Jesus began to weep. - John 11:35 (NRSV)

When we said goodbye to my sister at the airport, we had no idea the difficulties she would face. She was young and had chosen a medical course at a boarding school. And it is never easy to live far from family and friends.

She often called our mother to...

Today's Prayer
Dear God, thank you for listening to our prayers in times of difficulty. In your Son’s name we pray. Amen.

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Today's Reading
Psalm 126:1-6

Thought for the Day

Prayer can lighten my burdens and bring me peace.

Prayer Focus

Young people far from home


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