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Advent 4 Part 2

Lectionary Reading   Advent 4 Part 2 An Advent Prayer; Eternal God: through long generations you prepared a way in our world for the coming of your Son, and by your Spirit you are still bringing the light of the gospel to lives in need of hope. Renew us, so that we may welcome Jesus ChristContinue reading “Advent 4 Part 2”

Lectionary Reading Advent 4

Lectionary Reading   Advent 4 I will sing of your steadfast love, O Lord, all my days; with my mouth I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations.        Psalm 89:1 Reading. 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16. King David had set up his palace in Jerusalem and David’s inclination was that the Ark of the Covenant needed toContinue reading “Lectionary Reading Advent 4”

Advent 3 Part 2

Lectionary Reading  Advent 3  Part 2 An Advent Prayer: Almighty God: you have made us and all things to serve you; May the world be made ready for your rule. Come quickly Lord to save us, so that violence and crying may end, and your children live in peace, honouring each other with justice andContinue reading “Advent 3 Part 2”

Lectionary Reading Advent 3

Lectionary  Reading  Advent 3 My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour. The Mighty One has done great things for me; holy is your name, O God. Luke 1:47, 49 Reading.   Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11. As we read these words from the prophet Isaiah it is easy for us to recallContinue reading “Lectionary Reading Advent 3”

Advent 2 Part 2

Lectionary Reading         Part 2        Advent 2 An Advent Prayer: God of the prophets: on the banks of the Jordan River you sent a messenger to prepare people’s hearts for the coming of your Son. Help us to hear the good news that can change our minds in order to repent, and be ready to welcomeContinue reading “Advent 2 Part 2”

Lectionary Reading Advent 2

Lectionary Reading   Advent 2 The glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken. Isaiah 40:5 Reading. Isaiah 40:1-11 Here is a gentle voice of comfort to a nation in ruins. Israel had a law of Jubilees, that every 50 years thereContinue reading “Lectionary Reading Advent 2”

Advent 1 Part 2

Lectionary Reading     Pt 2     Advent 1 Reading. 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 Grace is not a thing, it is essentially the way that God forms a personal relationship with humanity. In this relationship God makes the first approach and comes to us with kindness and concern. It is grace that gives each one of us confidence toContinue reading “Advent 1 Part 2”