Collect O Lord Jesu Christ, who at thy first coming didst send thy messenger to prepare thy way before thee; Grant that the ministers and stewards of thy mysteries may likewise so prepare and make ready thy way, by turning the hearts of the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, that at thy second coming to judge the world we may be found an … Continue reading The lectionary for 15 December, the third Sunday of Advent
Collect O Lord, raise up (we pray thee) thy power, and come among us, and with great might succour us; that whereas, through our sins and wickedness, we are sore let and hindered in running the race that is set before us, thy bountiful grace and mercy may speedily help and deliver us; through the satisfaction of thy Son our Lord, to whom with thee … Continue reading The lectionary for 8 December, the second Sunday of Advent
Collect Almighty God,Give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness,and put upon us the armour of light,now in the time of this mortal life,in which thy Son Jesus Christcame to visit us in great humility;that in the last day,when he shall come again in his glorious Majestyto judge both the quick and the dead,we may rise to the life immortal;through him … Continue reading The lectionary for 1 December, the first Sunday of Advent
24 November 2024 Collect Stir up, we beseech thee, O Lord,the wills of thy faithful people;that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works,may of thee be plenteously rewarded;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Old Testament Reading 2 Samuel 23: 1-7 Now these are the last words of David: The oracle of David, son of Jesse, the oracle of the man whom God … Continue reading The lectionary for 24 November, the Kingship of Christ
Collect O God, whose blessed Son was manifested that he might destroy the works of the devil, and make us the sons of God, and heirs of eternal life; Grant us, we beseech thee, that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves, even as he is pure; that when he shall appear again with power and great glory, we may be made like unto him … Continue reading The lectionary for 17 November, the second Sunday before Advent
Collect O Lord, we beseech thee,absolve thy people from their offences;that through thy bountiful goodnesswe may all be delivered from the bonds of those sins,which by our frailty we have committed;Grant this, O heavenly Father, for Jesus Christ’s sake,our blessed Lord and Saviour. Amen. The Old Testament Reading Ruth 3: 1-5; 4: 13-17 Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, ‘My daughter, I need to seek … Continue reading The lectionary for 10 November, Remembrance Sunday and the third Sunday before Advent
Collect O God, our refuge and strength,who art the author of all godliness;Be ready, we beseech thee, to hearthe devout prayers of thy Church;and grant that those things which we ask faithfullywe may obtain effectually;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Old Testament Reading Ruth 1: 1-18 In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land, and a certain man of … Continue reading The lectionary for 3 November, the fourth Sunday before Advent
7 July 2024 Collect O God,who hast prepared for them that love theesuch good things as pass man’s understanding;Pour into our hearts such love toward thee,that we, loving thee above all things,may obtain thy promises,which exceed all that we can desire;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The First Reading 2 Samuel 5: 1-5, 9-10 Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron, … Continue reading The lectionary for the sixth Sunday after Trinity
30 June 2024 Collect Grant, O Lord, we beseech thee,that the course of this worldmay be so peaceably ordered by thy governance,that thy Church may joyfully serve theein all godly quietness;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The First Reading 2 Samuel 1: 1, 17-27 After the death of Saul, when David had returned from defeating the Amalekites, David remained two days in Ziklag. David intoned … Continue reading The lectionary for the fifth Sunday after Trinity
16 June 2024 Collect O Lord,we beseech thee mercifully to hear us;and grant that we, to whom thou hast givenan hearty desire to pray,may by thy mighty aid be defended and comfortedin all dangers and adversities;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The First Reading 1 Samuel 15: 34 – 16: 13 Then Samuel went to Ramah; and Saul went up to his house in Gibeah … Continue reading The lectionary for the third Sunday after Trinity
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