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Prayers for First Sunday after Christmas
Prayers for First Sunday after Christmas
by John Birch
First Sunday after Christmas (Years A, B and C) OPENING WORDS A lot has happened in the last week. Some of us have spent time travelling, maybe to the places that we grew up in to visit family and old friends. Gifts and greetings have been exchanged, carols have been sung to remi
Reflection on John 17: 1-11
Reflection on John 17: 1-11
by Marjorie Dobson
Reflection on John 17: 1-11 Ascension John 17: 1-11 Facing the biggest crisis of his life, with friends ready to betray him and enemies waiting to execute him, Jesus still took time to pray. Though he anticipated death, he believed that God’s glory would be shown as death was d
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Proper 1 – Year B
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Proper 1 – Year B
by SPCK - Ian Black
Proper 1 – Year B (Between 4 and 10 February, if earlier than 2 before Lent) Sing and give thanks to the Lord For all his wonderful works. Lord Jesus, amidst clamour and great demands you searched out a deserted place to pray. Give your Church wisdom to be still before you . . .
Healing - A Liturgy
Healing - A Liturgy
by John Birch
"Father, forgive our unbelief. Forgive us those times when we cry to you for mercy, for healing, for release and yet in our hearts expect so much less. Forgive us those times when we pray for a deluge and expect only drizzle...." A prayerful liturgy based upon a theme of healing
Before our hopes were up
Before our hopes were up
by Andrew Pratt
Meditation: Before our hopes were up, Before our hopes were up, Christ knew us. Down in the dumps, he’s with us. What a God of glory calls us, how extravagant his mercy, how wonderful his love, how comprehensive his power. All things are headed up in this God: our brother, sister
New Testament Prayer for Everyone - Glorify the Son
New Testament Prayer for Everyone - Glorify the Son
by SPCK - N T Wright
PART 2 PRAYERS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT PRAYERS OF JESUS GLORIFY THE SON John 17: 1-8 Shakespeare’s play Hamlet is full of action. Ghosts, murders, love scenes, plots, accidental killings, betrayals, recriminations and more plots. The play highlights the indecision of the hero when f
Giver of light