Bartolome de Las Casas


Eternal God, we give you thanks for the witness of Bartolomé de las Casas, whose deep love for your people caused him to refuse absolution to those who would not free their Indian slaves. Help us, inspired by his example, to work and pray for the freeing of all enslaved people of our world, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Book of Common Prayer

9 He who planted the ear, does he not hear?
   He who formed the eye, does he not see?
10 He who disciplines the nations, does he not rebuke?
     He who teaches man knowledge—
11 the LORD—knows the thoughts of man,
     that they are but a breath.
12 Blessed is the man whom you discipline, O LORD,
     and whom you teach out of your law,
13 to give him rest from days of trouble,
     until a pit is dug for the wicked.
14 For the LORD will not forsake his people;
      he will not abandon his heritage;
15 for justice will return to the righteous,
     and all the upright in heart will follow it.
Psalm 94 – English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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1 Samuel 25:1-22 - Acts 14:1-18 - Mark 4:21-34