Lectionary for Pentecost 17 God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 Collect. Faithful God, have mercy on us your unworthy servants, and increase our faith; that, trusting your power to work in us and through us, we mayContinue reading “Lectionary for Pentecost 17”
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Lectionary for Pentecost 16
Lectionary for Pentecost 16 There is great gain in godliness combined with contentment; for just as we brought nothing into the world, we can take nothing out of it. 1 Timothy 6:6-7 Collect. Father, you graciously strengthen and replenish all who wait upon you. Grant us your Holy Spirit, that, by gladly serving others, weContinue reading “Lectionary for Pentecost 16”
Lectionary for Pentecost 15
Lectionary for Pentecost 15 Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name; deliver us, and forgive our sins,for your name’s sake. Psalm 79:9 Collect. Almighty God; Without your aid we are not able to please you. Mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule ourContinue reading “Lectionary for Pentecost 15”
Lectionary for Pentecost 14
Lectionary for Pentecost 14 The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. 1 Timothy 1:15 Collect. Gracious Father, by whose mercy we are redeemed and made worthy: grant us ever to remember that our righteousness consists not in ourselves but in the merits ofContinue reading “Lectionary for Pentecost 14”
Lectionary for Pentecost 13
Lectionary reading for Pentecost 13 O Lord, you have searched me and known me. You know when I sit down and when I rise up; even before a word is on my tongue, O Lord, you know it completely. Psalm 139:1-2, 4 Collect. Lord of the ages, you have called your Church to keep watchContinue reading “Lectionary for Pentecost 13”
Lectionary for Pentecost 12
Lectionary reading for Pentecost 12 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today, and for ever. Hebrews 13:8 Collect. O God, you call the poor and the sinful to take their place in the festive assembly of the new covenant. May your Church always honour the presence of the Lord in the humble andContinue reading “Lectionary for Pentecost 12”
Lectionary for Pentecost 11
Lectionary reading for Pentecost 11 You, O Lord, are my hope, my trust from childhood. Upon you I have leaned from birth; it was you who brought me from my mother’s womb. Psalm 71:5-6 Collect. Lord God, you know us to be set in the midst of so many great dangers that by reason ofContinue reading “Lectionary for Pentecost 11”
Lectionary for Pentecost 10
Lectionary reading for Pentecost 10 Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. Hebrews 12:1-2 Collect.Continue reading “Lectionary for Pentecost 10”
Lectionary for Pentecost 9
Lectionary for Pentecost 9 The mighty one, God the Lord, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting. The heavens proclaim God’s justice, for God himself is judge. Psalm 50:1, 6 Collect. Kindle in our hearts, O Father, the same faith that impelled Abraham to go forth from hisContinue reading “Lectionary for Pentecost 9”
Lectionary Reading for Pentecost 8
Lectionary for Pentecost 8 Jesus says: ‘Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; for life does not consist in abundant possessions.’ Luke 12:15 Collect. Father, you call your children to walk in the light of Christ. Free us from darkness, that we may be illumined by the radiance of your truth;Continue reading “Lectionary Reading for Pentecost 8”
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