Monday - Holy Week

Jesus entry into Jerusalem
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Daily Office Readings | Book of Common Prayer

Monday of Holy Week

If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us; but if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. | I John 1:8, 9| BCP p. 76

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Readings

Today | Monday | 10 April 2017
Ps. 51:1–18 (19–20); Ps. 69:1–23; Jer. 12:1–16; Phil. 3:1–14; John 12:9–19

Psalm 51 | Individual Lament | Background

I have sinned and your judgment is just;

Purge me from my sins;

Give me peace and joy;

Give me joy;

I will teach your ways;

I will sing of your righteousness;

Transform my heart and spirit;

Do not despise me.

Philippians 3 | Paul writes

Rejoice in the Lord;

Beware of evil workers;

Paul gives his resume of his Jewish heritage;

But these are lost because of Christ;

I want to be like Jesus;

I want to press to the goal of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus;

John 12 |

A great crowd came to see Jesus and Lazarus; they met Jesus with hosannas and palm leaves and celebrate him; the Pharisees were saying that he could not be touched or arrested now that the whole of Jerusalem was with him.

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Prayers and Intercessions | Mission St Clare | Book of Common Prayer.
Today | Collect of the Day: Monday in Holy Week

Almighty God, whose dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross, may find it none other that the way of life and peace; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

For Mission

Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of your faithful people is governed and sanctified: Receive our supplications and prayers which we offer before you for all members of your holy Church, that in their vocation and ministry they may truly and devoutly serve you; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

General Thanksgiving

Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies, that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up ourselves to your service, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen