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The lectionary for 24 November, the Kingship of Christ

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

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The lectionary for 17 November, the second Sunday before Advent

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

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The lectionary for 10 November, Remembrance Sunday and the third 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

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The lectionary for 3 November, the fourth 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

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The lectionary for the sixth Sunday after Trinity

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

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The lectionary for the fifth 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

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The lectionary for Trinity Sunday

26 May 2024 Collect Almighty and everlasting God, who hast given unto us thy 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; we beseech thee, that thou wouldest keep us steadfast in this faith, and evermore defend us from all adversities, who livest and … Continue reading The lectionary for Trinity Sunday

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Responding to God’s call: insights from Rev. Seale and Rev. O’Kelly

Are you feeling a tug on your heart towards a vocation within the Church of Ireland? Maybe you’re unsure of how to discern God’s call in your life. If so, you’re not alone. Thankfully, there are resources available to help guide you in this process. In a new video, Rev. William Seale and Rev. Ruth O’Kelly, Joint Diocesan Directors of Ordinands for Meath and Kildare, … Continue reading Responding to God’s call: insights from Rev. Seale and Rev. O’Kelly

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

12 May 2024 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

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The lectionary for the sixth Sunday of Easter: Rogation Sunday

5 May 2024 Collect O Lord,from whom all good things do come;Grant to us thy humble servants,that by thy holy inspirationwe may think those things that be good,and by thy merciful guiding may perform the same;through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. 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 … Continue reading The lectionary for the sixth Sunday of Easter: Rogation Sunday

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