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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 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 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 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 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 (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  Epiphany 7 Jesus says: ‘Love your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate.’ Luke 6:35, 36 Collect. God of compassion, keep before us the love you have revealed in your Son, who prayed even for his enemies; in our words and deeds helpContinue reading “Lectionary for Epiphany 7”

Lectionary for Epiphany 6 Blessed are those who trust in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. They shall be like a tree planted by water, sending its roots by the stream; without care in a year of drought, it does not cease to bear fruit.          Jeremiah 17:7-8 Collect. Almighty and everliving God, whose SonContinue reading “Lectionary for Epiphany 6”

Lectionary for Epiphany 4 If I do all things, but do not have love, I am nothing.            1 Corinthians 13:1, 2 Collect. Living God, in Christ you make all things new. Transform the poverty of our nature by the riches of your grace, and in the renewal of our lives make known your glory;Continue reading “Lectionary for Epiphany 4”