The lectionary for the fourth Sunday after The Epiphany

28 January 2024 Collect O God,who knowest us to be setin the midst of so many and great dangers,that by reason of the frailty of our naturewe cannot always stand upright;Grant to us such strength and protection,as may support us in all dangers,and carry us through all temptations;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The First Reading: Deuteronomy 18: 15-20 The Lord your God will raise … Continue reading The lectionary for the fourth Sunday after The Epiphany

The lectionary for the first Sunday after The Epiphany: The Baptism of Christ

7 January 2024 Collect O Lord,we beseech thee mercifully to receivethe prayers of thy people which call upon thee;and grant that they may both perceive and knowwhat things they ought to do,and also may have grace and powerfaithfully to fulfil the same;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The First Reading: Genesis 1: 1-5 In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the … Continue reading The lectionary for the first Sunday after The Epiphany: The Baptism of Christ

The lectionary for the fourth Sunday after The Epiphany

30 January 2022 Collect Creator God,who in the beginningcommanded the light to shine out of darkness:We pray that the light of the glorious gospel of Christmay dispel the darkness of ignorance and unbelief,shine into the hearts of all your people,and reveal the knowledge of your gloryin the face of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The First Reading: Ezekiel 43: 27 – 44: 4 When these … Continue reading The lectionary for the fourth Sunday after The Epiphany

The lectionary for the third Sunday after the Epiphany

23 January 2022 Collect Almighty God,whose Son revealed in signs and miraclesthe wonder of your saving presence:Renew your people with your heavenly grace,and in all our weaknesssustain us by your mighty power;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The First Reading: Nehemiah 8: 1-3, 5-6, 8-10 All the people gathered together into the square before the Water Gate. They told the scribe Ezra to bring the … Continue reading The lectionary for the third Sunday after the Epiphany

The lectionary for the second Sunday after the Epiphany

16 January 2022 Collect Almighty God,in Christ you make all things new:Transform the poverty of our natureby the riches of your grace,and in the renewal of our livesmake known your heavenly glory;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The First Reading: Isaiah 62: 1-5 For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until her vindication shines out like … Continue reading The lectionary for the second Sunday after the Epiphany

The lectionary for the first Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of Christ

9 January 2022 The First Reading: Isaiah 43: 1-7 But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when … Continue reading The lectionary for the first Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of Christ

Lectionary for the fourth Sunday after The Epiphany

31 January 2021 Collect Creator God,who in the beginningcommanded the light to shine out of darkness:We pray that the light of the glorious gospel of Christmay dispel the darkness of ignorance and unbelief,shine into the hearts of all your people,and reveal the knowledge of your gloryin the face of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The First Reading: Deuteronomy 18: 15-20 The Lord your God will … Continue reading Lectionary for the fourth Sunday after The Epiphany

Lectionary for the third Sunday after The Epiphany

24 January 2021 Collect Almighty God,whose Son revealed in signs and miraclesthe wonder of your saving presence:Renew your people with your heavenly grace,and in all our weaknesssustain us by your mighty power;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The First Reading: Jonah 3: 1-5, 10 The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time, saying, ‘Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and … Continue reading Lectionary for the third Sunday after The Epiphany

Reflection for the second Sunday after The Epiphany

Reading: John 1: 43-51 The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, ‘Follow me.’ Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael and said to him, ‘We have found him about whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus son of Joseph from Nazareth.’ Nathanael said to him, … Continue reading Reflection for the second Sunday after The Epiphany

Lectionary for the second Sunday after The Epiphany

17 January 2021 Collect Almighty God,in Christ you make all things new:Transform the poverty of our natureby the riches of your grace,and in the renewal of our livesmake known your heavenly glory;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The First Reading: 1 Samuel 3: 1-10, (11-20) Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the Lord under Eli. The word of the Lord was rare in those … Continue reading Lectionary for the second Sunday after The Epiphany