignificant ways. Look for the signs of God at work in the world. Consider where there have been breakthroughs in history. Where do Christians need to pray more? ‘My words will not pass away.’ How do you feel when you hear these powerful words of Jesus? Listen to the passage again. Let the weight, the magnitude of the words of Jesus hold you fast. Luke 21:29-33 Then [Jesus] told them a parable: ‘Look at the fig tree and all the trees; as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know that summer is already near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. How do you hold on to the fact that we are living ‘in the tension between the times’, as one contemporary theologian puts it? Speak with God about whatever is on your heart. You might want to pray today with a newspaper or news app in your hand. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be World without end Amen

Thursday 27 November 2025Today is Thursday the 27th of November, in the 34th week of Ordinary Time. IAmSon sings, ‘Always With Me’. How does this song speak to you today? I can make through the day When you're with me on the way In my heart and mind you'll stay I can make it through the night When I'm clinging to your light You will make the darkness bright For you are always, always with me For you are always, always with me In the calm and in the storm When it seems I'm all alone It's your hand I find to hold In each hour of unrest When it seems I've nothing left You speak peace in every breath For you are always, always with me For you are always, always with me In the morning, in the evening When I'm waking, when I'm sleeping When I'm arriving, when I'm leaving You will have me in your keeping Even from my mothers womb Never hidden from your view I was always known to you When I fade away in death You will catch my final breath You will take me to my rest For you are always, always with me For you are always, always with me Today’s reading is from the Prophet Daniel. Daniel 6:12-28 Then they approached the king and said concerning the interdict, ‘O king! Did you not sign an interdict, that anyone who prays to anyone, divine or human, within thirty days except to you, O king, shall be thrown into a den of lions?’ The king answered, ‘The thing stands fast, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be revoked.’ Then they responded to the king, ‘Daniel, one of the exiles from Judah, pays no attention to you, O king, or to the interdict you have signed, but he is saying his prayers three times a day.’ When the king heard the charge, he was very much distressed. He was determined to save Daniel, and until the sun went down he made every effort to rescue him. Then the conspirators came to the king and said to him, ‘Know, O king, that it is a law of the Medes and Persians that no interdict or ordinance that the king establishes can be changed.’ Then the king gave the command, and Daniel was brought and thrown into the den of lions. The king said to Daniel, ‘May your God, whom you faithfully serve, deliver you!’ A stone was brought and laid on the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his own signet and with the signet of his lords, so that nothing might be changed concerning Daniel. Then the king went to his palace and spent the night fasting; no food was brought to him, and sleep fled from him. Then, at break of day, the king got up and hurried to the den of lions. When he came near the den where Daniel was, he cried out anxiously to Daniel, ‘O Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God whom you faithfully serve been able to deliver you from the lions?’ Daniel then said to the king, ‘O king, live for ever! My God sent his angel and shut the lions’ mouths so that they would not hurt me, because I was found blameless before him; and also before you, O king, I have done no wrong.’ Then the king was exceedingly glad and commanded that Daniel be taken up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no kind of harm was found on him, because he had trusted in his God. The king gave a command, and those who had accused Daniel were brought and thrown into the den of lions—they, their children, and their wives. Before they reached the bottom of the den the lions overpowered them and broke all their bones in pieces. Then King Darius wrote to all peoples and nations of every language throughout the whole world: ‘May you have abundant prosperity! I make a decree, that in all my royal dominion people should tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: For he is the living God, enduring for ever. His kingdom shall never be destroyed, and his dominion has no end. He delivers and rescues, he works signs and wonders in heaven and on earth; for he has saved Daniel from the power of the lions.’ So this Daniel prospered during the reign of Darius and the reign of Cyrus the Persian. What strikes you most about today’s passage? Perhaps the sheer drama; or the scheming officials who have their comeuppance; or the contrast between the panic-stricken Darius and, what appears to be, the calm composure of Daniel. Sit with the scenes. Observe the power and hierarchy. Smell the fear. Become aware of the person of Daniel: quietly self-disciplined, most likely inwardly very strong. Watch Darius praying and fasting, his emotions swinging this way and that. Take a good look at the animals as they prowl. You could make a parallel between this story and experiences on your own spiritual journey. Perhaps you are being tested in some way. Perhaps even openly challenged. Peter writes in one of his letters to the persecuted church, ‘be alert. Your adversary the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour.’ God might be inviting you to be alert, to stand strong and firm. You might ask someone you trust to pray for you to have strength. Ask God for whatever it is you need in this trying time. You are not alone. Daniel - alert, self-controlled and strong in adversity - prayed three times a day. Might that become your habit too? Why not ask God to show you a new way of praying each day? Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be World without end Amen

