Lectionary 08/10/2023
- Proper 22 /Ordinary 27 - Year A
Lectionary Readings
Philippians 3:4b-14
Twelve Months of Sundays Year A - Proper 22 Year A
Twelve Months of Sundays Year A - Proper 22 Year A
by SPCK - N T Wright
Ordinary Time - Proper 22 Exodus 20.1–4, 7–9, 12–20 Philippians 3.4b–14 Matthew 21.33–46 The parable of the wicked tenants tells the story of Israel in such a way as to highlight Jesus’ own work and fate as the plot’s denouement. But, as with many parables, and many great non-bib…
Lectionary Reflections Year A - Proper 22 Year A
Lectionary Reflections Year A - Proper 22 Year A
by SPCK - Jane Williams
Lectionary reflections - Year A Ordinary Time Proper 22 Isaiah 5.1–7 Philippians 3.4b-14 Matthew 21.33–46 The people listening to the story of the vineyard would have responded to it on a number of different levels. Some of them would have recognized this vineyard from Isaiah 5 a…
Why put our faith in transient things
Why put our faith in transient things
by Andrew Pratt
Why put our faith in transient things Why put our faith in transient things, satanic mills of industry, the wealth that we accumulate, or even churches' history? The rites that we revere and praise, the hymns we sing, the prayers we pray, the actions we see as divine were human …
Ticking the boxes
Ticking the boxes
by Marjorie Dobson
Ticking the boxes (two characters. Interviewer (I) and respondent (R). Only props needed are clipboard and pen for the interviewer, who ticks boxes as the questions are answered.) I. Good morning. If you have a few minutes to spare, I’d like to ask you a few questions. We’re doin…
Twelve Months of Sunday year c - The Fifth Sunday of Lent Year C
Twelve Months of Sunday year c - The Fifth Sunday of Lent Year C
by SPCK - N T Wright
The Fifth Sunday of Lent (Passiontide begins) Isaiah 43.16–21 Philippians 3.4b–14 John 12.1–8 Two stark characterizations from John: the full-blown devotion of Mary and the brooding cynicism of Judas. (On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays I think this may perhaps be the same story …
Lectionary Reflection Year C - The Fifth Sunday of Lent Year C
Lectionary Reflection Year C - The Fifth Sunday of Lent Year C
by SPCK - Jane Williams
The Fifth Sunday of Lent Isaiah 43.16–21 Philippians 3.4b–14 John 12.1–8 Our Lenten readings have now brought us face to face with what this season is about. We are attempting, with some discipline, to prepare ourselves for Good Friday and Easter. At the start of Lent, with the s…
Whatever gains I once held dear
Whatever gains I once held dear
by Andrew Pratt
Whatever gains I once held dear, the things of earth or heaven above; I now reflect and know their flaws, they fade before abundant love. Verses 2-3 follow Tune: WINCHESTER NEW; WILTON (Stanley) Metre: LM Andrew Pratt (born 1948) Words © 24/2/2013 Stainer & Bell Ltd, London, En…
LWPT Meditations - Fifth Sunday of Lent - Year C
LWPT Meditations - Fifth Sunday of Lent - Year C
by Susan Thorne
Meditation – 5th Sunday in Lent Year C Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalm 126 Philippians 3;4b-14 John 12:1-8 Jesus anointed for burial by Mary Our God makes impossible things happen; this is the message of the lectionary readings for today. For the nation of Judah in captivity in Babylon, Go…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Proper 22 (27) - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Proper 22 (27) - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost – Proper 22(27) - Year A Hymn: God is love, let heaven adore him or The silent language of the stars (based on Psalm 19) Prayer: God of every shining constellation Hymn: I come with joy, a child of God (I come with joy to meet my Lord) or We nee…
clouds and glory - Proper 22 - Year A
clouds and glory - Proper 22 - Year A
by SPCK - David Adam
Proper 22 Year A Lord you have called us to know you, You have called us to love you, You have called us to serve you. Make us worthy of our calling. May we proclaim your power and your peace. May we rejoice in your light and in your love; Through Christ the living Lord. Amen…
The Act of Prayer Year C - Fifth Sunday of Lent - Year C
The Act of Prayer Year C - Fifth Sunday of Lent - Year C
by BRF - John Birch
Fifth Sunday of Lent Year C Opening prayer In our fellowship together, our singing and our prayer, we hear your voice whisper into our lives, ‘See, I am doing a new thing!’ God of new beginnings, grant us a new heart for worship, a new heart for your people, a new love for our ne…
glimpses of glory - The Fifth Sunday of Lent - Year C
glimpses of glory - The Fifth Sunday of Lent - Year C
by SPCK - David Adam
The Fifth Sunday of Lent (Passiontide begins) Almighty god, we give thanks for your great love towards us and the whole world, love revealed in our Lord, Jesus Christ, who by his death destroyed death, and who for us has opened the gates of glory. We pray that, sharing in the fel…
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 107 13/03/16
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 107 13/03/16
by Twelvebaskets Ltd
A selection of commentary, reflection and prayer ideas from various Christian authors and the full bible texts from the NRSV for this week's lectionary. NOW INCLUDING SERIALISED BOOKS FROM SPCK AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM BRF. Check below for details. Subscribe to Fresh Thoughts For S…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Fifth Sunday of Lent - Year C
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Fifth Sunday of Lent - Year C
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Fifth Sunday of Lent - Year C Service contents: Hymn: Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us or When our lives are tossed and windswept Reading: Isaiah 43:16-21 Poem: New things Reading: Psalm 126 Monologue: ‘Those that sow in tears shall reap in joy.’ Prayer: Sowing in tears Hymn: Th…
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 188
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 188
by Twelvebaskets Ltd
A selection of commentary, reflection and prayer ideas from various Christian authors and the full bible texts from the NRSV for this week's lectionary. NOW INCLUDING SERIALISED BOOKS FROM SPCK AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM BRF. Check below for details. Subscribe to Fresh Thoughts For S…
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