Lectionary for the third Sunday before Advent
8 November 2020 Collect Almighty Father,whose will is to restore all thingsin your beloved Son, the king of all:Govern the hearts and minds of those in authority,and bring the families of the nations,divided and torn apart by the ravages of sin,to be subject to his just and gentle rule;who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever. Amen. … Continue reading Lectionary for the third Sunday before Advent
Online retreat for lay people and clergy
The Commission on Ministry’s annual Advent Retreat will take place online this year, on the morning of Saturday 28 November. The retreat will be led by Rev. Ruth Patterson of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, and the theme will be the Dawn of Hope. It will consist of a mixture of prayer, music, reflection, and speech, and provides a time of spiritual refreshment at what … Continue reading Online retreat for lay people and clergy
Welcome to Morning Prayer
Dean Paul Bogle leads Morning Prayer for Sunday 1 November, All Saints Day, at St James’ Church, Athboy. We hope you, and your family, are safe and well at this time. Continue reading Welcome to Morning Prayer
Lectionary for the fourth Sunday before Advent
1 November 2020 Collect Almighty and eternal God,you have kindled the flame of love in the hearts of the saints:Grant to us the same faith and power of love,that, as we rejoice in their triumphs,we may be sustained by their example and fellowship;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The First Reading: Joshua 3: 7-17 The Lord said to Joshua, ‘This day I will begin to … Continue reading Lectionary for the fourth Sunday before Advent
Reflection for the fifth Sunday before Advent
Matthew 22: 34-46 When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, and one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. ‘Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?’ He said to him, ‘“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.” This is … Continue reading Reflection for the fifth Sunday before Advent
Lectionary for the fifth Sunday before Advent
25 October 2020 Collect Blessed Lord,who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning:Help us to hear them,to read, mark, learn and inwardly digest themthat, through patience, and the comfort of your holy word,we may embrace and for ever hold fastthe blessed hope of everlasting life,which you have given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. The First Reading: Deuteronomy 34: 1-12 Then … Continue reading Lectionary for the fifth Sunday before Advent
Welcome to Morning Prayer
Dean Paul Bogle leads Morning Prayer for Sunday 18 October, the nineteenth Sunday after Trinity, at St James’ Church, Athboy. We hope you, and your family, are safe and well at this time. Continue reading Welcome to Morning Prayer
Lectionary for the nineteenth Sunday after Trinity
18 October 2020 Collect O God, without you we are not able to please you; mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The First Reading: Exodus 33: 12-23 Moses said to the Lord, ‘See, you have said to me, “Bring up this people”; but you have not let me know whom … Continue reading Lectionary for the nineteenth Sunday after Trinity
Meath & Kildare Harvest Thanksgiving Service
Bishop Pat Storey introduces this year’s diocesan Harvest Thanksgiving service, which is led by parishioners throughout the diocese. Continue reading Meath & Kildare Harvest Thanksgiving Service
Reflection for the eighteenth Sunday after Trinity
A Harvest Reflection This Sunday, 11 October, and the following one were to be our celebrations of Harvest Thanksgiving in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Trim and St James’ Church, Athboy. They would have been different from previous celebrations due to the COVID-19 restrictions. We could not have filled the churches, because social distancing means a reduced capacity, so we could not have involved the school children … Continue reading Reflection for the eighteenth Sunday after Trinity
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