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Friday 15 February

Today’s reading: Isaiah 58:1-9
“Is not this the sort of fast that pleases me: to break unjust fetters, to undo the thongs of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break all yokes? Is it not sharing your food with the hungry, and sheltering the homeless poor; if you see someone lacking clothes, to clothe him, and not to turn away from your own kin?”

Thursday 21 February

Today’s reading: Matthew 7:7-12
“Is there anyone among you who would hand his son a stone when he asked for bread? Or would hand him a snake when he asked for fish?”

Saturday 2 March

Today’s reading: Psalm 102: 1-4, 9-12 r. 8
“My soul, give thanks to the Lord and never forget all his blessings.”

Wednesday 20 March

Today’s reading: Daniel 3:14-20, 24-25, 28
“Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-Nego replied to King Nebuchadnezzar, ‘Your question needs no answer from us: if our God, the one we serve, is able to save us from the burning fiery furnace and from you power, Your Majesty, he will save us; and even if he does not, then you must know Your Majesty, that we will not serve your god or worship the statue you have set up.’… And they walked in the heart of the flames, praising God and blessing the Lord.”