Happy December 29th! Today we remember the Holy Innocents that were slaughtered at the hands of Herod. Todays remembrance was transferred from yesterday, Dec 28th. Today is traditionally the day we remember St. Thomas of Canterbury (aka Thomas à Becket). We have a window at ASA dedicated to him and his image is on the mural behind the high altar. Information about Holy Innocents: satucket/lectionary/Innocents.htm Information about Thomas of Canterbury: satucket/lectionary/Thomas_Becket.htm Opening... Their sound has gone out into all lands, and their message to the ends of the world. (Psalm 19:4) O Lord, open our lips. And our mouth shall proclaim your praise. 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. Canticle 19 The Song of the Redeemed (Revelation 15:3-4) O ruler of the universe, Lord God, great deeds are they that you have done, surpassing human understanding. Your ways are ways of righteousness and truth, O King of all the ages Who can fail to do you homage, Lord and sing the praises of your Name for you only are the Holy One. All nations will draw near and fall down before you because your just and holy works have been revealed. 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. Collect for Holy Innocents... We remember today, O God, the slaughter of the holy innocents of Bethlehem by King Herod. Receive, we pray, into the arms of your mercy all innocent victims; and by your great might frustrate the designs of evil tyrants and establish your rule of justice, love, and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Collect for Thomas Becket... O God, our strength and our salvation, who called your servant Thomas Becket to be a shepherd of your people and a defender of your Church: Keep your household from all evil and raise up among us faithful pastors and leaders who are wise in the ways of the Gospel; through Jesus Christ the shepherd of our souls, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. In the World Cycle of Prayer, we remember and pray for all the people of Namibia. In the Ecumenical Cycle of Prayer, we remember and pray for our sisters and brothers who are members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa. The Collect for Christmas... O God, you have caused this holy season to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen. Add your personal intentions/petitions/thanksgivings/praises... To my humble supplications O Lord, give ear and acceptation Save us, your servants, that have no Help nor hope but You alone. Amen. Benediction... Let us bless the Lord this day through all that we say and do. Thanks be to God. May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. (Romans 15:13)
Posted on: Mon, 29 Dec 2014 14:23:50 +0000