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Lectionary for Epiphany 4

Lectionary for Epiphany 4 If I do all things, but do not have love, I am nothing. 1 Corinthians 13:1, 2 Collect. Living God, in Christ you make all things new. Transform the poverty of our nature by the riches of your grace, and in the renewal of our lives make known your glory;Continue reading “Lectionary for Epiphany 4”

Lectionary for Epiphany 3

Lectionary for Epiphany 3 The Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor and to proclaim release to the captives. Luke 4:18 Collect. Father, you have sent your Anointed One as king and prophet to announce to the poor the glad tidings of your reign. Grant that his words may this dayContinue reading “Lectionary for Epiphany 3”

Lectionary for Epiphany 2

Lectionary for Epiphany 2 Jesus revealed his glory, and his disciples believed in him. John 2:11 Collect. Let us pray (for grace to be true to our calling): Almighty God, by whose grace alone we are accepted and called to your service: strengthen us by your Holy Spirit, and make us worthy of our calling;Continue reading “Lectionary for Epiphany 2”

Lectionary for Epiphany.

Lectionary for Epiphany. When Jesus was born in Bethlehem, wise men came from the East, saying: ‘Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the East, and have come to worship him.’ Matthew 2:1-2 Collect. Almighty God, your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ isContinue reading “Lectionary for Epiphany.”

Lectionary for Christmas 2

Lectionary for Christmas 2 To all who received him, who believed in his name, Christ gave power to become children of God. John 1:12 Collect. Almighty God, you have filled us with the new light of the Word who became flesh and lived among us. Let the light of faith shine in all that weContinue reading “Lectionary for Christmas 2”

Lectionary for Christmas Day

Lectionary for Christmas Day. I bring you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:10-11 Collect. Almighty God and Father of light, a Child is born for us and a Son is givenContinue reading “Lectionary for Christmas Day”

Lectionary for Advent 4

Lectionary for Advent 4 Turn to me and be saved, all the ends of the earth! For I am God, and there is no other. Isaiah 45:22 Collect. Let us pray (as Advent draws to a close for the faith that opens our lives to the Spirit of God): Father, all-powerful God, your eternal WordContinue reading “Lectionary for Advent 4”

Lectionary for Advent 3

Lectionary for Advent 3 Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known God’s deeds among the nations; proclaim that his name is exalted. Isaiah 12:4 Collect. O God, the fountain of all life and joy, renew us by the power of your Holy Spirit, that we may joyfully run in the wayContinue reading “Lectionary for Advent 3”

Lectionary for Advent 2.

Lectionary for Advent 2 By the tender mercy of our God the dayspring from on high will break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet in the way of peace. Luke 1:78-79 Collect. Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophetsContinue reading “Lectionary for Advent 2.”

Lectionary for Advent 1

Lectionary for Advent 1 They will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near. Luke 21:27-28 Collect: Father, God of all holiness, whose promises stand unshaken through all generations:Continue reading “Lectionary for Advent 1”