Reading: Matthew 10: 24-39 ‘A disciple is not above the teacher, nor a slave above the master; it is enough for the disciple to be like the teacher, and the slave like the master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they malign those of his household! ‘So have no fear of them; for nothing is covered up … Continue reading A reflection for the Second Sunday after Trinity
21 June 2020 Collect Lord, you have taught usthat all our doings without love are nothing worth:Send your Holy Spiritand pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of love,the true bond of peace and of all virtues,without which whoever lives is counted dead before you.Grant this for your only Son Jesus Christ’s sake. Amen. The First Reading: Genesis 21: 8-21 The child grew, and … Continue reading The Second Sunday after Trinity
Dean Paul Bogle leads Morning Prayer for Sunday 14 June, the first 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
14 June 2020 Collect God, the strength of all those who put their trust in you: Mercifully accept our prayers and, because through the weakness of our mortal nature we can do no good thing without you, grant us the help of your grace, that in the keeping of your commandments we may please you, both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ our Lord. … Continue reading The First Sunday after Trinity
This weekend, the Diocese of Meath and Kildare hosts an online service of Morning Prayer. The Service includes contributions from every parish union and grouping in the dioceses. It is an opportunity for us to share worship across the dioceses and beyond. Bishop Pat Storey said, “Togetherness is an important value for us as a diocese. Our diocesan Vision is ‘Together in God’s love transforming … Continue reading Worship with us at our Diocesan Online Service
Psalm 8 O Lord, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. Out of the mouths of babes and infants you have founded a bulwark because of your foes, to silence the enemy and the avenger. When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have established; … Continue reading A reflection for Trinity Sunday
7 June 2020 Collect Almighty and everlasting God, you have given us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity and in the power of the divine majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith, that we may evermore be defended from all adversities; for you live and reign, one God, for … Continue reading Lectionary for Trinity Sunday
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. Yesterday marked eight weeks since the GoFundMe page was created, and we are well on our way to reaching our fundraising goal. Thank you so much to everyone who has been an instrumental part … Continue reading Fundraising update: Christian families in need in Pakistan
Reading: John 20: 19-23 When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you.’ After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they … Continue reading A reflection for the Day of Pentecost (Whit Sunday)
31 May 2020 Collect Almighty God,who on the day of Pentecostsent your Holy Spirit to the apostleswith the wind from heaven and in tongues of flame,filling them with joy and boldness to preach the gospel:By the power of the same Spiritstrengthen us to witness to your truthand to draw everyone to the fire of your love;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The First Reading: Acts … Continue reading The Day of Pentecost (Whit Sunday)
