Word for Friday August 18.

“And I sent the hornet before you, which drove them out before
you . . . it was not by your sword or by your bow. I gave you a land on which you had not
labored, and cities which you had not built, and you dwell therein; you eat the fruit of vineyards
and olive yards which you did not plant.” Joshua 24:12-13. St. JoseMaria Escriva said, “So your
strength is failing you? Why don’t you tell your Mother about it? Mother! Call with a loud voice.
She is listening, she sees you in danger…she offers you the grace of her Son, and the refuge of
her arms.” Let us pray, Loving Father, as the children of Israel sang the litany of all the marvels
You worked for them; let us see them in our own homes and streets. May Your powerful hand
come to bear on all that militates against Your people that we may ever sing of Your abiding
providence. Amen. “Let your light shine!!” Be blessed. Amen. Larry.