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.
IN LAK’ECH
TÚ ERES MI OTRO YO.YOU ARE MY OTHER ME.SI TE HAGO DAÑO A TI,IF I DO HARM TO YOU,ME HAGO DAÑO A MI MISMO.I DO HARM TO MYSELF.SI TE AMO Y RESPETO,IF I LOVE AND RESPECT YOU,ME AMO Y RESPETO YO.I LOVE AND RESPECT MYSELF.LUIS VALDEZ A Smudging Prayer
Creator,
our Father in heaven,
we come to you as your children.
We confess that we are weak and broken images of you.
We pray for the forgiveness and healing you give in Jesus Christ. May his Spirit clean our spirits, minds, hearts, and bodies.
We pray that your Holy Spirit will help us to worship in spirit and truth.
We pray in the name of Jesus, so that his Spirit will carry our prayers to you. Amen.
Christ our Passover Pascha nostrum
1 Corinthians 5:7-8; Romans 6:9-11; 1 Corinthians 15:20-22
Alleluia.
Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us; *
therefore let us keep the feast,
Not with old leaven, the leaven of malice and evil, *
but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. Alleluia.
Christ being raised from the dead will never die again; *
death no longer has dominion over him.
The death that he died, he died to sin, once for all; *
but the life he lives, he lives to God.
So also consider yourselves dead to sin, *
and alive to God in Jesus Christ our Lord. Alleluia.
Christ has been raised from the dead, *
the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.
For since by a man came death, *
by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead.
For as in Adam all die, *
so in Christ shall all be made alive. Alleluia.
103 Benedic, anima mea
[1 Bless the Lord, O my soul, *
and all that is within me, bless his holy Name.
2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, *
and forget not all his benefits.
3 He forgives all your sins *
and heals all your infirmities;
4 He redeems your life from the grave *
and crowns you with mercy and loving-kindness;
5 He satisfies you with good things, *
and your youth is renewed like an eagle's.
6 The Lord executes righteousness *
and judgment for all who are oppressed.
7 He made his ways known to Moses *
and his works to the children of Israel.
8 The Lord is full of compassion and mercy, *
slow to anger and of great kindness.
9 He will not always accuse us, *
nor will he keep his anger for ever.
10 He has not dealt with us according to our sins, *
nor rewarded us according to our wickedness.
11 For as the heavens are high above the earth, *
so is his mercy great upon those who fear him.
12 As far as the east is from the west, *
so far has he removed our sins from us.]
13 As a father cares for his children, *
so does the Lord care for those who fear him.
14 For he himself knows whereof we are made; *
he remembers that we are but dust.
15 Our days are like the grass; *
we flourish like a flower of the field;
16 When the wind goes over it, it is gone, *
and its place shall know it no more.
17 But the merciful goodness of the Lord endures for ever
on those who fear him, *
and his righteousness on children's children;
18 On those who keep his covenant *
and remember his commandments and do them.
19 The Lord has set his throne in heaven, *
and his kingship has dominion over all.
20 Bless the Lord, you angels of his,
you mighty ones who do his bidding, *
and hearken to the voice of his word.
21 Bless the Lord, all you his hosts, *
you ministers of his who do his will.
22 Bless the Lord, all you works of his,
in all places of his dominion; *
bless the Lord, O my soul.
Isaiah 57:14-19
A Promise of Help and Healing
14 It shall be said,
‘Build up, build up, prepare the way,
remove every obstruction from my people’s way.’
15 For thus says the high and lofty one
who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy:
I dwell in the high and holy place,
and also with those who are contrite and humble in spirit,
to revive the spirit of the humble,
and to revive the heart of the contrite.
16 For I will not continually accuse,
nor will I always be angry;
for then the spirits would grow faint before me,
even the souls that I have made.
17 Because of their wicked covetousness I was angry;
I struck them, I hid and was angry;
but they kept turning back to their own ways.
18 I have seen their ways, but I will heal them;
I will lead them and repay them with comfort,
creating for their mourners the fruit of the lips.*
19 Peace, peace, to the far and the near, says the Lord;
and I will heal them.
The Song of Mary Magnificat
Luke 1:46-55
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.
