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Friday - Days of Lent - Week 4

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https://svecatholic.org/holy-eucharist Highlights & Mini-Bible Study Daily Office Readings | Book of Common Prayer Days of Lent - Week 4 Jesus said,” If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” | Mark 8:34 | BCP p. 76 Pray this way or this way or this way or this way or this way . Alternatives Readings Today | Friday | 31 March 2017 Ps. 95, 102; Ps. 107:1–32; Jer. 23:1–8; Rom. 8:28–39; John 6:52–59 Psalm 102 | Individual Lament | Background Hear me God and my prayers I am in pain and unhealthy and grown; No one loves me anymore; I weep; I am a shadow but you, Lord, are eternal; Have mercy on me and Zion; Restore us … we will fade … Your years never end. Romans 8 | Paul writes … All things work for good to those that love God and are called for his purpose; God will give us everything; Who will separate us from God’s love; Even through it all and suffering; nothing will separate us from

Thursday - Days of Lent - Week 4

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Wednesday - Days of Lent - Week 4

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http://breadtopia.com/no-knead-bread/ Highlights & Mini-Bible Study Daily Office Readings | Book of Common Prayer | last century publication Days of Lent - Week 4 Jesus said,” If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” | Mark 8:34 | BCP p. 76 Pray this way or this way or this way or this way or this way . Alternatives Readings Today | Wednesday | 29 March 2017 Ps. 101, 109:1–4 (5–19) 20–30; Ps. 119:121–144; Jer. 18:1–11; Rom. 8:1–11; John 6:27–40 Psalm 101| Royal Psalm  | Background I will sing of mercy and justice; Please come to me; I will live your way; I will be with those who follow you. Romans 8 | Paul writes … There is no condemnation for us in the Spirit and Jesus Christ; Live according to the Spirit; It does not submit to God’s law; God’s Spirit dwells in you. John 6 | Jesus talks of the bread that comes down from heaven; God gives the bread from heaven that gives lif

Tuesday - Days in Lent - Week 4

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posted previously Highlights & Mini-Bible Study Daily Office Readings | Book of Common Prayer | last century publication Days of Lent - Week 4 Jesus said,” If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” | Mark 8:34 | BCP p. 76 Pray this way or this way or this way or this way or this way . Alternatives Readings Today | Tuesday | 28 March 2017 Ps. 97, 99, [100]; Ps. 94, [95]; Jer. 17:19–27; Rom. 7:13–25; John 6:16–27 Psalm 97| Enthronement Psalm  | Background The Lord is King and let everyone rejoice; Everyone sees God’s glory and is exalted; God loves the righteous; Give thanks to his holy name. Romans 7 | Paul writes … about sin and the flesh Do not let sin dwell in me; thanks be to God that Jesus saved us for glory; We are no longer a slave to sin. John 6 | Jesus walked on the water and the disciples were afraid but they reached their destination; don’t look for signs and wonders - lo

Monday - Days of Lent - Week 4

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http://www.churchinthecanyon.org/john-6-bold-thrift/ Highlights & Mini-Bible Study Daily Office Readings | Book of Common Prayer | last century publication Days of Lent - Week 4 Jesus said,” If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” | Mark 8:34 | BCP p. 76 Pray this way or this way or this way or this way or this way . Alternatives Readings Today | Monday | 27 March 2017 Ps. 89:1–18; Ps. 89:19–52; Jer. 16:10–21; Rom. 7:1–12; John 6:1–15 Psalm 89| Royal | Background God’s love is established forever; God promises the line of David forever; God created the earth and all rejoice; The king rules with righteousness and justice. Romans 7 | Paul writes ... The law is the only bond to the person when they are alive; You have died to the law so that you live with Christ; We are in the life of the Spirit; Be holy, just, and good. John 6 | Jesus went to the other side of Sea; a large crowd ca