Just and holy God, who hears the prayers of the righteous, incline our hearts to care for all those you have created, that we would not give in to self-centered desires but be generous to all as you have been generous to us, through Jesus our brother, who gave himself for our sake and now reigns with you and the Holy Spirit in joy and glory forever and ever. Amen.
‘”Why do we fast, but you do not see? Why humble ourselves, but you do not notice?” Look, you serve your own interest on your fast day and oppress all your workers.’ – Isa 58:3