1 Corinthians 4:9-13
9For I think that God has exhibited us apostles as last of all, as though sentenced to death, because we have become a spectacle to the world, to angels and to mortals. 10We are fools for the sake of Christ, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are held in honour, but we in disrepute. 11To the present hour we are hungry and thirsty, we are poorly clothed and beaten and homeless, 12and we grow weary from the work of our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure; 13when slandered, we speak kindly. We have become like the rubbish of the world, the dregs of all things, to this very day.
A Song of the Heavenly City
Revelation 21:22-26, 22:1-4
I saw no temple in the city, *
for its temple is the God of surpassing strength and the Lamb.
And the city has no need of sun or moon to light it, *
for the glory of God shines on it, and its lamp is the Lamb.
By its light the nations shall walk, *
and the rulers of the world lay their honor and glory there.
Its gates shall never be shut by day, nor shall there be any night; * into it they will bring the honor and glory of nations.
I saw the clean river of the water of life, bright as crystal, * flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb.
The tree of life spanned the river, giving fruit every month, * and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of nations.
All curses cease where the throne of God and the Lamb stands, and all servants give worship there; *
there they will see God’s face, whose Name shall be on their foreheads.
Matthew 11:1-6
11Now when Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and proclaim his message in their cities.
Messengers from John the Baptist
2 When John heard in prison what the Messiah* was doing, he sent word by his* disciples 3and said to him, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?’ 4Jesus answered them, ‘Go and tell John what you hear and see: 5the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers* are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have good news brought to them. 6And blessed is anyone who takes no offence at me.’
A Song of the Spirit
Revelation 22:12-17
“Behold, I am coming soon,” says the Lord, “and bringing my reward with me, *
to give to everyone according to their deeds.
“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, * the beginning and the end.”
Blessed are those who do God’s commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, *
and may enter the city through the gates. “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to you, *
with this testimony for all the churches. “I am the root and the offspring of David, *
I am the bright morning star.” “Come!” say the Spirit and the Bride; *
“Come!” let each hearer reply! Come forward, you who are thirsty, *
let those who desire take the water of life as a gift.
The Collects of the Day
Third Sunday of Easter
O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen
God of compassion, who binds up the wounds of your children: Help us, following the example of your servants Damien and Marianne, to be bold and loving in service to all who are shunned for the diseases they suffer, that your grace may be poured forth upon all; through Jesus Christ, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Here is our meditation music for tonight: Paul Winter Consort -Icarus
Risen Lord Be with us this night and give us courage to feel and know your presence in our lives.
Risen Lord we pray for all of our family members who do not know you yet.
Risen Lord may we always love the least of these our family members.
Risen' Lord we pray for all who are ill and in need of healing of our bodies, minds, and spirits.
Risen Lord come into the hearts of those who are seeking do divide and not unite. We pray for peace and that hearts may be turned towards God.
Risen Lord guide all those who are transitioning into the Thin Places may they have a pain free and joyful journey into eternal joy.
Risen Lord help us to comfort all who mourn and give them love and compassion.
Risen Lord we pray for all those in ministry that they are getting rest after Holy Week and Easter Day.
Risen Lord we pray for an end to violence, abuse, and terror.
Risen Lord may we always meet you in the fellowship of breaking bread.
Risen Lord we pray for________________
Risen Lord we give thanks for________________
Risen Lord we pray these our prayers and thanksgivings in your Name. Amen.
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial
and deliver us from evil.For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours
now and for ever. Amen.or the alternative form.Eternal Spirit,
Earth-maker, Pain-bearer, Life-giver,
Source of all that is and that shall be,
Father and Mother of us all,
Loving God, in whom is heaven:The hallowing of your name echo through the universe!
The way of your justice be followed by the peoples
of the world!
Your heavenly will be done by all created beings!
Your commonwealth of peace and freedom
sustain our hope and come on earth.With the bread we need for today, feed us.
In the hurts we absorb from one another, forgive us.
In times of temptation and test, strengthen us.
From trials too great to endure, spare us.
From the grip of all that is evil, free us.For you reign in the glory of the power that is love,
now and for ever. Amen.
Let us pray in the words attributed to St. Francis and Teresa of Avila.A Prayer attributed to St. Francis
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.
