Opening sentence. Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, comes down from the Father of lights, who gave us birth by the word of truth. James 1:17, 18 Collect. Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and constantly give more than either we desire orContinue reading “Lectionary for Easter 22 B”
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Lectionary for Christmas Day
Lectionary for Christmas Day. I bring you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:10-11 Collect. Almighty God and Father of light, a Child is born for us and a Son is givenContinue reading “Lectionary for Christmas Day”
Lectionary for Advent 3
Lectionary for Advent 3 Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known God’s deeds among the nations; proclaim that his name is exalted. Isaiah 12:4 Collect. O God, the fountain of all life and joy, renew us by the power of your Holy Spirit, that we may joyfully run in the wayContinue reading “Lectionary for Advent 3”
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 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”
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”
Lectionary Reading Advent 1
Lectionary Reading Advent 1 Restore to us, O God, the light of your face, that we may be saved. Psalm 80:3 Reading. Isaiah 64:1-9 The book of the prophet Isaiah is filled with hope for the future, a future where the God of Israel would be in charge. Like others before him, in this passageContinue reading “Lectionary Reading Advent 1”
November 22 Part 2
Lectionary Readings November 22 Part 2 To celebrate Christ the King Sunday is to look forward to the time when the whole creation will live in harmony and peace. We worship on this day with this hope of renewal. “The LORD is king! Let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad”! Psalm 97:1Continue reading “November 22 Part 2”
Lectionary Readings Nov 22
Lectionary Readings November 22 This Sunday the church celebrates Christ the King. Beginning in the 20th Century this set of readings on the one hand marks the end of the church year, and also looks ahead to the end of all things. It draws significance from the ascension and the understanding that Jesus is nowContinue reading “Lectionary Readings Nov 22”
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