Hope Lives in the Community of Prayer

Today’s Reflection

In Latin America, the invitation to pray to God for restoration is an act of collective hope. The hope lies in the path of liberation for all those who are poor, lonely, disrespected, destroyed, misunderstood, put down, killed.

—Cláudio Carvalhaes, Light from Afar: An Advent Devotional from Around the World (Upper Room Books, 2023)

Today’s Question

Do you pray with and for others? What kind of liberation are you praying for? Join the conversation.

Today’s Scripture

Restore us, O God;let your face shine, that we may be saved.

—Psalm 80:3 (NRSVUE)

Prayer for the Week

God, you are the light within us. Shine brightly so that the darkness is overcome and peace and justice will reign on earth as they do in heaven. Amen.