Teresa of Avila (1515–1582)Christ Has No Body
“Christ has no body now but yours. No hands, no feet on earth but yours. Yours are the eyes through which he looks compassion on this world. Yours are the feet with which he walks to do good. Yours are the hands through which he blesses all the world. Yours are the hands, yours are the feet, yours are the eyes, you are his body. Christ has no body now on earth but yours.” Teresa of AvilaThe Beatitudes Matthew 5:3–12Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven. (5:3)Blessed are those who mourn: for they will be comforted. (5:4)Blessed are the meek: for they will inherit the earth. (5:5)Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness: for they will be filled. (5:6)Blessed are the merciful: for they will be shown mercy. (5:7)Blessed are the pure in heart: for they will see God. (5:8)Blessed are the peacemakers: for they will be called children of God. (5:9)Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (5:10)
Prayers for Easter!
Jesus we give thanks for your rising from the dead and redeeming us from sin, fear, and invisibility.
Jesus we give thanks for the women in your life who bore witness to your resurrection and thereby gave us a place in ministry with you.
Jesus we give thanks for your institution of the Holy Eucharist and making us aware of who you truly are in the breaking of the bread and in fellowship with one another.
Jesus we give thanks for your acceptance of all of us and including us on your journey with you.
Jesus we give thanks for your healing power everyday that we live move, and have our being.
Jesus we give thanks for you who came down from heaven to be among us and live as we are from babyhood and until your resurrection.
Jesus we pray for all who are in need of healing now, be with them and may they feel your love and give them courage.
Jesus we pray for all clergy and lay ministers who are in need of rest after this Lenten, Holy Week and Easter day.
Jesus we pray for all who mourn any kind of loss that they may feel your comforting hands upon them.
Jesus, we pray for all who are dying and those who have died and entered into the Thin Places.
Jesus, we pray for sound government. and that divisions may cease.
Jesus we pray and give thanks for this night all that is on our hearts minds and we pray especially for those who have asked us for our prayers.
Jesus , receive these our prayers in your name. Amen.
Let us continue to be at prayer:
Gracious and loving God we give thanks to you for allowing us to have minds to think and the courage to ask questions. We pray that our family members around the world may be able to speak freely and and question authority without fear or retribution. Gracious and loving God we pray for all of our family members who are living in times of doubt and uncertainty. Give them calm hearts, minds, and spirits. Help us O God to lovingly respond to their needs and concerns.Gracious and loving God we pray for an end to all forms of violence and hate. We pray that we may use our words, thoughts, and deeds, as you would have us to. Gracious and loving God, we pray for all victims of terror, human trafficking, bullying, abuse, and degradation. We pray for all refugees that would like to return home and if that isn't possible they may find a forever country where they will be loved and accepted with out fear and judgement. Gracious and loving God we pray for all of our family members who are ill that they may find comfort and healing. We pray especially for those who are in ER waiting for treatment on the weekends. Gracious and loving God we pray for all who have died this week and those who are transitioning into the Thin Places. We remember and pray for_____________________.Gracious and loving God we pray for the week to come and that we may pick up and lay down what ever we need to, to be closer to you. Gracious and loving God we pray that we may continue to walk with you as we journey on and carry the banner Love and carry the Light of Christ into the world. Gracious and loving God help us always to remember this "The light of Christ in me, Recognizes the Light of Christ in you!'Gracious and loving God we lay these our prayers and thanksgivings before you_______________and pray them in the Most Holy Name of Jesus. Amen.Or these:Jesus banish our doubts so that we may believe and know that you not only rose from the dead but entered into our forgiven hearts with love. May our hearts and heart homes be ever widened to include the ability to love more and more fully.
Jesus take away our fears that bind us so that we may be ever drawn more closely to you.
Jesus, give us the strength and courage to speak for the voiceless and invisible.
Jesus, we pray for all who are ill and in need of healing. We pray especially for_____
Jesus, we pray for those who are facing many struggles this week that they may find peace, joy, hope,love, and a spirit of calm.
Jesus, we pray for our family members who are in need of prayer especially for ____________
Jesus, keep our hearts open to new possibilities and new lives and new loves.
Jesus, banish all those who have hardness of heart and who do not know how to love family members who differ from themselves.
Jesus help us when we need to be focused and not distracted this week. Give us energy and banish fatigue.
Jesus we pray for all those who have chronic illnesses of body, mind, and spirit.Jesus we lift up these our prayers to you in your most holy name. Amen.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.
God’s Blessing be with you,
Christ’s peace be with you,
the Spirit’s outpouring be with you,
now and always. Amen.
