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Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Intercessions - Advent 4 - Year C
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Intercessions - Advent 4 - Year C
by SPCK - Ian Black
Intercessions - Advent 4 - Year C God of mercy Holy is your name. Gracious God, our hearts leap for joy at your presence. Be with your Church as we prepare to celebrate again the festival of your birth . . . Increase our faith to trust in the fulfilment of your word. Gracious God…
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Intercessions - Advent 2 - Year C
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Intercessions - Advent 2 - Year C
by SPCK - Ian Black
Intercessions - Advent 2 - Year C Blessed be the Lord our God Who guides our feet into the way of peace. Saving God, you sent John to prepare the way for your Son. Give your Church grace to hear the cry in the spiritual wilderness . . . Transform our hearts to be open to your Spi…
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Intercessions - Advent 3 - Year C
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Intercessions - Advent 3 - Year C
by SPCK - Ian Black
Intercessions - Advent 3 - Year C Rejoice in the Lord always Sing aloud to God. Let us rejoice and give you thanks, O Lord, for you challenge and inspire your people. Make your Church expectant with your promise . . . As we rejoice in you, let your gentleness be known. Let us rej…
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Intercessions - Advent 1 - Year C
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Intercessions - Advent 1 - Year C
by SPCK - Ian Black
Intercessions - Advent 1 - Year C Remember us in your love, O Lord We put our trust in you. Lord Jesus Christ, we look for signs of your dawning Kingdom. Keep your Church expectant for the fulfilment of your promises . . . Keep us alert and focused on the hope of your coming. Lor…
Imagining the Lectionary: Word, life-space and enlightenment (Advent 3B)
Imagining the Lectionary: Word, life-space and enlightenment (Advent 3B)
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: Word, life-space and enlightenment (Advent 3B) Reflection accompanying images “The true light” , “The word became flesh” and “Living within the light of Christ as children of God” To Christian eyes the work of Spanish artist Jaume Plensa, on display at…
Imagining the Lectionary: Advent begins where we are
Imagining the Lectionary: Advent begins where we are
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: Advent begins where we are (Advent 2B) Reflection accompanying images “Heros de Lumiere by Igor Mitoraj” and “Heros de Lumiere by Igor Mitoraj monochrome” The Polish sculptor Igor Mitoraj takes the idioms of classical Graeco-Roman sculpture and gives …
Lectionary Reflections - Year B - The Fourth Sunday of Advent Year B
Lectionary Reflections - Year B - The Fourth Sunday of Advent Year B
by SPCK - Jane Williams
The Fourth Sunday of Advent 2 Samuel 7.1–11, 16 Romans 16.25–27 Luke 1.26–38 How can we honour God? How can we show our gratitude for what he has done and promise our obedience for the future? Perhaps our offerings sometimes resemble the mauled mouse that the cat brings in and la…
Lectionary Reflections - Year B - The First Sunday of Advent Year B
Lectionary Reflections - Year B - The First Sunday of Advent Year B
by SPCK - Jane Williams
The First Sunday of Advent Isaiah 64.1–9 1 Corinthians 1.3–9 Mark 13.24–37 A monk comes to his abbot, seeking enlightenment. He questions the abbot eagerly and impatiently, firing questions at him. But the abbot says, ‘Just look.’ The monk is very disappointed, ‘I’m always lookin…
Twelve Months of Sundays Year A - The Fourth Sunday of Advent Year A
Twelve Months of Sundays Year A - The Fourth Sunday of Advent Year A
by SPCK - N T Wright
The Fourth Sunday of Advent - Year A Isaiah 7: 10-16 Romans 1: 1-7 Matthew 1: 18-25 We were taught in college, and many repeat in the pulpit, that the word ’almah' in Isaiah 7.14 doesn’t mean ‘virgin’, but ‘young woman’. It’s not that easy, actually: the word is rare, and the oth…
Twelve Months of Sundays Year A - The First Sunday of Advent Year A
Twelve Months of Sundays Year A - The First Sunday of Advent Year A
by SPCK - N T Wright
The First Sunday of Advent - Year A Isaiah 2:1-5 Romans 13:11–14 Matthew 24:36–44 With the lectionary’s new year comes St Matthew, with warnings about the days of Noah. Noah’s solitary gospel cameo; he doesn’t feature much in the epistles, either. Why not? The point about Noah’s …
Clouds and Glory Year A - The Third Sunday of Advent - Year A
Clouds and Glory Year A - The Third Sunday of Advent - Year A
by SPCK - David Adam
The Third Sunday of Advent Isaiah 35. 1-10: Ps. 146. 5-10 : or Canticle: Magnificat: James 5.7-10 : Matthew 11. 2-11 Almighty God, who through the prophets promised that light would conquer the darkness, shine in our hearts and in our minds, and so use us that we may lead others …
Twelve Months of Sundays Year A - Third Sunday of Advent Year A
Twelve Months of Sundays Year A - Third Sunday of Advent Year A
by SPCK - N T Wright
Third Sunday of Advent - Year A Isaiah 35: 1-10 James 5: 7-10 Matthew 11: 2-11 One of the recently edited Dead Sea Scrolls (no. 521 of the Cave 4 collection, if anyone out there wants the reference) contains a portrait of the coming Messiah that, like Matthew 11, looks back to Is…
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 95 20/12/15
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 95 20/12/15
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…
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 94 13/12/15
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 94 13/12/15
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…
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 146
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 146
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…
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 145
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 145
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…
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 144