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Today's Suggested Prayer and Reading

Antiphon:

O look at me and be merciful, for I am wretched and alone.
See my hardship and my poverty, and pardon all my sins.

Suggested Reading for Today:

Wisdom 5:1-15
(Pause for a moment or two for reflection).

Closing Prayer:

Father,
your love never fails.
Hear our call.
Keep us from danger
and provide for all our needs.
Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit
one God for ever and ever.
Amen.