Saturday - Pentecost 5 - Proper 9

Sainte Madeleine écoutant le sermon du Christ
By en:Pierre-Nicolas Brisset (1810–1890)
[Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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Book of Common Prayer, the last century publication

Days of Pentecost

Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be always acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14| BCP p. 40

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Readings

Today | Saturday | 15 July 2017

Ps. 20, 21:1–7 (8–13); Ps. 110:1–5 (6–7), Ps. 116, 117; 1 Samuel 17:31–49; Acts 11:1–18; Mark 1:14–28

Psalm 20 | Royal | Background
May the Lord answer in the day of trouble;

May God grant all your requests;

Give us victory.

Acts 11 |

The Apostles heard about Peter eating with Gentiles; they questioned him- Peter shared his vision, going to Cornelius, heard of the vision and how they were baptized with the Holy Spirit; I could I go against God; and they praised God for giving faith to the Gentiles.

Mark 1 | Background

John was arrested - Jesus began to preach and teach for the Kingdom is at hand- he called Peter and Andres and then also the sons of Zebedee; he cast out an unclean spirit; and his fame spread throughout Galilee.

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Prayers and Intercessions | Mission St Clare | Book of Common Prayer.
Today | Pentecost 5 | Proper 9

Collect for the Day

O God, you have taught us to keep all your commandments by loving you and our neighbor: Grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to you with our whole heart, and united to one another with pure affection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

For Mission

Lord Jesus Christ, you stretched out your arms of love on the hard wood of the cross that everyone might come within the reach of your saving embrace: So clothe us in your Spirit that we, reaching forth our hands in love, may bring those who do not know you to the knowledge and love of you; for the honor of your Name. Amen.

A Collect for Saturdays

Almighty God, who after the creation of the world rested from all your works and sanctified a day of rest for all your creatures: Grant that we, putting away all earthly anxieties, may be duly prepared for the service of your sanctuary, and that our rest here upon earth may be a preparation for the eternal rest promised to your people in heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Prayer of Self-Dedication

Almighty and eternal God,

so draw our hearts to you,

so guide our minds,

so fill our imaginations,

so control our wills,

that we may be wholly yours,

utterly dedicated unto you;

and then use us, we pray you, as you will,

and always to your glory and the welfare of your people;
through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.