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Healing of Lepers James Tissot [No restrictions or Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons Highlights & Mini-Bible Study | Daily Office Readings | Book of Common Praye r Days of Pentecost Alleluia. The Spirit of the Lord filleth the world: O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.| BCP p. 43 Pray this way or this way or this way or this way or this way . Alternatives Readings Today | Tuesday | 6 June 2017 Ps. 45; Ps. 47, 48; Deut. 12:1–12; 2 Cor. 6:3–13 (14—7:1); Luke 17:11–19 (New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised) Psalm 45 |  Royal | Background Singing the praises of the King for you are a great warrior; God has anointed you; you hear music and the queen is his. You will be remembered... 2 Corinthians 6 Don’t put any obstacle in the way of any belief; we are being persecuted yet have the faith; we love you; open your hearts. Luke 17 Jesus - ten lepers came - all were made clean - only one came be to give thanks - your faith has mad...

Gérôme - L'entrée du Christ à Jérusalem Jean-Léon Gérôme [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons Highlights & Mini-Bible Study Daily Office Readings | Book of Common Prayer | last century publication Week after the 27th Sunday after Pentecost - Proper 29 I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” Psalm 122:1 Pray this way or this way or this way . Psalm 118 Give thanks for God is good; The Lord always helps me; God triumphs; Send us success. 1 Peter 3 Who will harm you if you are eager to do good? Do all things in gentleness and reverence; This is all because of the acts of Jesus; Baptism saves you. Matthew 21 Jesus comes to Jerusalem for the last time; he send two of his disciples to prepare the Passover; he is rec’d in the city as a grand king but seated on a donkey rather than a Roman chariot. Prayers and Intercessions | Mission St Clare | Book of Common Prayer. Collect of the Day: proper 29 ...

Highlights and Reflections Daily Office Reading from the Book of Common Prayer Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.  Philippians 1:2 Daily Office &  Pray  -  Click here Today |  Thursday | 23 June 2016 Psalm 105 Give thanks God for all things; God's mercy endures; God remembers the Covenant with the people; remember the story of Joseph. Numbers 7:1-11 Aaron staff among the 12 taken one from each tribe sprouted showing favor by the Lord; the Lord instructs Moses to instruct the people to stop complaining. Romans 5:1-11  We are only made right with God through faith alone; not by any works we do; this was all done by God in Christ. Matthew 20: 17-28 Jesus instructs his disciples on his suffering, death, and resurrection; mom wants the boys to rule; Jesus can't give that; know to lead you have to be last and to serve you must be first. Tomorrow |  Friday | ...

Morning Peace - Dave Eitland Grand Traverse Bay - Lake Michigan Highlights from the Daily Office Lectionary Readings of the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office & Pray -  Click here Today Ps. 18:1–20; Ps. 18:21–50; Prov. 7:1–27; 1 John 5:13–21; Matt. 11:25–30 Psalm 18 | Royal thanksgiving for victory by David I love the Lord with all my strength; although I was distressed the Lord saved me; God came to me and shook the earth; who is more perfect than God? Proverbs 7 Watch out for adultery for her chambers are death. 1 John 5 I write these things in the name of God; we are born of God so do not sin; keep yourself from idols Matthew 11 Jesus thanks God for his disciples and what God has revealed to them; Come if you are bone tired and Jesus will give you peace and rest; Jesus is with you in all things carrying all things with you.  Tomorrow Ps. 16  17; Ps. 22; Prov. 8:1–21; 2 John 1–13; Matt. 12:1–14   Heavenly Father, in you ...

Jean Baptiste de Champaigne [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons Brief Reflections on the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office Lectionary Readings Opening Sentence Alleluia, the Lord is Risen! The Lord is Risen indeed! Alleluia! Pray  -  Click here Today Ps. [70]  71; Ps. 74; Lev. 19:26–37; 2 Thess. 1:1–12; Matt. 6:25–34 Psalm 71 I take my refuge, protector, and home in you, Lord; my praise will always be to you; don't forsake me; watch out for me; I will praise you the day long and recall what you have done for me, I remember everything you have done for me; you will restore my life and comfort me; I will sing for joy. 2 Thessalonians 1 Paul greets the Church and thanks God for all the faith they have despite the suffering they are experiencing; Grace is given by Christ in all we do. Matthew 6 Don't worry about the things of life; don't worry about anything; God will provide Tomorrow Ps. 106:1–18; Ps. 106:19–48; Lev. 23:1–22; 2 Thess. 2:1–17; Matt. 7...

