Saturday, September 1 — Psalm 105:1–7
Judges 14,15; Luke 22:1–13
You shall not oppress a resident alien; you know the heart of an alien, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt. Exodus 23:9
Joseph got up, took the child and his mother by night, and went to Egypt. Matthew 2:14
God of the exiles, protect all whose homes are no longer safe. Bestow your care on those who flee danger and oppression. Bless those who reach out to help in faith and love. Hear our prayer of hope for peace. Grant us grace to live in harmony, recognizing ourselves in each other. Amen.