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Lectionary for Lent 3

Lectionary for the 3rd Sunday in Lent. O God, your steadfast love is better than life, so my lips will sing praise to you. I will bless you as long as I live; I will lift up my hands and call on your name. Psalm 63:3-4 Collect. Holy and merciful Father, you never leave yourContinue reading “Lectionary for Lent 3”

Lectionary for Lent 2

Lectionary for the second Sunday in Lent. Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! Psalm 27:14 Collect. Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves. Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that weContinue reading “Lectionary for Lent 2”

Lectionary for Lent 1

Lectionary for the First Sunday in Lent. If the confession ‘Jesus is Lord’ is on your lips, and the faith that God raised him from the dead is in your heart, you will find salvation. Romans 10:9 Collect. Lord our God, listen to the voice of your Church, calling to you from the desertContinue reading “Lectionary for Lent 1”

Lectionary for Transfiguration

Lectionary for the Transfiguration. A cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were terrified as they entered the cloud. From the cloud came a voice that said: ‘This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!’ Luke 9:34-35 Collect. Let us pray (that we may be transfigured into the likeness of Christ): Almighty Father,Continue reading “Lectionary for Transfiguration”

Lectionary for Epiphany 7

Lectionary for Epiphany 7 Jesus says: ‘Love your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate.’ Luke 6:35, 36 Collect. God of compassion, keep before us the love you have revealed in your Son, who prayed even for his enemies; in our words and deeds helpContinue reading “Lectionary for Epiphany 7”

Lectionary for Epiphany 6

Lectionary for Epiphany 6 Blessed are those who trust in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. They shall be like a tree planted by water, sending its roots by the stream; without care in a year of drought, it does not cease to bear fruit. Jeremiah 17:7-8 Collect. Almighty and everliving God, whose SonContinue reading “Lectionary for Epiphany 6”

Lectionary for Epiphany 5

Lectionary for Epiphany 5 Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory. Isaiah 6:3 Collect. Lord of hosts, whose glory fills all heaven and earth: you have entrusted to our unclean lips and fragile hands the mission of proclaiming the gospel. Strengthen us with your Spirit, thatContinue reading “Lectionary for Epiphany 5”

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”