Category Archives: Bible Notes, Pentecost

 Lectionary for Pentecost 24 Sentence: Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labour in vain. Unless the Lord guards the city, the guard keeps watch in vain.     Psalm 127:1 Collect O God, Father of the widow and the orphan, welcoming refuge for strangers, and justice for the oppressed: uphold the hope of the poorContinue reading “Lectionary for Pentecost 24”

Lectionary for Pentecost 23 Alleluia! I will praise the Lord as long as I live. The Lord sets the prisoner free, raises those who are bowed down, and protects the stranger in the land. Psalm 146:1-2, 7, 8, 9 Collect. Let us pray (to be faithful stewards of God’s gifts): Almighty Father, whose hand isContinue reading “Lectionary for Pentecost 23”

Lectionary for Pentecost 22 I sought the Lord, and he answered me, and freed me from all my fears. O taste and see that the Lord is good; happy are they who take refuge in him.       Psalm 34:4, 8 Collect. O God, light to the blind and joy to the troubled, in your only-begottenContinue reading “Lectionary for Pentecost 22”

Lectionary for Pentecost 21 The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many. Mark 10:45 Collect. God our Father, you have revealed your love for us in the cross of Christ.  Grant us grace to take up our cross each day, that, inContinue reading “Lectionary for Pentecost 21”

Lectionary for Pentecost 20 The word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 Collect. Your word, O God, cuts through our pretence; we are unable to hide from you. Guide us to know our secret faults, strengthenContinue reading “Lectionary for Pentecost 20”

Lectionary for Pentecost 18 Our help is in the name of the Lord, maker of heaven and earth.      Psalm 124:8 Prayer. Almighty and most gracious God, in your mercy we wait on you; we wait for health and strength and for that living breath, that gives us life. We wait for your forgiveness, for wellContinue reading “Lectionary for Pentecost 18”

Lectionary for Pentecost 17 Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of scoffers; but their delight is in the law of the Lord.                    Psalm 1:1-2 Collect. You show us a child, Jesus, to show us how toContinue reading “Lectionary for Pentecost 17”

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 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”