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Book of Common Prayer | Daily Office Reading

Lent

Readings

Today | Saturday | 17 February  2017 |

Ps. 30, 32 & 42, 43 Ezek. 39:21-29 Phil. 4:10-20 John 17:20-26

Psalm 30
God, the Holy One, always rescues me from evil;

Sometimes I can’t hear God; Have mercy on me;

I dance and am with joy for your rescue.

Philippians 4

I rejoice in the Lord for you have concern for me;

I can do all things that is in God;

Thank you for your support of my ministry;

God will bless you and you build heavenly treasure.

John 17 |

Jesus prayed for all disciples to be one;

I have passed on your glory - may they see my glory;

I have passed your love for me to them.

Tomorrow |

Ps. 63:1-8(9-11), 98 & 103 | Dan. 9:3-10 | Heb. 2:10-18 |

John 12:44-50 - First Sunday in Lent

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Opening Sentence-

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

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Prayers and Intercessions | Mission St Clare | Book of Common Prayer

Lent - Year B (Mark)

Collect for the Day:

Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have made and

forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and make in us new

and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and

acknowledging our wretchedness may obtain of you, the God of all mercy,

perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,

forever and ever. Amen.

For Mission

O God and Father of all, whom the whole heavens adore:

Let the whole earth also worship you, all nations obey you, all tongues
confess and bless you, and men and women everywhere love you and
serve you in peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Prayer for an End to ViolenceBlessed are the dead that die in the Lord today by guns.

God of life,
Every act of violence in our world, in our communities, between myself
and others destroys a part of your creation.  Stir in my heart a renewed
sense of reverence for all life.

Give me the vision to recognize your spirit in every human being,
however, they behave towards me. Make possible the impossible
by cultivating in me the fertile seed of healing love.

May I play my part in breaking the cycle of violence by realizing
that peace begins with me. In the name of Christ, who is our peace, Amen.
(adapted from St. Ethelburga’s Centre for Reconciliation and Peace, “Prayer for an End to Violence,” www.stethelburgas.org/prayer.html)

Listing of the numbers killed and injured by gun violence - Click here