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
Reading: John 13:1-17, 31-35 Jesus Washes the Disciples’ Feet Now before the festival of the Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. The devil had already put it into the heart of Judas son of Simon Iscariot to betray … Continue reading A reflection 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
Dean Paul Bogle leads a Service for Palm Sunday from St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Trim for Sunday 28 March, the sixth Sunday in Lent. We hope you, and your family, are safe and well at this time. Continue reading Video: A Service for 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)
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)
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
Reading: John 12: 20-33 Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, ‘Sir, we wish to see Jesus.’ Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. Jesus answered them, ‘The hour has come for the Son of Man to be … Continue reading Reflection for the fifth Sunday in Lent
Dean Paul Bogle leads Morning Prayer from St. James’ Church, Athboy for Sunday 21 March, the fifth Sunday in Lent. We hope you, and your family, are safe and well at this time. Continue reading Video: Welcome to Morning Prayer
21 March 2021 Collect Most merciful God,who by the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christdelivered and saved the world:Grant that by faith in him who suffered on the cross,we may triumph in the power of his victory;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Almighty and everlasting God,you hate nothing that you have madeand forgive the sins of all those who are penitent:Create and make … Continue reading Lectionary for the fifth Sunday in Lent
