23Furthermore, the former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office; 24but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever. 25Consequently he is able for all time to save those who approach God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.
26For it was fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, blameless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. 27Unlike the other high priests, he has no need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for those of the people; this he did once for all when he offered himself. 28For the law appoints as high priests those who are subject to weakness, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect forever.
- Light a candle to remember Christ’s presence with you.
- Sit five to fifteen minutes in silent meditation paying close attention to the deep breath.
- Open yourself to the one who intercedes for you.
- Pour out your heart to Christ.
- Christ will hold you in loving care.
- Pour out your sufferings to Christ.
- Christ suffers for you.
- Pour out your brokenness to Christ.
- The Redeeming One shall lead you to healing and wholeness.
- What is Christ’s message for you?
- Give thanks to God for this time in prayer and for any new insights you have received.
- Share as you feel led in the reply box below.
Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday, October 21, 2012, the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B
Job 42:1-6, 10-17
Psalm 34:108 (19-22)
Hebrews 7:23-28
Mark 10:46-52
If you use these prayers in other groups, please give credit to author. Permission to use in not-for-profit settings The Rev. Lil Smith, M.Div., DASD