Good Evening Dear Family!
Happy Keeping the Faith Friday Fearlessly Without Fretting!
Wow it is Memorial Day Weekend! The year is marching by and we are heading into late Spring. I looked at the calendar and realized that Pentecost is a week away. We are in a period of waiting for the coming of the Advocate, Paraclete, Holy Comforter, The Holy Spirit, or Pneuma. Think of this time as a mini- Advent and time to discern and accept God's call. God's call doesn't need to be frightening Each one of us is called by God to do God work in what ever form that takes. God has called me to write this blog. At first I didn't know what to expect or what to do but God equipped me as God equips you. So during this weekend retreat let us listen to God's still small voice of CALM(Compassion, Acceptance, Love, and Mercy) and for God's call. Listen to what God is saying to your heart home What you are doing daily may be just what God wants you to do and to be.Remember you'll never know until you experience God's gentle tap on the shoulder or hear God's voice calling you out of your comfort zone. Today we celebrate Augustine of Canterbury the First Archbishop of Canterbury The lessons speak of call and Jesus's call to the disciples to become Fishers of People! The lessons are fairly short and so will be our prayers. We need to rest and also do our Worry/Sabbath work too to get us ready for our time of silence and retreat this weekend.
Be still and know that I am God.
Be still and know
Be still
Be
Inhale God's love
Exhale Love of God, Neighbor, and ourselves.
Click on the link below for our opening hymn
Georgetown
Christ is risen. Alleluia.
And has appeared to the disciples. Alleluia.
Light of the World Phos hilaron
Light of the world, in grace and beauty,
Mirror of God’s eternal face,
Transparent flame of love’s free duty,
You bring salvation to our race.
Now, as we see the lights of evening,
We raise our voice in hymns of praise;
Worthy are you of endless blessing,
Sun of our night, lamp of our days.
Psalm 66:1–8
Jubilate Deo
1 Be joyful in God, all you lands; *
sing the glory of his Name;
sing the glory of his praise.
2 Say to God, "How awesome are your deeds! *
because of your great strength your enemies cringe before you.
3 All the earth bows down before you, *
sings to you, sings out your Name."
4 Come now and see the works of God, *
how wonderful he is in his doing toward all people.
5 He turned the sea into dry land,
so that they went through the water on foot, *
and there we rejoiced in him.
6 In his might he rules for ever;
his eyes keep watch over the nations; *
let no rebel rise up against him.
7 Bless our God, you peoples; *
make the voice of his praise to be heard;
8 Who holds our souls in life, *
and will not allow our feet to slip.
Tobit 13:1,10–11
Then Tobit said:
“Blessed be God who lives for ever,
because his kingdom lasts throughout all ages.
Acknowledge the Lord, for he is good,
and bless the King of the ages,
so that his tent may be rebuilt in you in joy.
May he cheer all those within you who are captives,
and love all those within you who are distressed,
to all generations for ever.
A bright light will shine to all the ends of the earth;
many nations will come to you from far away,
the inhabitants of the remotest parts of the earth to your holy name,
bearing gifts in their hands for the King of heaven.
Generation after generation will give joyful praise in you;
the name of the chosen city will endure for ever.”
A Song of Ezekiel
Ezekiel 36:24-28
I will take you from among all nations; *
and gather you from all lands to bring you home.
I will sprinkle clean water upon you; *
and purify you from false gods and uncleanness.
A new heart I will give you *
and a new spirit put within you.
I will take the stone heart from your chest *
and give you a heart of flesh.
I will help you walk in my laws *
and cherish my commandments and do them.
You shall be my people, *
and I will be your God.
2 Corinthians 5:17–20a
If anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting the message of reconciliation to us. So we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us.
Canticle Q
A Song of Christ’s Goodness
Anselm of Canterbury
Jesus, as a mother you gather your people to you; *
you are gentle with us as a mother with her children.
Often you weep over our sins and our pride, *
tenderly you draw us from hatred and judgment.
You comfort us in sorrow and bind up our wounds, *
in sickness you nurse us and with pure milk you feed us.
Jesus, by your dying, we are born to new life; *
by your anguish and labor we come forth in joy.
Despair turns to hope through your sweet goodness; *
through your gentleness, we find comfort in fear.
