Isaiah 49: 1-3 and 5-6

Listen to me, you islands;
Hear this, you distant nations:
Before I was born the Lord called me;
From my birth he has made mention of my name.
He made my mouth like a sharpened sword,
In the shadow of his hand he hid me.
He made me into a polished arrow
And concealed me in his quiver.
He said to me, “You are my servant,
Israel in whom I will display my splendor.

And now the Lord says—
He who formed me in the womb to be his servant
To bring Jacob back to Him
And gather Israel to Himself,
For I am honored in the eyes of the Lord
And my God has been my strength—
He says:
It is too small a thing for you to be my servant
To restore the tribes of Jacob and bring back those of Israel I have kept.
I will also make you a light for the Gentiles,
That you may bring my salvation to the ends of the earth.

Lord, thank You for your calling to Fr. Shaw, Mother Julie, and Lydia Mudge. Thank You that You have sharpened their mouths with Your Word, sharp like a sword. Thank You that you have inspired them to proclaim your goodness and deliver your message like a polished arrow. Thank You that You are their strength and that Your Son, Jesus, will shine through them, lights for the Gentiles. Thank You for Your Holy Spirit in them, guiding them every step of the way as they bring your salvation to Peru. We pray in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.