(source: Celtic)
The Wisdom of God
the Love of God
and the Grace of God
strengthen you
to be Christ’s hands and heart in this world,
in the name of the Holy Trinity. Amen.
(source: Celtic)
Good Night Beloved Community. Don't forget this is the new Prayer Walking Frame Work we continue our prayer focus in praying for peace in the world especially Syria and asking God to show us where and how we can make positive changes wherever we plant our pilgrim and holy feet. We especially pray for all of our family members who feel invisible, refugees, the hungry, and we pray that we may be truly peacemakers and God's children and one family in love, service, and in unity.
The prayer walking framework is designed for all fitness levels or no fitness level at all when you can pray in place. We will begin with the toolkit a.k.a. the things you need for your prayer walk:
WaterClothing appropriate for the weatherHatSun ScreenWell cushioned and supportive shoes.Music if you so desire.Do not carry a bag unless you are going to an event or to the store, church, appointment. Jesus was right about traveling light.
We begin our time remembering to secure our homes and make sure we have our house key with us. Take time to secure your shoe laces.
Pause.
Give thanks to God for being able to walk in God's Cathedral of life.Pray for your neighbors.When you see uneven pavement pray for those who repair our infrastructure.When you approach a Stop sign. Pause, reflect, and decide your route and length of walk.Use the signage along the way to help you design your prayer intentions. If you are walking to the store - pray for the hungry, farmworkers, grocery clerks, food banks etc.If you are walking to the doctor's office as I did today, I prayed by name for the sick, the ill, for the medical personnel and for calm nerves for myself.I prayed the prayer requests that were given me. Adjust your prayer walk to fit in with your schedule instead of walking at a set time that may or may not work for you.Take time for quiet and appreciate nature. Introspection should be the last half of the walk.Remember this is a sprint not a marathon as we place our feet upon holy ground. Give thanks to God when you return home.Hydrate as much as you can and give thanks to God for the gift of water and feel it coursing through your veins as you are empowered with love energy to serve God in the world. Remember to honor our family members who are sharing the side walk with us and greet them. Our smiles and courtesy reflect Jesus to others.
Those are the basics. You don't even need a prayer book.
I love you all!
Love, blessings, peace, and may we always be peacemakers,
Sara
Resources.
Enriching Our Worship 1 - 1997Book of Common PrayerThe Good Book ClubSatucket Lectionaryhttp://satucket.com/lectionary/damien_marianne_molokai.htmYouTubeOremus Bible BrowserWalk With Me On Our JourneyIn Lak 'Ech - Luis ValdezMetis Aboriginal MinistriesA New Zealand Prayer BookOther resources as notedPorch Light Prayer Vigil Blogs
You are invited to join Walk With Me On Our Journey as we begin Porch Light Prayer Vigils for Peace
http://walkwithmeonourjourney.blogspot.com/2018/04/you-are-invited-to-join-walk-with-me-on.html
Being Bold in the Service of God and as The Beloved Community
http://walkwithmeonourjourney.blogspot.com/2018/04/being-bold-in-service-of-god-and-as.htmlA Time To Remember and Never Forgethttp://walkwithmeonourjourney.blogspot.com/2018/04/a-time-to-remember-and-never-forget.html
A Smudging Prayer
Creator,
our Father in heaven,
we come to you as your children.
We confess that we are weak and broken images of you.
We pray for the forgiveness and healing you give in Jesus Christ. May his Spirit clean our spirits, minds, hearts, and bodies.
We pray that your Holy Spirit will help us to worship in spirit and truth.
We pray in the name of Jesus, so that his Spirit will carry our prayers to you. Amen.
Christ our Passover Pascha nostrum
1 Corinthians 5:7-8; Romans 6:9-11; 1 Corinthians 15:20-22
Alleluia.
Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us; *
therefore let us keep the feast,
Not with old leaven, the leaven of malice and evil, *
but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. Alleluia.
Christ being raised from the dead will never die again; *
death no longer has dominion over him.
The death that he died, he died to sin, once for all; *
but the life he lives, he lives to God.
So also consider yourselves dead to sin, *
and alive to God in Jesus Christ our Lord. Alleluia.
Christ has been raised from the dead, *
the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.
For since by a man came death, *
by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead.
For as in Adam all die, *
so in Christ shall all be made alive. Alleluia.
