Thursday - Pentecost 4 - Proper 8

Behold the Man
'Ecce Homo' (Behold the Man), Antonio Ciseri

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Days of Pentecost

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

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Readings

Today | Thursday | 6 July 2017

Ps. 131, 132, [133]; Ps. 134, 135; 1 Samuel 13:5–18; Acts 8:26–40; Luke 23:13–25

Psalm 131 | Background

The Lord has chosen Zion and the line of David forever if the people believe.

Acts 8 | Background

Philip is taken by an Angel to an Ethiopian who is faithful and reading from the book of Isaiah; do you understand asks Philip; no I need a guide; Philip shares the good news of Jesus; the Ethiopian asks to be baptized and Philip does; Philip is taken away from there to another place and proclaims the good news.

Luke 23 | Background

Jesus is before Pilate - the Roman governor - and the crowd; Pilate wants to release Jesus for Pilate sees no crime committed; the crowd wants Barabas; finally Pilate relents to the crowd’s demands and orders Jesus crucifixion with Barabas being released.

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Prayers and Intercessions | Mission St Clare | Book of Common Prayer.
Today | Pentecost 4| Proper 8*

Collect for the Day

Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; 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.

For the Human Family

O God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us through Jesus your Son: Look with compassion on the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

* Propers are the readings based on a calendar in the Book of Common Prayer. Proper 6, Year A is the Sunday closest to June 15 based on the calendar in the BCP.