The Act of Prayer Year B - First Sunday of Christmas Year B
The Act of Prayer Year B - First Sunday of Christmas Year B
by BRF - John Birch
First Sunday of Christmas Year B Opening prayer We join with creation and the angels above in praising our maker and redeemer for the wonders around us, the glory of his grace, and the Christ-child, born in a stable who is salvation for all people upon earth…
The Act of Prayer Year C - First Sunday of Advent - Year C
The Act of Prayer Year C - First Sunday of Advent - Year C
by BRF - John Birch
First Sunday of Advent Year C Opening prayer This is Advent, a season of promise. In our worship we prepare for the birth of a baby in a dusty stable, and remind ourselves that this child will become the Saviour of the world,…
The Act of Prayer Year C - Fourth Sunday of Easter Year C
The Act of Prayer Year C - Fourth Sunday of Easter Year C
by BRF - John Birch
Fourth Sunday of Easter Year C Opening prayer The Bible gives us a wonderful image of God as shepherd, and in some parts of the world the enduring bond between the shepherd and his sheep has changed little since biblical times. It’s the dependence of the sheep on their shepherd f…
The Act of Prayer Year C - Fourth Sunday of Advent - Year C
The Act of Prayer Year C - Fourth Sunday of Advent - Year C
by BRF - John Birch
Fourth Sunday of Advent Year C Opening prayer The preparations are in place, the excitement mounts and, for those who are travelling to visit families, arrangements are finalised, clothes sorted, gifts wrapped and labelled…
The Act of Prayer Year B - Fourth Sunday of Epiphany Year B
The Act of Prayer Year B - Fourth Sunday of Epiphany Year B
by BRF - John Birch
Fourth Sunday of Epiphany Year B Opening prayer In this place and at this time, as we gather in your name, be the peace that we desire, the healing that we seek, the forgiveness that we need, in this place and at this time, as we gather in your name…
The Act of Prayer Year C - Fourth Sunday of Lent - Year C