103 Benedic, anima mea
[1 Bless the Lord, O my soul, *
and all that is within me, bless his holy Name.
2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, *
and forget not all his benefits.
3 He forgives all your sins *
and heals all your infirmities;
4 He redeems your life from the grave *
and crowns you with mercy and loving-kindness;
5 He satisfies you with good things, *
and your youth is renewed like an eagle's.
6 The Lord executes righteousness *
and judgment for all who are oppressed.
7 He made his ways known to Moses *
and his works to the children of Israel.
8 The Lord is full of compassion and mercy, *
slow to anger and of great kindness.
9 He will not always accuse us, *
nor will he keep his anger for ever.
10 He has not dealt with us according to our sins, *
nor rewarded us according to our wickedness.
11 For as the heavens are high above the earth, *
so is his mercy great upon those who fear him.
12 As far as the east is from the west, *
so far has he removed our sins from us.]
13 As a father cares for his children, *
so does the Lord care for those who fear him.
14 For he himself knows whereof we are made; *
he remembers that we are but dust.
15 Our days are like the grass; *
we flourish like a flower of the field;
16 When the wind goes over it, it is gone, *
and its place shall know it no more.
17 But the merciful goodness of the Lord endures for ever
on those who fear him, *
and his righteousness on children's children;
18 On those who keep his covenant *
and remember his commandments and do them.
19 The Lord has set his throne in heaven, *
and his kingship has dominion over all.
20 Bless the Lord, you angels of his,
you mighty ones who do his bidding, *
and hearken to the voice of his word.
21 Bless the Lord, all you his hosts, *
you ministers of his who do his will.
22 Bless the Lord, all you works of his,
in all places of his dominion; *
bless the Lord, O my soul.
Isaiah 57:14-19
A Promise of Help and Healing
14 It shall be said,
‘Build up, build up, prepare the way,
remove every obstruction from my people’s way.’
15 For thus says the high and lofty one
who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy:
I dwell in the high and holy place,
and also with those who are contrite and humble in spirit,
to revive the spirit of the humble,
and to revive the heart of the contrite.
16 For I will not continually accuse,
nor will I always be angry;
for then the spirits would grow faint before me,
even the souls that I have made.
17 Because of their wicked covetousness I was angry;
I struck them, I hid and was angry;
but they kept turning back to their own ways.
18 I have seen their ways, but I will heal them;
I will lead them and repay them with comfort,
creating for their mourners the fruit of the lips.*
19 Peace, peace, to the far and the near, says the Lord;
and I will heal them.
The Song of Mary Magnificat
Luke 1:46-55
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. |
1 Corinthians 4:9-13
9For I think that God has exhibited us apostles as last of all, as though sentenced to death, because we have become a spectacle to the world, to angels and to mortals. 10We are fools for the sake of Christ, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are held in honour, but we in disrepute. 11To the present hour we are hungry and thirsty, we are poorly clothed and beaten and homeless, 12and we grow weary from the work of our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure; 13when slandered, we speak kindly. We have become like the rubbish of the world, the dregs of all things, to this very day.
A Song of the Heavenly City
Revelation 21:22-26, 22:1-4
I saw no temple in the city, *
for its temple is the God of surpassing strength and the Lamb.
And the city has no need of sun or moon to light it, *
for the glory of God shines on it, and its lamp is the Lamb.
By its light the nations shall walk, *
and the rulers of the world lay their honor and glory there.
Its gates shall never be shut by day, nor shall there be any night; * into it they will bring the honor and glory of nations.
I saw the clean river of the water of life, bright as crystal, * flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb.
The tree of life spanned the river, giving fruit every month, * and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of nations.
All curses cease where the throne of God and the Lamb stands, and all servants give worship there; *
there they will see God’s face, whose Name shall be on their foreheads.
Matthew 11:1-6
11Now when Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and proclaim his message in their cities.
Messengers from John the Baptist
2 When John heard in prison what the Messiah* was doing, he sent word by his* disciples 3and said to him, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?’ 4Jesus answered them, ‘Go and tell John what you hear and see: 5the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers* are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have good news brought to them. 6And blessed is anyone who takes no offence at me.’
A Song of the Spirit
Revelation 22:12-17
“Behold, I am coming soon,” says the Lord, “and bringing my reward with me, *
to give to everyone according to their deeds.
