Vespers - 4 October 2020
For husbands and wives, we pray. May the husbands recall and focus on living with their wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with them of the grace of life, and that their prayers may not be hindered (1 Peter 3:7). Also, that the wives would be subject to their husbands (and may we men be worth it!) with respect and pure conduct, clothed with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit (1 Peter 3:1-6). Reclaim those marriages where the fault lines are beginning to form under the various loads and strains (…). O Lord, hear our prayer. For heath and recovery, we pray. Almighty God, who judges the world with righteousness and the peoples with equity, look upon your servants (Mr. Trump, his wife, and others…). Lift up their hearts, sustain their healing, give rest and refreshment to them body and soul, and grant them a speedy recovery. And during this time, as they feel the aches and discomfort, may they ...