Jun 19: God’s Care for Us

Giotto di Bondone (?): St. Francis Preaching to the Birds
Upper Church, Basilica di San Francesco, Assisi, 1297-99

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Gospel: Mt 10:26-33

“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. And even the hairs of your head are all counted. So do not be afraid; you are of more value than many sparrows (NRSV, Mt 10:29-31).”

Father, you care with infinite concern for all of your creation and through your Word you are with us always. In every situation you offer us your life and power always to transform the moment for what might seem defeat into victory. No matter how we may turn away from you in sin, forgiveness and new life are always offered to us.

Father, may we never forget or ignore your loving concern. May we extend your care to all others around us that your love may be manifest to our sisters and brothers through us.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.