Thursday July 23 Gospel for the Day- We look and do not see. We hear but do not understand.

Daily Dig for July 23 Marian Wright Edelman It is so important not to let ourselves off the hook or to become apathetic or cynical by telling ourselves that nothing works or makes a difference. Every day, light your small candle. The inaction and actions of many human beings over a long time contributed to the crises our children face, and it is the action and struggle of many human beings over time that will solve these crises with God’s help. So every day, light your small candle. Source: Guide My Feet

Daily Prayer for July 23 Christoph Friedrich Blumhardt Salvation is to be found through him alone; in all the world there is no one else whom God has given who can save us. Acts 4:12, TEV Dear Father in heaven,  we thank you that you have revealed to us the name Jesus Christ, the name of your Son, who leads us to you as your children. May your hand be plainly seen over all the suffering and dying people of our time. May your hand soon bring in a new age, a time truly of God and of the Savior, fulfilling what has long been promised. Watch over us this day. Bless us. In suffering, continue to uphold us with your mighty hand. In grief, may your name still be honored. May your kingdom come, breaking into all the evil of the world, and may your will be done on earth as in heaven. Amen.