“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, * the beginning and the end.”
Blessed are those who do God’s commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, *
and may enter the city through the gates. “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to you, *
with this testimony for all the churches. “I am the root and the offspring of David, *
I am the bright morning star.” “Come!” say the Spirit and the Bride; *
“Come!” let each hearer reply! Come forward, you who are thirsty, *
let those who desire take the water of life as a gift.
The Collects of the Day
Third Sunday of Easter
O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen
God of compassion, who binds up the wounds of your children: Help us, following the example of your servants Damien and Marianne, to be bold and loving in service to all who are shunned for the diseases they suffer, that your grace may be poured forth upon all; through Jesus Christ, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Risen Lord Be with us this night and give us courage to feel and know your presence in our lives.
Risen Lord we pray for all of our family members who do not know you yet.
Risen Lord may we always love the least of these our family members.
Risen' Lord we pray for all who are ill and in need of healing of our bodies, minds, and spirits.
Risen Lord come into the hearts of those who are seeking do divide and not unite. We pray for peace and that hearts may be turned towards God.
Risen Lord guide all those who are transitioning into the Thin Places may they have a pain free and joyful journey into eternal joy.
Risen Lord help us to comfort all who mourn and give them love and compassion.
Risen Lord we pray for all those in ministry that they are getting rest after Holy Week and Easter Day.
Risen Lord we pray for an end to violence, abuse, and terror.
Risen Lord may we always meet you in the fellowship of breaking bread.
Risen Lord we pray for________________
Risen Lord we give thanks for________________
Risen Lord we pray these our prayers and thanksgivings in your Name. Amen.
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial
and deliver us from evil.
now and for ever. Amen.
Earth-maker, Pain-bearer, Life-giver,
Source of all that is and that shall be,
Father and Mother of us all,
Loving God, in whom is heaven:
The way of your justice be followed by the peoples
of the world!
Your heavenly will be done by all created beings!
Your commonwealth of peace and freedom
sustain our hope and come on earth.
In the hurts we absorb from one another, forgive us.
In times of temptation and test, strengthen us.
From trials too great to endure, spare us.
From the grip of all that is evil, free us.
now and for ever. Amen.
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.
Jesus we give thanks for the women in your life who bore witness to your resurrection and thereby gave us a place in ministry with you.
Jesus we give thanks for your institution of the Holy Eucharist and making us aware of who you truly are in the breaking of the bread and in fellowship with one another.
Jesus we give thanks for your acceptance of all of us and including us on your journey with you.
Jesus we give thanks for your healing power everyday that we live move, and have our being.
Jesus we give thanks for you who came down from heaven to be among us and live as we are from babyhood and until your resurrection.
Jesus we pray for all who are in need of healing now, be with them and may they feel your love and give them courage.
Jesus we pray for all clergy and lay ministers who are in need of rest after this Lenten, Holy Week and Easter day.
Jesus we pray for all who mourn any kind of loss that they may feel your comforting hands upon them.
Jesus, we pray for all who are dying and those who have died and entered into the Thin Places.
Jesus, we pray for sound government. and that divisions may cease.
Jesus we pray and give thanks for this night all that is on our hearts minds and we pray especially for those who have asked us for our prayers.
Jesus , receive these our prayers in your name. Amen.
Jesus take away our fears that bind us so that we may be ever drawn more closely to you.
Jesus, give us the strength and courage to speak for the voiceless and invisible.
Jesus, we pray for all who are ill and in need of healing. We pray especially for_____
Jesus, we pray for those who are facing many struggles this week that they may find peace, joy, hope,love, and a spirit of calm.
Jesus, we pray for our family members who are in need of prayer especially for ____________
Jesus, keep our hearts open to new possibilities and new lives and new loves.
Jesus, banish all those who have hardness of heart and who do not know how to love family members who differ from themselves.
Jesus help us when we need to be focused and not distracted this week. Give us energy and banish fatigue.
Jesus we pray for all those who have chronic illnesses of body, mind, and spirit.
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.
Christ’s peace be with you,
the Spirit’s outpouring be with you,
now and always. Amen.
(source: Celtic)
The Wisdom of God
the Love of God
and the Grace of God
strengthen you
to be Christ’s hands and heart in this world,
in the name of the Holy Trinity. Amen.
(source: Celtic)
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