It Is Well with My Soul: The Sacred Roots Annual 2022-2023

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T he S eason from E aster to P entecost

Doxology (and/or closing song) Praise God fromwhom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. D eparting to S erve Benediction

God of Thomas the Twin, Lord who has mercy on those whose doubt and disbelief cause them to not trust you, have mercy on us, and heal us from our common tendency to forget your word and promise. Open our eyes to see you as you truly are: the Lord and King, whose Spirit has raised to new life Jesus of Nazareth, and who now desires us to believe even in the face of our own doubts. To you be all glory and honor, in your name, amen. Affirmation for the Day Sunday: On the evening of the first day of the week , the risen Jesus appeared to his disciples. Monday: Jesus appeared to his disciples, showing them his hands and his side. Tuesday: As the Father sent Jesus into the world, so he has sent us into the world. Wednesday: Faith clings to the promise of God, not to our own strength and wisdom. Thursday: On seeing the risen Jesus face to face, Thomas affirmed him as both Lord and God. Friday: Jesus said blessed are those who believe, even though they have not seen. Saturday: The apostles wrote the happenings in the Gospels that readers might believe in Jesus as Son of God.