Happy Fourteenth Tuesday after Pentecost. Today we remember Ninian an early evangelizer of southern Scotland and northern England. Fitting we remember him today as the land of his birth will be voting soon to decide whether or not they will remain in the UK. missionstclare/english/people/sep16.html Opening... Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in you sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. (Psalm 19:14) 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 18 (BCP, pp. 93-94) A Song to the Lamb Revelation 4:11, 5:9-10, 13 Splendor and honor and kingly power * are yours by right, O Lord our God, For you created everything that is, * and by your will they were created and have their being; And yours by right, O Lamb that was slain, * for with your blood you have redeemed for God, From every family, language, people, and nation, * a kingdom of priests to serve our God. And so, to him who sits upon the throne, * and to Christ the Lamb, Be worship and praise, dominion and splendor, * for ever and for ever more. 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 Today... O God, who by the preaching of your blessed servant and bishop Ninian caused the light of the Gospel to shine in the land of Britain: Grant, we pray, that, having his life and labors in remembrance, we may show our thankfulness by following the example of his zeal and patience; through Jesus Christ our Lord, 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 the people of British Indian Ocean Territory. In the Ecumenical Cycle of Prayer, we remember and pray for our sisters and brothers who are members of the Romanian Orthodox Church. A Collect for the Human Family... O God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us through Jesus your Son: Look with compassion on the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Add your personal petitions/intentions/praises... To my humble supplications O Lord, give ear and acceptation Save me, your servant, that has no Help nor hope but You alone. Amen. Benediction... Let us bless the Lord this day in all that we say and do. Thanks be to God. [May] the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen. (2 Corinthians 13:14)
Posted on: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 10:02:40 +0000
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