Read | Day 344 | Thursday | December 11 Philippians 2: 12-18, 19-24, 25-30 Philippians 3: 1-11, 12– 4: 1 Philippians 4: 2-9, 10-20, 21-23 Background | The Center for Biblical Studies Philippians | Click here Philippians was written as letter of thanks from Paul to the church at Philippi for the gift they had sent him while he was in chains in Rome. It is one of Paul’s most encouraging letters. After thanking them for their gift, Paul tells them that his difficult circumstances served to further the gospel among the prison guard. Further, his own deliverance was not necessarily his focus, for “to live is Christ, to die is gain” (1:21). Paul felt the best outcome for him would be to die and be “with Christ, which is better by far” (1:23), although living would continue to further the gospel. He also asks for the return of his friend Epaphroditus, who was a great aid and comfort to him. Paul speaks of humility as the core Christian virtue, which itself reflects the hum...

Read | Day 293 | Tuesday | October 20 | John 11: 38-44, 45-57 Luke 17: 11-19, 20-37 Luke 18: 1-8  Reading | Jesus takes Lazarus from the grave and gives him life; Jews, Pharisees, Chief Priests, the Sanhedrin plot Jesus' death; Jesus withdrew to the wilderness; healed 10 lepers - one says thanks - Jesus says go to the priest and be taken back into the community; the Kingdom of God is in your midst; story of the persistent widow and the power of prayer. Source | The One Year Chronological Bible | Tyndale | (c) 2007 | ISBN 978-1-4143-5993-9  Next |  Day 294 | Wednesday | October 21 | Luke 18: 9-14  Mark 10: 1-12  Matthew 19: 1-12  Mark 10: 13-16  Matthew 19: 13-15  Luke 18: 15-17  Mark 10: 17-31  Matthew 19: 16-30  Luke 18: 18-30  +++ Psalm 28  or Coverdale Ad te, Domine 1 O LORD, I call to you; my Rock, do not be deaf to my cry; * lest, if you do not hear me, I become like those who go down to the Pit. 2 H...

Read |    Day 231 | Wednesday | August 19 | Ezekiel 14: 1-11, 12-23  Ezekiel 15: 1-8  Ezekiel 16: 1-34, 35-63 Date | September 592 BC Ezekiel , as depicted by   Michelangelo  on the  Sistine Chapel ceiling wikipedia Reading | Ezekiel - Idolatry of Israel; turn away; God will judge these people at this time; Jerusalem is useless and became a prostitute, a unfaithful wife, come back to faith. Source | Tyndale | The One Year Chronological Bible NIV | ISBN 978-1-4143-5993-9 | kindle edition Next |  Day 232  | Thursday | August 20 | Ezekiel 17: 1-10, 11-24  Ezekiel 18: 1-32  Ezekiel 19: 1-14 Ezekiel 18: 1-32  Ezekiel 19: 1-14 +++ 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 yo...

Read |  Day 196 | Wednesday | July 15   Psalm 136: 1-26  Psalm 146: 1-10  Psalm 147: 1-20  Psalm 148: 1-14  Psalm 149: 1-9  Psalm 150: 1-6  Date | The following psalms are undated but placed here during Hezekiah's reign (715 - 687 BC) because he might have been the one to collect them. Background | The Book of Psalms: An Overview | Dr. Felix Just, S.J. |  Click here Reading |  Psalm 136 - hymn - O give thanks to the Lord for God is good ... Psalm 146 -  hymn - I will praise the Lord as long as I live  Psalm 147 -  hymn - God builds, heals, creates, is great, lifts the downtrodden, delights Psalm 148 -  hymn - Let all the creation praise the Lord Psalm 149 -  hymn - Sing to the Lord a new song Psalm 150 -  hymn -   Praise him with loud musical instruments of every type Source | Literary Sources from the Psalms - Notes by Barbara Klugh --  Click here Source | Tyndale | The One ...