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Lectionary for Pentecost 16

Lectionary for Pentecost 16 Jesus said, ‘If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.’ Mark 8:34 Collect. Let us pray (for the peace which is born of faith and hope):Father in heaven, Creator of all, look down upon your people in their moments ofContinue reading “Lectionary for Pentecost 16”

Lectionary for Pentecost 15

Lectionary for Pentecost 15 What good is it if we say we have faith but do not have works? Faith without works is dead. James 2:14, 17 Collect. Let us pray (to our just and merciful God): Lord our God, in you mercy and justice meet. With unparalleled love you have saved us from deathContinue reading “Lectionary for Pentecost 15”

Lectionary for Pentecost 14

Lectionary for Pentecost 14 Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, comes down from the Father of lights, who gave us birth by the word of truth. James 1:17, 18 Collect. Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and constantly give more than either weContinue reading “Lectionary for Pentecost 14”

Lectionary for Pentecost 13

Lectionary for Pentecost 13 Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and know that you are the Holy One of God. John 6:68-69 Collect. Let us pray (that our minds may be fixed on eternal truth): Lord our God, all truth is fromContinue reading “Lectionary for Pentecost 13”

Lectionary for Pentecost 11

Lectionary for Pentecost 11 (someone said they had missed seeing Pentecost 11, probably because I forgot to post it! Dear Me!) Jesus says: ‘I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live for ever.’ John 6:51 Reading. 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33. The biblical story does notContinue reading “Lectionary for Pentecost 11”

Lectionary for Pentecost 12

Lectionary for Pentecost 12 Jesus said:‘My flesh is true food and my blood is true drink. Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them.’ John 6:55-56 Collect for Sunday. Almighty and ever-living God, you have given great and precious promises to those who believe. Grant usContinue reading “Lectionary for Pentecost 12”

Lectionary for Pentecost 10

Lectionary for Pentecost 10 Jesus says: ‘I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never thirst. John 6:35 Reading. 2 Samuel 11:26 to 12:13a. Our reading for today concludes the sorry saga of David’s fall. ( 1 Kings 15:5 notes that this wasContinue reading “Lectionary for Pentecost 10”

Lectionary for Pentecost 9

Lectionary for Pentecost 9 (17) Be glad and rejoice in the Lord; shout for joy, all who are true of heart. Psalm 32:11 Reading. 2 Samuel 11:1-15 This unedifying story about David reminds us that the bible describes its major players as they really are: the opening sentence sets the scene for what willContinue reading “Lectionary for Pentecost 9”

Lectionary for Pentecost 8

Lectionary for Pentecost 8 We are no longer strangers and aliens, but citizens with the saints and also members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus as the cornerstone. Ephesians 2:19-20 Reading. 2 Samuel 7:1-14a Lectionary readings are often interesting for the things they doContinue reading “Lectionary for Pentecost 8”

Lectionary for Pentecost 7

Lectionary readings for Pentecost 7 The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it. Psalm 24:1 Reading. 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19. The normal human reaction to the death of Uzziah is to feel that a great injustice has been done. Surely his intention was simplyContinue reading “Lectionary for Pentecost 7”