Today’s Reflection
[I’m] crying over the death of another Black teen I saw on the news—this one for playing his music too loudly. . . . I’m trying to remember Jesus—not only as the crucified one but also as the victor over sin and death.
—Osheta Moore, Britney Winn Lee, Rally: Communal Prayers for Lovers of Jesus and Justice (Fresh Air Books, 2020)
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Today’s Question
How does remembering Jesus help you with grief? Join the conversation.
Today’s Scripture
The LORD is a safe place for the oppressed—
a safe place in difficult times.
—Psalm 9:9 (CEB)
Today’s Litany
ONE: Jesus, you can empathize with us as we grieve. You, Lord, have sat
with the trauma of loss. You know the anger, sadness, and confusion that
comes when death visits your loved ones. You know because you wept for
the loss of your friend. Weep with us today, Lord. We trust in you to meet
us in this space. Remind us that we are not alone.
ALL: Come, Lord Jesus, bring us comfort.
ONE: Lord, teach us the power of lament, and give us courage to weep with
those who weep. Surround us and those who have been shaken by tragedy
with love and community. Give us new resolve to love ourselves and
others fully.
ALL: Come, Lord Jesus, bring us connection where this death has brought
senselessness.
—Osheta Moore, Britney Winn Lee, Rally: Communal Prayers for Lovers of Jesus and Justice (Fresh Air Books, 2020)
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Something More
Lectionary Readings
All Saints Day
- Revelation 7:9-17
- Psalm 34:1-10, 22
- 1 John 3:1-3
- Matthew 5:1-12
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