Lectionary for Lent 2 God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. John 3:17 Collect. O God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, you called our ancestors to a journey of faith; and in your Son, lifted up on theContinue reading “Lectionary for Lent 2”
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Lectionary for Lent 1
Lectionary for Lent 1 A Happy are the forgiven, whose sin is blotted out; let all who are faithful offer prayer to God. Psalm 32:1, 6 Collect. Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, asContinue reading “Lectionary for Lent 1”
Lectionary for the Transfiguration
Lectionary for the Transfiguration Jesus was transfigured before them, and a voice called from the cloud: ‘This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him!’ Matthew 17:2, 5 Collect. O God, who before the passion of your only-begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to usContinue reading “Lectionary for the Transfiguration”
Lectionary for Epiphany 6
Lectionary for Epiphany 6 Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord. Happy are those who observe God’s decrees, and seek God with their whole heart. Psalm 119:1-2 Collect. Let us pray (that everything we do will be guided by God’s law of love): God our Father,Continue reading “Lectionary for Epiphany 6”
Lectionary for Epiphany 5
Lectionary for Epiphany 5 Jesus said: ‘You are light for the world. Let your light shine before others so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.’ Matthew 5:14, 16 Collect. O God, who in the folly of the cross reveals how great is the distance between yourContinue reading “Lectionary for Epiphany 5”
Lectionary for Epiphany 4
Lectionary for Epiphany 4 God has shown us what is good: to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with our God. Micah 6:8 Collect. Father in heaven, from the days of Abraham and Moses until this gathering of your Church in prayer, you have formed a people in the image of yourContinue reading “Lectionary for Epiphany 4”
Lectionary for Epiphany 3
Lectionary for Epiphany 3 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; what should I dread? Psalm 27:1 Collect. O loving God, you are the light of the minds that know you, the life of the souls that love you, and theContinue reading “Lectionary for Epiphany 3”
Lectionary for Epiphany 2
Lectionary for Epiphany 2 God says, ‘I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth’. Isaiah 49:6 Collect. Heavenly Father, you have called us to serve you in the world. Bend our hearts to your will, that we may gladly follow Christ,Continue reading “Lectionary for Epiphany 2”
Lectionary for Epiphany 1
Lectionary for Epiphany 1 (The Baptism of the Lord) When Jesus was baptised, the heavens were opened to him and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove; and a voice from heaven said: ‘This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.’ Matthew 3:16-17 Collect. Almighty, eternal God, whenContinue reading “Lectionary for Epiphany 1”
Lectionary for New Year
Lectionary for New Year. Praise God from the heavens, and in the heights! Young men and women alike, old and young together – let them praise the name of God! Psalm 148:1, 12-13 Collect. Let us pray (for peace in our families): Father, help us to live as the holy family, united in respectContinue reading “Lectionary for New Year”
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