The lectionary for the seventh Sunday of Easter: Sunday after the Ascension Day

21st May 2023 Collect O God the King of glory,who hast exalted thine only Son Jesus Christwith great triumph unto thy kingdom in heaven;We beseech thee, leave us not comfortless;but send to us thine Holy Spirit to comfort us,and exalt us unto the same placewhither our Saviour Christ is gone before,who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit,one God, world without end. Amen. … Continue reading The lectionary for the seventh Sunday of Easter: Sunday after the Ascension Day

The lectionary for the fifth Sunday of Easter

7 May 2023 Collect O Almighty God, who alone canst order the unruly wills and affections of sinful men; Grant unto thy people, that they may love the thing which thou commandest, and desire that which thou dost promise; that so, among the sundry and manifold changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed, where true joys are to be found; through … Continue reading The lectionary for the fifth Sunday of Easter

The lectionary for the fourth Sunday of Easter

30 April 2023 Collect Almighty God, who showest to them that be in error the light of thy truth, to the intent that they may return into the way of righteousness; Grant unto all them that are admitted into the fellowship of Christ’s Religion, that they may eschew those things that are contrary to their profession, and follow all such things as are agreeable to … Continue reading The lectionary for the fourth Sunday of Easter

The lectionary for Easter Day, the first Sunday of Easter

9 April 2023 Collect Almighty God, through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ you have overcome death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that, as by your grace going before us you put into our minds good desires, so by your continual help we may bring them to good effect; through Jesus Christ our risen Lord who is alive and reigns with … Continue reading The lectionary for Easter Day, the first Sunday of Easter

Lectionary for the seventh Sunday of Easter: Sunday after the Ascension Day

16 May 2021 Collect O God the King of Glory,you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christwith great triumph to your kingdom in heaven:Mercifully give us faith to knowthat, as he promised,he abides with us on earth to the end of time;who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever. Amen. The First Reading: Acts 1: 15-17, 21-26 … Continue reading Lectionary for the seventh Sunday of Easter: Sunday after the Ascension Day

Reflection for for the sixth Sunday of Easter: Rogation Sunday

Acts 10: 44-48 While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard the word. The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles, for they heard them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter said, ‘Can anyone withhold the water for baptizing these people … Continue reading Reflection for for the sixth Sunday of Easter: Rogation Sunday

Lectionary for the sixth Sunday of Easter: Rogation Sunday

9 May 2021 The First Reading: Acts 10: 44-48 While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard the word. The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles, for they heard them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter said, ‘Can anyone withhold … Continue reading Lectionary for the sixth Sunday of Easter: Rogation Sunday