God of mercy and compassion, you sent food to strengthen the prophet Elijah for the journey to the place where he would meet you. You sent bread to strengthen your people in the desert for the journey to the promised land. You send us in Christ the Bread of Life to strengthen us for our journey on the road of discipleship. Sustain us in courage, faith, and hope, that we may one day see you face to face, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen
Prayer from Magnificat, American edition, Morning Prayer, 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 8, 2021
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