The lectionary for Good Friday

2 April 2021 Collect Almighty Father,Look with mercy on this your familyfor which our Lord Jesus Christwas content to be betrayedand given up into the hands of sinnersand to suffer death upon the cross;who is alive and glorified with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever. Amen. The First Reading: Isaiah 52: 13 – 53: 12 See, my servant shall prosper;he shall … Continue reading The lectionary for Good Friday

Lectionary for Maundy Thursday

1 April 2021 Collect God our Father,you have invited us to share in the supperwhich your Son gave to his Churchto proclaim his death until he comes:May he nourish us by his presence,and unite us in his love;who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever. Amen. Almighty and everlasting God,you hate nothing that you have madeand forgive … Continue reading Lectionary for Maundy Thursday

Reflection for the sixth Sunday in Lent (Palm Sunday)

Reading: Mark 11: 1-11 When they were approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples and said to them, ‘Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden; untie it and bring it. If anyone says to you, “Why are … Continue reading Reflection for the sixth Sunday in Lent (Palm Sunday)

Lectionary for the sixth Sunday in Lent (Palm Sunday)

28 March 2021 Collect Almighty and everlasting God,you hate nothing that you have madeand forgive the sins of all those who are penitent:Create and make in us new and contrite heartsthat we, worthily lamenting our sinsand acknowledging our wretchedness,may receive from you, the God of all mercy,perfect remission and forgiveness;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The First Reading: Isaiah 50: 4-9a The Lord God has … Continue reading Lectionary for the sixth Sunday in Lent (Palm Sunday)

Stainer’s ‘The Crucifixion’ Available Online

On Sunday 28 March (Palm Sunday) at 12 noon, Church of Ireland Choirs Online under the Direction of Kevin O’Sullivan will present The Crucifixion by John Stainer. Produced by Big Red Box Media Ltd, featuring Tenor Rev. Jack Kinkead and Bass Brian Hennessey with Organist Dr David O’Shea, this work was filmed and recorded virtually, and in Sandford Parish Church. The Crucifixion may be viewed … Continue reading Stainer’s ‘The Crucifixion’ Available Online