Your warmth gives life to the dead, *
your touch makes sinners righteous.
Lord Jesus, in your mercy, heal us; *
in your love and tenderness, remake us.
In your compassion, bring grace and forgiveness, *
for the beauty of heaven, may your love prepare us
Luke 5:1–11
Once while Jesus was standing beside the lake of Gennesaret, and the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, he saw two boats there at the shore of the lake; the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little way from the shore. Then he sat down and taught the crowds from the boat. When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, "Put out into the deep water and let down your nets for a catch." Simon answered, "Master, we have worked all night long but have caught nothing. Yet if you say so, I will let down the nets." When they had done this, they caught so many fish that their nets were beginning to break. So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both boats, so that they began to sink. But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, "Go away from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man!" For he and all who were with him were amazed at the catch of fish that they had taken; and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. Then Jesus said to Simon, "Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching people." When they had brought their boats to shore, they left everything and followed him.
A Song of Our Adoption
Ephesians 1:3-10
Blessed are you, the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, *
for you have blessed us in Christ
with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places.
Before the world was made, you chose us to be yours in Christ, *
that we should be holy and blameless before you.
You destined us for adoption as your children through Jesus Christ, *
according to the good pleasure of your will,
To the praise of your glorious grace, *
that you have freely given us in the Beloved.
In you, we have redemption through the blood of Christ,
the forgiveness of our sins,
According to the riches of your grace *
which you have lavished upon us.
You have made known to us, in all wisdom and insight, *
the mystery of your will,
According to your good pleasure which you set forth in Christ, *
as a plan for the fullness of time,
To gather together all things in Christ, *
things in heaven and things on earth.
O Lord our God, by your Son Jesus Christ you called your apostles and sent them forth to preach the Gospel to the nations: We bless your holy Name for your servant Augustine, first Archbishop of Canterbury, whose labors in propagating your Church among the English people we commemorate today; and we pray that all whom you call and send may do your will, and bide your time, and see your glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
The Song of Mary Magnificat
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in you, O God my Savior, *
for you have looked with favor on your lowly servant.
From this day all generations will call me blessed: *
you, the Almighty, have done great things for me,
and holy is your name.
You have mercy on those who fear you *
from generation to generation.
You have shown strength with your arm *
and scattered the proud in their conceit,
Casting down the mighty from their thrones *
and lifting up the lowly.
You have filled the hungry with good things *
and sent the rich away empty.
You have come to the help of your servant Israel, *
for you have remembered your promise of mercy,
The promise made to our forebears, *
to Abraham and his children for ever.
For Vocation in Daily Work (BCP)*Almighty God our heavenly Father, you declare your gloryand show forth your handiwork in the heavens and in theearth: Deliver us in our various occupations from the serviceof self alone, that we may do the work you give us to do intruth and beauty and for the common good; for the sake ofhim who came among us as one who serves, your Son JesusChrist our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the HolySpirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
We pray this night for all of our family members who are fighting cancer and many other potentially life threatening illness and their caregiving support teams.
We pray for peaceful resolutions to the many war torn areas of the world especially in the lands of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. We pray for all who are in danger and especially those not of the Islamic faith. We pray for safety for all of those who work in embassies and consulates.
We pray for our Islamic brothers and sisters who are fasting during Ramadan and that they may know that the majority of them do not engage in terrorist acts and practice peace.
We pray for those who are discerning vocations and new life paths and that those who are seeking well paying employment may find it and those who have new employ may have that forever job.
We pray for all Women and Children who are being denied civil and human rights We pray for an end to violence against women and girls.
We pray for loving acceptance of all your beloved children who were made your image and likeness.
We pray for all caregivers that they may become good caregivers to themselves.
We pray for all who mourn and are preparing to lay their loved ones to rest and that they may find family and friends willing to show loving compassion and step up to care.
We pray for those who are in hospital and awaiting surgery that they may feel the your healing arms around them and that their bodies, minds, and spirits may accept your healing and that they may be made whole.
God we offer our own prayers, thanksgivings, celebrations and remembrances to you in the silence of our hearts for_______________
We pray for all the homeless, hungry, marginalized, those who are afraid this night. We pray that the homeless may find shelter and that there may be varieties of shelters to meet their needs and help our local faith communities and agencies may realize that there isn't a one size fits all approach to homelessness.
