Third Sunday in Advent

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Book of Common Prayer | Daily Office Readings

Days of Advent

Shower, O heavens, from above, and let the skies rain down righteousness; let the earth open, that salvation may spring up, and let it cause righteousness to sprout up also. Isaiah 45:8, NRSV | Enriching Our Worship 1, p.18

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Readings

Today | Sunday | 17 December 2017 |
Ps. 63:1–8 (9–11), Ps. 98; Ps. 103; Amos 9:11–15; 2 Thess. 2:1–3, 13–17; John 5:30–47

Psalm 63

I will bless you all of my days, O Lord

I will be protected by you,

I will be with you.

2 Thessalonians 2

Keep the traditions that you have been taught about Jesus; keep the faith; the day of the Lord is already here; always give thanks and glory to Jesus; be comforted by God and every good work you do in faith.

John 5

Jesus said I am not alone but I am with God and God is with me; My testimony is greater than John the Baptist; Why do you not believe?  Come to me and have life; seek the glory of the Lord; keep the faith.

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Prayers and Intercessions | Mission St Clare | Book of Common Prayer
Advent 3 - Year B (Mark)

Collect for the Day
Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and forever. Amen.

For Mission

Lord Jesus Christ, you stretched out your arms of love on the hardwood 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

The Lord's Prayer

Our Father in heaven,

hallowed be your Name,

your kingdom come,

your will be done,

on earth as in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread.

Forgive us our sins

as we forgive those

who sin against us.

Save us from the time of trial,

and deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power,

and the glory are yours,

now and forever. Amen.

Suffrages

Save your people, Lord, and bless your inheritance;

Govern and uphold them, now and always.

Day by day we bless you;

We praise your name forever.

Lord, keep us from all sin today;

Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy.

Lord, show us your love and mercy;

For we put our trust in you.

In you, Lord, is our hope;

And we shall never hope in vain.