27 September 2020 Collect O Lord, Hear the prayers of your people who call upon you; and grant that they may both perceive and know what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to fulfil them; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The first reading: Exodus 17: 1-7 From the wilderness of Sin the whole congregation of the Israelites … Continue reading Lectionary for the sixteenth Sunday after Trinity
Reading: Matthew 20: 1-16 ‘For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire labourers for his vineyard. After agreeing with the labourers for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. When he went out about nine o’clock, he saw others standing idle in the market-place; and he said to them, “You also go … Continue reading Reflection for the fifteenth Sunday after Trinity
20 September 2020 Collect God, who in generous mercy sent the Holy Spirit upon your Church in the burning fire of your love: Grant that your people may be fervent in the fellowship of the gospel; that, always abiding in you, they may be found steadfast in faith and active in service; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The First Reading: Exodus 16: 2-15 The … Continue reading Lectionary for the fifteenth Sunday after Trinity
Our neighbours in the Living Hope Church invite you to join in a course on the bible. If you are interested in studying the Bible for yourself, the Opened Bible Academy is perfect for you. Whatever your church background, or even if you have none, you are welcome to learn here. The programme covers the entire Bible over three years along with some other very … Continue reading Free Opened Bible Academy course
Dean Paul Bogle leads Morning Prayer for Sunday 13 September, the fourteenth Sunday after Trinity, at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Trim. We hope you, and your family, are safe and well at this time. Continue reading Welcome to Morning Prayer
13 September 2020 Collect Almighty God,whose only Son has opened for usa new and living way into your presence:Give us pure hearts and steadfast willsto worship you in spirit and in truth,through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The First Reading: Exodus 14: 19-31 The angel of God who was going before the Israelite army moved and went behind them; and the pillar of cloud moved … Continue reading Lectionary for the fourteenth Sunday after Trinity
Reading: Matthew 18: 15-20 ‘If another member of the church sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If the member listens to you, you have regained that one. But if you are not listened to, take one or two others along with you, so that every word may be confirmed by the evidence of two or … Continue reading Reflection for the thirteenth Sunday after Trinity
Beverly Joseph shares an update on the fundraising initiative for Christian families in need in Pakistan, and outlines how the money raised is alleviating the suffering brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you so much to everyone for your continued support and concern for Christians in Alomahor, Pakistan. They have been helped tremendously by our outreach relief efforts that began in March due to … Continue reading Fundraising update: Christian families in need in Pakistan
6 September 2020 Collect Almighty God,who called your Church to bear witnessthat you were in Christ reconciling the world to yourself:Help us to proclaim the good news of your love,that all who hear it may be drawn to you;through him who was lifted up on the cross,and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever. Amen. The First Reading: Exodus 12: … Continue reading Lectionary for the thirteenth Sunday after Trinity
Reading: Romans 12: 9-21 Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honour. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers. Bless those … Continue reading Reflection for the twelfth Sunday after Trinity
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