Wednesday 26 November 2025Today is Wednesday the 26th of November, the feast of Saint John Berchmans SJ, in the 34th week of Ordinary Time. The Cape Town Camerata sing “Bless the Lord My Soul” from Rachmaninoff’s Vespers. “Bless the Lord, my soul. Lord God, how great you are!” As you begin to pray today, pause and acknowledge the greatness of God, who created you and everything around you, the earth, the moon and the stars, who makes springs gush forth in the valleys and grass grow for the cattle. And place yourself in the hands of that great and wonderful God. Blagoslovi, dushe moya, Gospoda, blagosloven esi, Gospodi. Gospodi Bozhe moy, vozvelichilsya esi zelo. Blagosloven esi, Gospodi. Vo ispovedaniye i v velelepotu obleklsya esi. Blagosloven esi, Gospodi. Na gorakh stanut vody. Divna dela Tvoya, Gospodi. Posrede gor proydut vody. Divna dela Tvoya, Gospodi Vsya premudristiyu sotvoril esi. Slava Ti, Gospodi, sotvorivshemu vsya. Bless the Lord, O my soul, blessed art thou, O Lord. O Lord my God, thou art very great. Thou art clothed with honour and majesty. Blessed art thou, O Lord. The waters stand upon the mountains. Marvellous are thy works, O Lord. In wisdom hast thou made all things. Glory to thee, O Lord, who hast created all. Today’s reading is from the Prophet Daniel. Daniel 3:62-67 Bless the Lord, sun and moon; sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever. Bless the Lord, stars of heaven; sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever. ‘Bless the Lord, all rain and dew; sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever. Bless the Lord, all you winds; sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever. Bless the Lord, fire and heat; sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever. Bless the Lord, winter cold and summer heat; sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever. Today’s reading forms part of a song. It’s the song of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, from deep within the furnace of fire, ordered to be thrown there by King Nebuchadnezzar. Their crime: worshipping God rather than a golden statue. Picture the scene. Let it speak powerfully to you. What is your reaction? Notice that the men include the elements of fire and water in their song of joy and thanksgiving. We read in the same chapter that ‘the angel of the Lord came down into the furnace to be with Abednego and his companions, and drove the fiery flame out of the furnace, and made the inside of the furnace as though a moist wind were whistling through it. The fire did not touch them at all and caused them no pain or distress.’ Consider the great rescue of God in these faithful men’s lives. Listen to the passage again. Where do you long to see God’s rescue today? Daniel 3:62-67 Bless the Lord, sun and moon; sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever. Bless the Lord, stars of heaven; sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever. ‘Bless the Lord, all rain and dew; sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever. Bless the Lord, all you winds; sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever. Bless the Lord, fire and heat; sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever. Bless the Lord, winter cold and summer heat; sing praise to him and highly exalt him for ever. Speak with God, the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. You might want simply to sit in awe. You might bring to God the persecuted church today. Ask for it to be close to your heart in prayer. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be World without end Amen

Tuesday 25 November 2025Today is Tuesday the 25th of November, in the 34th week of Ordinary Time. The monks of the Abbey of Keur Moussa sing, Encore un peu de temps: “In a little while I will make heaven and earth tremble. Then the One desired by all nations will appear. I will fill this temple with glory and to this place I will bring peace.” (Lyrics currently unavailable) Today’s reading is from the Gospel of Luke. Luke 21:5-11 When some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, [Jesus] said, ‘As for these things that you see, the days will come when not one stone will be left upon another; all will be thrown down.’ They asked him, ‘Teacher, when will this be, and what will be the sign that this is about to take place?’ And he said, ‘Beware that you are not led astray; for many will come in my name and say, “I am he!” and, “The time is near!” Do not go after them. ‘When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified; for these things must take place first, but the end will not follow immediately.’ Then he said to them, ‘Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and plagues; and there will be dreadful portents and great signs from heaven.' Consider today the huge symbolism of the temple of God throughout the Scriptures. Recall the significance of the temple of the Old Testament. A place where the presence of God was to be deeply sensed. God’s dwelling place. Recall the holy place, where only the high priest could go to meet with God. Imagine the temple’s destruction. Imagine the breakdown of connection with God. Sense the darkness, the emptiness... Recall the story of salvation. That place where God connected with the whole of humankind, through Jesus. Consider how God connects with us today. What do you want to give thanks for? What emotions might be stirred in you? Listen to the passage again... Luke 21:5-11 When some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, [Jesus] said, ‘As for these things that you see, the days will come when not one stone will be left upon another; all will be thrown down.’ They asked him, ‘Teacher, when will this be, and what will be the sign that this is about to take place?’ And he said, ‘Beware that you are not led astray; for many will come in my name and say, “I am he!” and, “The time is near!” Do not go after them. ‘When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified; for these things must take place first, but the end will not follow immediately.’ Then he said to them, ‘Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and plagues; and there will be dreadful portents and great signs from heaven. How might you meet God right where you are today... God all around? You might want to spend some time simply sitting in a church building. Look at all the symbols that represent God reconnecting with us. Share your thoughts, share your feelings with God. Might you say that God has worked hard to get us back in touch with Him? Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be World without end Amen

Monday 24 November 2025Today is Monday the 24th of November, the Feast of Saint Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions, in the 34th week of Ordinary Time. As you begin this time of prayer, notice how you are... Notice all that is around you... Become aware of Jesus with you, looking upon you with great love... Notice how this feels and how you might like to respond as Salt of the Sound sings, ‘How Great Thou Art’. When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart Then I shall bow in humble adoration And there proclaim: "My God, how great thou art!" Then sings my soul, my Saviour-God, to thee How great thou art! How great thou art! Then sings my soul, my Saviour-God, to thee How great thou art! How great thou art! Today’s reading is from the Gospel of Luke. Luke 21:1-4 [Jesus] looked up and saw rich people putting their gifts into the treasury; he also saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. He said, ‘Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them; for all of them have contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in all she had to live on.’ It’s a familiar passage. But try today to move away from anything too familiar in your imagination. First, watch Jesus observe the scene intently. Listen to his comments. Hear his tone.... How does the woman look? How is she dressed? How does she carry herself? Take in her facial expression. Look at her with new eyes... If you were to have a conversation with the woman, what would you want to ask her? You might want to know her story. You might wish you had her courage. Imagine sharing a meal with her. Have a conversation with one of the rich men. Can you leave judgment aside? What questions would you want to ask him? Listen to the passage again... Luke 21:1-4 [Jesus] looked up and saw rich people putting their gifts into the treasury; he also saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. He said, ‘Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them; for all of them have contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in all she had to live on.’ Now turn to God in prayer. Let him know how the words of Jesus have spoken to you. Give thanks for what you have, however little, however much. Ask for wisdom in stewarding what God has given to you. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be World without end Amen