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The Second Intercessions Handbook - (44) SAND AND WATER
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (44) SAND AND WATER
by SPCK - John Pritchard
(44)SAND AND WATER The basic elements of earth, wind, fire and water always seem to strike a chord when used in prayer. The following intercession uses two elements which echo common experiences on our spiritual journey. The size of the congregation or group will affect how the p
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (37) PENTECOST
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (37) PENTECOST
by SPCK - John Pritchard
(37) PENTECOST Pentecost lends itself to the use of its strong images, but other festivals and seasons of the year also have symbols attached to them which can be used to reinforce and enliven the intercessions. The response here would have to be introduced and rehearsed, or prin
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (25) RENEW THE FACE OF THE EARTH
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (25) RENEW THE FACE OF THE EARTH
by SPCK - John Pritchard
(24) THE PRAYER JESUS TAUGHT US The Lord’s Prayer is prayed millions of times every day. The problem is to mean what we pray! But Jesus was giving his disciples a framework for prayer which we do well to explore thoroughly all our lives and in all our praying. There are other pla
glimpses of glory - Seventh Sunday of Easter - Year C
glimpses of glory - Seventh Sunday of Easter - Year C
by SPCK - David Adam
The Seventh Sunday of Easter Almighty Father, who through your great love raised your Son into glory, help us to know we are not alone, to know we dwell in you and you in us, to know that the ascended Lord is with us always, and that your Spirit comes to guide and strengthen us.
glimpses of glory - Palm Sunday (Liturgy of the Passion) - Year C
glimpses of glory - Palm Sunday (Liturgy of the Passion) - Year C
by SPCK - David Adam
Palm Sunday (Liturgy of the Passion) God, our Father, as Christ was welcomed into the Holy City, may we welcome him into our lives and homes. May the King of Glory have rule in our hearts, that your kingdom come in us as it is in heaven; through Christ our Lord, to whom with you,
The Act of Prayer Year C - Day of Pentecost - Year C
The Act of Prayer Year C - Day of Pentecost - Year C
by BRF - John Birch
Day of Pentecost Year C Opening prayer Sovereign Lord, we meet together to celebrate the gift of your Holy Spirit to the church. Bless us as we seek to serve you today. Fill us with your Spirit, as you filled your followers early one morning in Jerusalem over 2000 years ago, that
JOHN: The people's bible commentary - The King's Last Words
JOHN: The people's bible commentary - The King's Last Words
by BRF - Richard A. Burridge
THE KING’S LAST WORDS The soldiers have finished crucifying Jesus and shared out his clothes; there is nothing left now, but to wait for death to come. John’s focus moves to the foot of the cross, where there are four women: the mother of Jesus; his mother’s sister; Mary wife of
JOHN: The people's bible commentary - SENT OUT in the SPIRIT
JOHN: The people's bible commentary - SENT OUT in the SPIRIT
by BRF - Richard A. Burridge
SENT OUT in the SPIRIT Mary saw some angel-messengers at the tomb, but through meeting the risen Jesus she became a ‘messenger’ herself. The same happens now to the disciples in a climactic scene which draws threads together from throughout the gospel. In the Farewell Discourses,
Through all the trees in forest, copse and wood
Through all the trees in forest, copse and wood
by Avis Palmer
Through all the trees in forest, copse and wood, Through Autumn leaves and Spring held in the bud, We see your beauty, know that it is good; Alleluia, Alleluia. When trees are still upon a Summer's day, Gazing, we sense the grace which they convey, And contemplating find we're ta
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (20) FREEDOM
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (20) FREEDOM
by SPCK - John Pritchard
(20) FREEDOM The cry for freedom is universal. We hear it from ethnic groups, political minorities, subjugated peoples, oppressed women – and teenagers everywhere! It has a ready echo in our hearts and a deep resonance in the gospel where the promise is that, ‘if the Son shall se
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (9) KEEP THE PEACE
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (9) KEEP THE PEACE
by SPCK - John Pritchard
(9) KEEP THE PEACE Intercessions often benefit from focusing on one important theme which runs through the whole, rather than four or five diverse themes which try to cover everything we can think of! The theme of peace is one which concerns us all. As ever, current events and lo
Traces of Glory Year B - Proper 17 - Year B
Traces of Glory Year B - Proper 17 - Year B
by SPCK - David Adam
Proper 17 Make clean our hearts, o God, and renew a spirit within us, that we may seek and serve in joy and gladness and bring others into the glory of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is a live and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God forever. Amen…
Body - Chapter 2 - Keeping body and soul together