A Reflection for Friday, December 19 by Jeanne Barnes Lectionary reading for 12/19/2025: Psalm 80:1-7,17-19; 2Samuel 7:18-22; Galatians 1:1-7 ; Selected passage for reflection: Psalm 80:1-7,17-19 (NRSV) Read Psalm 80:1-7,17-19 (NRSV) Give ear, O shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock! You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh. Stir up your might and come to save us! Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that

We read about the Israelites and convince ourselves that we don’t exploit the poor.  We give generously to all the causes that flood our...