22 November 2020 Collect Eternal Father,whose Son Jesus Christ ascended to the throne of heaventhat he might rule over all things as Lord and King:Keep the Church in the unity of the Spiritand in the bond of peace,and bring the whole created order to worship at his feet,who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever. Amen. The … Continue reading Lectionary for the Sunday before Advent (The Kingship of Christ)

15 November 2020 Collect Heavenly Father, whose blessed Son was revealed to destroy the works of the deviland to make us the children of God and heirs of eternal life:Grant that we, having this hope,may purify ourselves even as he is pure;that when he shall appear in power and great glory,we may be made like himin his eternal and glorious kingdom;where he is alive and … Continue reading Lectionary for the second 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

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

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

4 October 2020 Collect Almighty God,you have made us for yourself,and our hearts are restless till they find their rest in you:Teach us to offer ourselves to your service,that here we may have your peace,and in the world to come may see you face to face;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The First Reading: Exodus 20: 1-4, 7-9, 12-20 Then God spoke all these words: … Continue reading Lectionary for the seventeenth Sunday after Trinity

27 September 2020 Collect O Lord, Hear the prayers of your people who call upon you; and grant that they may both perceive and know what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to fulfil them; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The first reading: Exodus 17: 1-7 From the wilderness of Sin the whole congregation of the Israelites … Continue reading Lectionary for the sixteenth Sunday after Trinity