“In the day of distress I will call and surely you will reply.” -Psalm 86, Wed., Oct. 8 Morning #Prayer, #Liturgy of Hours. (Photo: Jp Valery, Canada, Unsplash)

“Who has cupped in his hand the waters of the sea, and marked off the heavens with a span?… Who has directed the spirit of the Lord, or has instructed him as his counselor?” -Isaiah 40, Thu., Oct. 9 Morning #Prayer, #Liturgy of Hours. (Photo: Zia Ur Rehman, Unsplash)

Intriguing idea-“reframing resentment!”

“I willingly boast of my weakness, that the power of #Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I am content with weakness … with distress … for when I am #powerless, it is then that I am strong.” -2 Cor. 12, Fri., Oct. 10 MornPryr, LitOfHrs. -Photo: Gift Habeshaw, Ethiopia, Unsplash

Regular bus rider who is always fighting addiction send me an update when I see him walking down the street. Thumbs up for clean, thumbs down for addicted again. Haven’t seen him in a while, today he pulled up next to me in a roofing truck, he honked, got my attention and shot me

“In the tender #compassion of our God the dawn from on high shall break upon us, to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death.” -Luke 1, Sat., Oct. 11 Morning #Prayer, #Liturgy of Hours. (Photo: Michel Stockman, Belgium, Unsplash)

#Peace is unarmed and disarming. It is not deterrence, but fraternity; it is not an ultimatum, but dialogue. Peace will not come as the result of victories over the enemy, but as the fruit of sowing justice and courageous forgiveness.

“Lord, our help and guide, make your #love the foundation of our lives. May our love for you express itself in our eagerness to do good for others.” -Concluding Prayer, Sun., Oct. 12 Morning #Prayer, #Liturgy of Hours. (Photo: Greg Rosenke, Canada, Unsplash)

“Give us #joy to balance our affliction for the years when we knew misfortune.” -Psalm 90, Mon., Oct. 13 Morning #Prayer, #Liturgy of Hours. (Photo: Mick Haupt, Florida, Unsplash)

“He is my stronghold, my #savior my shield, my place of refuge.” -Psalm 144, Tue., Oct. 14 Morning #Prayer, #Liturgy of Hours. (Photo: BBiDDac, Korea, Unsplash)

“My heart is ready, O #God; I will sing, sing your praise. #Awake, my soul.” -Psalm 108, Wed., Oct. 15 Morning #Prayer, #Liturgy of Hours. (Photo: Ihor OINUA, Ukraine, Unsplash)

“Pour out your #love through the Holy Spirit, — heal our hearts, wounded by hatred and jealousy. You are our #life, O Lord.” -Intercessions, Thu., Oct. 16 Morning #Prayer, #Liturgy of Hours. (Photo: Kelly Sikkema, Unsplash)

“Praised be God … the God of all consolation! He comforts us in all our afflictions and thus enables us to comfort those who are in trouble.” -2 Corinthians 1, Fri., Oct. 17 Morning #Prayer, #Liturgy of Hours. (Photo: Ben White, Michigan, Unsplash)

“Saint Luke gave us the #gospel message and proclaimed #Christ as the dawn from on high.” -Antiphon 4, Sat., Oct. 18 Morning #Prayer, #Liturgy of Hours. (Photo: St. Luke, Evangelist, c. 950, Wikimedia Commons)

“The Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” -Antiphon 4, Sun., Oct. 19 Morning #Prayer, #Liturgy of Hours. (Art: Benvenuto Tisi, “Christ Washing the Disciples’ Feet,” c. 1520-25, Wikimedia Commons)

“Father, may everything we do begin with your inspiration and continue with your saving help.” -Concluding Prayer, Mon., Oct. 20 Morning #Prayer, #Liturgy of Hours. (Art: Catherine Kay Greenup, NE England, Unsplash)

This applies to me more than I’d at first think.

“Lord of power and might, cleanse our hearts … and keep our minds from vanity.” -Psalm-prayer, Tue., Oct. 21 Morning #Prayer, #Liturgy of Hours. (Photo: Lina Trochez, Colombia, Unsplash)

“Lord …. Give us true knowledge of your mercy so that we may renounce our pride.” -Psalm-prayer, Wed., Oct. 22 Morning #Prayer, #Liturgy of Hours. (Photo: Leonid Privalov, Unsplash)