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Lectionary for Advent 3.  This will be the last Lectionary reading until February next year. Happy Christmas to  regular readers and to those who drop in occasionally.  May your Christmas be blessed as we celebrate together. My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour. The Mighty One has done greatContinue reading “Lectionary for Advent 3”

Lectionary for Advent 1 Restore to us, O God, the light of your face, that we may be saved.         Psalm 80:3 Collect. Almighty God, you have promised to make all things new.  Graciously enable us to prepare for the coming of Christ your Son, that he may find us waiting eagerly in joyful prayer. HeContinue reading “Lectionary for Advent 1”

Lectionary for Sunday 34 Christ the King When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the royal throne, and say to those at his right hand: ‘Come, you have my Father’s blessing; inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of theContinue reading “Lectionary for Sunday 34”

Lectionary for Sunday 33 Let us put on the breastplate of faith and love, and the hope of salvation for a helmet. For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.     1 Thessalonians 5:8-9 Collect. Lord God, so rule and govern our hearts and minds by yourContinue reading “Lectionary for Sunday 33”

Lectionary for Sunday 32 Watch, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. Therefore be ready.   Matthew 24:42, 44 Collect. O God, whose blessed Son came into the world that he might destroy the works of the devil and make us children of God and heirs of eternal life: grant that,Continue reading “Lectionary for Sunday 32”

Lectionary for Sunday 31 Jesus said: ‘The greatest among you will be your servant. All who exalt themselves will be humbled, and all who humble themselves  will be exalted.’   Matthew 23:11-12 Collect.  Almighty Father, you are both just and rich in mercy. So protect us from the distortions of pride, that, being made awareContinue reading “Lectionary for Sunday 31.”

Lectionary for Sunday 30 Lord, you have been our refuge from generation to generation. Before the mountains were brought forth, or the earth was born, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. Psalm 90:1-2 Collect. Lord, you have taught us through your Son that love is the fulfilling of the law. Send your Holy SpiritContinue reading “Lectionary for Sunday 30”

Lectionary for Sunday 29 Exalt the Lord our God; worship at his footstool. Holy is God! Psalm 99:5 Collect. Let us pray (to the Lord who bends close to hear our prayer): Lord our God, Father of all, you guard us under the shadow of your wings and search into the depths of our hearts.Continue reading “Lectionary for Sunday 29”

Lectionary for Sunday 28 Rejoice in the Lord always; the Lord is near.    Philippians 4:4, 5 Collect. Let us pray (that God will help us to love one another): Lord, our help and our guide, make your love the fountain of our lives. May our love for you express itself in our eagerness toContinue reading “Lectionary for Sunday 28”