Novel & Cerita Secular Daily Readings

She doesn’t really care; she’d just wash it off if it gets too messy. The vicar comes back to the lectern, there are some Bible passages, and a closing prayer, “Almighty God, Father of mercies and giver of comfort: Deal graciously, we pray, with all who mourn; that, casting all their care on you, they may know the consolation of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.” The assembled people all mutter an ‘Amen’. And people begin shuffling to the door. Some people would be heading straight back home, but others would be making their way to Benny’s for the wake.

Moments that the zealot could not deal with. "You are wise," Drake could remember his father saying to the religious man with clear adulteration. "But you are not wiser than the man who wrote the book you read every day of your blessed life. I shit you not that you are not wiser than the man who counted the first, second and third creation days despite the absence of the sun and moon. Like, who the hell says day one, day two and day three when there is no sun or moon to differentiate? Like, who the hell writes about the creation of light before the creation of the sun?" The religious man did not answer.

“I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son Our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into Hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into Heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, they will be done

Invocation "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to celebrate the holy matrimony between Sylvester and Camila.Friends and relatives, we have come here today at the invitation of Sylvester and Camila to share in the joy of their wedding. This outward celebration that we shall see and hear, I believe, is an expression of the inner love and devotion they have in their hearts toward one another. I believe marriage is of God, Camila and Sylvester come today desiring to be united in this sacred relationship of marriage.Today, we celebrate the eternal love these two share for one another and their families. Now, let us join in prayer." Prayer Heavenly father, thank you for joining us together

'I-I didn't pray to God for this! Noticing the faint grimace on Julien's face and realizing that if she didn't control the situation well, Harrison might start suspecting something, Helena immediately adopted a serious tone and said, "Sir, don't be too surprised. Remember, in Matthew 7:7: 'Ask, and it shall be given to you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.' This is the grace God gives to His believers!" She continued, "Even during the most difficult times in my life, I persisted in praying to God every day, and I used this scripture to encourage myself, reminding myself that God will never abandon me!"

(edited) Rev. Lance: Who presents Kimberly to Nathan to be married? Kimberly's mother: I do. Rev. Lance: Who presents Nathan to Kimberly to be married? Nathan's parents: We do. The lighting of the Unity Candle with Archie and Ashley... First Reading Paul's Letter to the Romans 12:9-18.... (omitted) Responsorial Psalm 71st Psalm..... (omitted) Second Reading First Letter of John 4: 7-12..... (omitted)

I get up from the bed and change into my pajamas. "Our father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done. On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day, our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory for ever and ever, amen." I stand up and enter into the sheets with the thought of getting as much sleep as possible but something feels different. Like I'm missing something.

With a sideways glance, I nod and say nothing, just plop myself down into prayer. Once he’s robed, Father Kilroy lights the incense and takes up the holy water and in that concurrently comforting and menacing voice of his rattles off the Lord’s Prayer. “Our Father who art in Heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Amen.” “Amen,” is echoed immediately by Father Brennan, my father and Bill Gregor, and all the while, Father Kilroy’s been sprinkling the house with holy water and

he says. I blink. “Read?” He nods toward the open Bible on the lectern. “Psalm 51. The Miserere. Aloud.” I hesitate only a second, then cross to the lectern. My fingers tremble as I turn the pages. The text swims for a moment before steadying. “Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love…” My voice is soft, unsteady at first. I feel him behind me—close now, just at my shoulder. Not touching, but near enough that the air between us hums.

For this is the day that our Lord has made, Let us rejoice and be glad in it, This is the day; this is the day that our Lord has made. Amen”