Opening sentence. The word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 Collect. Let us pray (for God’s forgiveness and for the happiness it brings): Father, you show your almighty power in your mercy and forgiveness. Continue toContinue reading “Lectionary for Easter 28 B”
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Lectionary for Easter 25 B
Opening sentence. Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of scoffers; but their delight is in the law of the Lord. Psalm 1:1-2 Collect. God and Father of all, you have willed that the last should beContinue reading “Lectionary for Easter 25 B”
Lectionary for Easter 24 B
Opening sentence. Jesus said, If any want to become my followers,let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.’ Mark 8:34 Collect. Let us pray (for the peace which is born of faith and hope):Father in heaven, Creator of all, look down upon your people in their moments of need, for youContinue reading “Lectionary for Easter 24 B”
Lectionary for Easter 23 B
Opening sentence. What good is it if we say we have faith but do not have works? Faith without works is dead. James 2:14, 17 Collect. Let us pray (to our just and merciful God): Lord our God, in you mercy and justice meet. With unparalleled love you have saved us from death and drawnContinue reading “Lectionary for Easter 23 B”
Lectionary for Easter 22 B
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”
Lectionary for Easter 21 B
Opening sentence. Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and know that you are the Holy One of God. John 6:68-69 Collect. Let us pray (that our minds may be fixed on eternal truth): Lord our God, all truth is from you, and youContinue reading “Lectionary for Easter 21 B”
Lectionary for Easter 20 B
Opening sentence. Jesus said: ‘My flesh is true food and my blood is true drink. Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them.’ John 6:55-56 Collect. Almighty and ever-living God, you have given great and precious promises to those who believe. Grant us the perfect faith whichContinue reading “Lectionary for Easter 20 B”
Lectionary for Easter 19 B.
Opening sentence. Jesus says: ‘I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live for ever.’ John 6:51 Collect. Let us pray (to be defended in doubt and difficulty): Merciful Father, whose Son laid down his life that we might die to self and live in him:Continue reading “Lectionary for Easter 19 B.”
Lectionary for Easter 18 B
Opening sentence. Jesus says: ‘I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never thirst. John 6:35 Collect. Heavenly Father, you have placed within the hearts of all your children a longing for your word and a hunger for your truth. Grant that, believingContinue reading “Lectionary for Easter 18 B”
Lectionary for Easter 17 B
Lectionary for Easter 17 B Opening sentence. Be glad and rejoice in the Lord; shout for joy, all who are true of heart. Psalm 32:11 Collect. Let us pray (for the faith to recognise God’s presence in our world): God our Father, open our eyes to see your hand at work in the splendour ofContinue reading “Lectionary for Easter 17 B”
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