Have An Easy Fast
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Monday of this week is Yom Kippur. Yom Kippur is the most sacred Jewish holiday, referred to as the “Sabbath of Sabbaths” .
Throughout the 25-hour holiday, Jews must refrain from eating and drinking; anointing themselves with lotions or perfumes; engaging in marital relations; washing themselves; and wearing leather shoes.
These prohibitions symbolically represent the angels in Heaven, whose purity Jews try to emulate on Yom Kippur.
Most Holy God. I pray for Jewish people everywhere at this time of their collective fast. Make easy their fast and bless them.
I pray that I too, may humble myself before you. I ask to be forgiven and to be reconciled to you. I would pray for my family, for friends. I pray for those who need to sell a house, and those who need a job. I pray there is more than enough food to feed the hungry. I ask that there is love and protection for children everywhere. Thank you for hearing my prayer. Amen