All these prayers we ask in your son Jesus' Name. Amen.
A Prayer attributed to St. Francis (BCP)*
Lord, make us instruments of your peace. Where there is
hatred, let us sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where
there is discord, union; where there is doubt, faith; where
there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where
there is sadness, joy. Grant that we may not so much seek to
be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is
in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we
are born to eternal life. Amen.
* The BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER'
Closing Hymn
The Call - Ralph Vaughn Wiilams
Or this Closing
God may we seek you and find you as we pray
God may we seek you and find you in times of rest and renewal.
God may we seek you and find you in times when we feel down and discouraged. May we feel your loving and abiding presence.
God may we seek you and find you in the eyes of all of our family members . God let us sew seeds of love, hope, joy, and peace.
God may we seek you and find you in our heart homes and be warmed by your love. May we shine the light of your love with the love that comes from our heart homes.
God may we seek you and find you in all your living creatures and in your Cathedral of Love and Life.
God may we seek you and find you in your still small voice of calm.
God may we seek you and find you in the faces of all of our most vulnerable and fragile family members who are crying out for help and seeking universal human rights, justice, equality, and acceptance.
God may we seek you and find you in all those who practice medicine and the arts of healing. We pray for those who are ill and in need of healing of their bodies, minds, and spirits.
God may we seek you and find you in the light of all children's eyes and that they may be protected and loved.
God may we seek you and find you in times of peace and quiet.
God may we seek you and find you in places of memories and family history.
God may we seek you and find you in all of our loved ones who now reside in the Thin Places as we remember them and hold them in our heart homes.
God may we seek you and find your presence in our heart homes as we grieve any kind of loss.
God may we seek you and find you as we pray for ourselves and our family members who have requested prayers on our behalf remembering especially____________________
God may we seek you and find you in the daily celebration of our lives and in celebration of____________
God we pray these our prayers and may we seek you and find you answering them in the Name of your only Son Jesus the Christ who knocks at the doors of our heart homes. Amen.
O Lord our God, by your Son Jesus Christ you called your apostles and sent them forth to preach the Gospel to the nations: We bless your holy Name for your servant Augustine, first Archbishop of Canterbury, whose labors in propagating your Church among the English people we commemorate today; and we pray that all whom you call and send may do your will, and bide your time, and see your glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
The Song of Mary Magnificat
Luke 1:46-55
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior; *
for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant
From this day all generations will call me blessed: *
the Almighty has done great things for me,
and holy is his Name.
He has mercy on those who fear him *
in every generation.
He has shown the strength of his arm, *
he has scattered the proud in their conceit.
He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, *
and has lifted up the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things, *
and the rich he has sent away empty.
He has come to the help of his servant Israel, *
for he has remembered his promise of mercy,
The promise he made to our fathers, *
to Abraham and his children for ever.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as It was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
Isaiah 61:1-3
The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me,
because the LORD has anointed me;
he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed,
to bind up the brokenhearted,
to proclaim liberty to the captives,
and release to the prisoners;
to proclaim the year of the LORD's favor,
and the day of vengeance of our God;
to comfort all who mourn;
to provide for those who mourn in Zion—
to give them a garland instead of ashes,
the oil of gladness instead of mourning,
the mantle of praise instead of a faint spirit.
They will be called oaks of righteousness,
the planting of the LORD, to display his glory.
The Song of Simeon Nunc dimittis
Luke 2:29-32
Lord, you now have set your servant free *
to go in peace as you have promised;
For these eyes of mine have seen the Savior, *
whom you have prepared for all the world to see:
A Light to enlighten the nations, *
and the glory of your people Israel.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
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Closing Hymn
The Summons
Good night Family of God May we listen for God's call always May we answer God's call by doing God Work, meditating and spreading God News, and may we do all this with a loving and giving heart I love you and give God thanks for you always.
With love and prayers,
Sara
For Your Information on the saint of the day please click on the link below:
Augustine of Canterbury
--Saint Augustine (Austin) of Canterbury
Resources:
Book of Common Prayer
Enriching our Worship.
Youtube for hymns.
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