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Lectionary for Sunday 25 Give thanks to the Lord, call on God’s name; make music, sing your praise, tell all that God has done.     Psalm 105:1, 2 Collect. Loving and righteous God, the greatness of your generosity is beyond words to describe; you give equally to the last worker as to the first. ByContinue reading “Lectionary for Sunday 25”

Lectionary for Sunday 24 The Lord is our strength, our song –God has become our salvation.               Exodus 15:2 Collect. O God of justice and love, you pardon us if we pardon our brothers and sisters: Create in us a new heart in the image of your Son, a heart ever greater than any offenceContinue reading “Lectionary for Sunday 24”

Lectionary for Sunday 23 Alleluia! Sing to the Lord a new song, you faithful –praise God in the congregation.      Psalm 149:1 Collect. Let us pray (that we may realise the freedom God has given us in making us sons and daughters): God our Father, you redeem us and make us your children in Christ. LookContinue reading “Lectionary for Sunday 23”

Lectionary for Sunday 22. Jesus said: If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. Matthew 16:24 Collect. Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and to give more than we either desire or deserve. Pour uponContinue reading “Lectionary for Sunday 22”

Lectionary for Sunday 21 Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Psalm 124:8 Collect. O Father, fount of all wisdom, in the humble witness of the apostle Peter you have shown the foundation of our faith. Give to all the light of your Spirit, that, recognising in JesusContinue reading “Lectionary for Sunday 21”

Lectionary for Sunday 20 God our Saviour desires everyone to be saved and come to know the truth. For there is one God and one mediator, Jesus Christ.     1 Timothy 2:4-5 Collect. Let us pray (that all races and creeds may find in Christ the fulfilment of their longings): Almighty God, who in theContinue reading “Lectionary for Sunday 20”

Lectionary for Sunday 19 There is no distinction; the same Lord is Lord of all. Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.                     Romans 10:12-13 Collect. Mighty God and ruler of all creation, give new strength to our faith and grant that we may recognise your presence in all ofContinue reading “Lectionary for Sunday 19”

Lectionary for Sunday 18 I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me, hear my words. Wondrously show your steadfast love, O saviour of those who seek refuge.    Psalm 17:6-7 Collect. Let us pray (to find our fulfilment in God): Grant, Lord, that we may see inContinue reading “Lectionary for Sunday 18”

Lectionary for Sunday 17   We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to God’s purpose.                 Romans 8:28 Collect. O Father, fount of wisdom, you have revealed to us in Christ the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price. Grant us the Spirit’sContinue reading “Lectionary for Sunday 17”

Lectionary for Sunday 16 O Lord, you have searched me and known me. You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. Such knowledge is beyond me; it is so high that I cannot attain it.   Psalm 139:1, 6 Collect. O God, you have prepared for thoseContinue reading “Lectionary for Sunday 16”