Almighty God, whose Son had nowhere to lay his head: Grant that those who live alone may not be lonely in their solitude, but that, following in his steps, they may find fulfillment in loving you and their neighbors; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
— Book of Common Prayer
(Photo: The Rev. Santos Flores on Sunday with the statue of St. Jude he recently installed facing the street outside St. Iglesia Episcopal San Clemente in Huntington Park, where he serves as vicar)