Book of Common Prayer 2011

08/03/2025

THE SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY: THE COLLECT
LORD of all power and might, you are the Author and giver of all good things; Graft into our hearts the love of your Name, increase in us true devotion, nourish us with all goodness, and in your mercy allow us to abide in you always; Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and rules with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. (References: 2 Chronicles 20.6; John 13.26; Ephesians 5.29).

READINGS
Romans 6.19-23; Mark 8.19; Psalm 47.1-4; Psalm 34.11-15; Genesis 32.22-31.

May we extend the love of Christ Jesus to all with whom we interact this day and this week, to the glory and praise of Christ our Lord. Amen.

07/20/2025

THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY:
THE COLLECT
O LORD, we ask that you will guide the course of this world into peaceful order, so that your Church may joyfully serve you in holy tranquility; Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and rules with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. (References: James 1.17; 2 Corinthians 3.5; Psalm 25.9-10).

THE READINGS
1 Peter 3.8-15a; Luke 5.2-22; Psalm 27.7-end; Psalm 84.8-12; Sirach 15.15-20.

May we walk this week in the Light of your Spirit, O Lord, sharing your love and peace with all whom we encounter, now and always.

07/06/2025

THE THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY: THE COLLECT
O LORD, mercifully hear us, for you have given us a deep desire to pray; May your mighty aid comfort and defend us in all danger and adversity; Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and rules with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (References: 2 Timothy 2.19; 1 Peter 3.10-11; Ephesians 5.13-15; 2 Peter 1.5-8.).

THE READINGS:
1 Peter 5.5-11; Luke 15.1-10; Psalm 25.15-20; Psalm 7.9-11; Jeremiah 4.11-12, 22-28.

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06/29/2025

THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

THE COLLECT
O LORD, you never fail to help and direct those whom you have raised up in obedience and love; Keep us under the protection of your goodness, and create in us constant respect and love of your holy Name; Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and rules with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

THE READINGS
1 John 3.13-24; Luke 14.16-24; Psalm 18.17-21; Psalm 23.5-6; Sirach 3.17-29.

As we continue through Ordinary Time, may we grow in grace, truth, and love, now and always.

05/18/2025

FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER
THE COLLECT:
ALMIGHTY God, who alone can bring order to our unruly wills and passions; Grant that we may love what you command and desire what you promise, so that in many changes and chances of this world, our hearts may be centered where true joys are to be found; Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and rules with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. (References: Philippians 1.9-11; 1 Corinthians 7.31; Hebrews 6.18-20).

THE READINGS:
James 1.17-21; John 16.5-15; Psalm 98.1-4; Psalm 118.15-18; Acts 4.31-35.

Through these fifty days of Eastertide, may we find our peace in you, O Lord, our Savior and Redeemer.

05/11/2025

THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EASTER
THE COLLECT:
ALMIGHTY God, you show the light of your truth to those in error so that they might return to the path of righteousness; May all who are admitted into the fellowship of Christ reject everything contrary to the Faith, and follow everything consistent with the same; Through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and rules with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (References: 1 Peter 3.10-11; Ephesians 5.13-15; 2 Peter 1.5-8.).

THE READINGS: 1 Peter 2.11-17; John 16.16-22; Psalm 66.1-8; Acts 3.1-13.

During this Eastertide, may we continue to follow the love and grace of Jesus Christ, our Savior.

05/04/2025

SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EASTER
THE COLLECT:
ALMIGHTY God, you gave your only Son to be for us a sacrifice for sin and an example of godly life; Give us grace so that we may thankfully receive his immeasurable gift and daily follow in the steps of his holy life; Through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and rules with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. (References: 1 Peter 2.21-22; Ephesians 5.1-2; Colossians 1.13-14).

THE READINGS:
1 Peter 2.19-25; John 10.11-16; Psalm 33.1-9; Psalm 63.1-3; Acts 2.36-47.

May these fifty days of Eastertide be a constant reminder of God's power and love revealed through the death and resurrection of his beloved Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

04/27/2025

THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EASTER
THE COLLECT: ALMIGHTY Father, you gave your only Son to die for our sins and to rise again for our justification; Grant that we may remove the leaven of malice and wrongdoing from our lives, so that we may always serve you in righteousness and truth; Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and rules with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (References: 1 Corinthians 15.3-4; Romans 4.24-25; 1 Corinthians 5.7-8; Matthew 5.8)

THE READINGS:
1 John 5.4-12; John 20.19-23 (or -31); Psalm 84.1-4; Psalm 118.22-25; Acts 2.14a, 22-32.

During this Eastertide, may we celebrate and worship Jesus Christ, our Risen Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

04/20/2025

EASTER DAY or THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST
THE COLLECT:
ALMIGHTY God, who through your only eternal Son Jesus Christ overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life; Grant that, by your mighty power going before us, we may die daily to sin and live with him forever in the glory of his resurrection; Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and rules with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. (References: Acts 2.24; John 9.25; 1 Peter 1.3; Hebrews 2.14-15; James 1.4).

THE READINGS:
Colossians 3.1-7; John 20:1-10; Psalm 30.1-5; Psalm 118.22-25; Isaiah 65.17-25

He Is Risen!
Christ Is Risen, Indeed! Alleluia!!

04/13/2025

SIXTH SUNDAY IN LENT: PALM SUNDAY
THE COLLECT:
ALMIGHTY and eternal Father, who in your tender love for humanity, sent your Son Jesus Christ as a man to dwell among us and in mortal flesh to suffer death upon the cross, so that all people might learn true humility; In your mercy, grant that we may follow him in his sufferings and share in his resurrection; Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and rules with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (References: Philippians 2.4-8; 3.9-10; Hebrews 12.3)

THE READINGS:
Philippians 2.5-11; Matthew 26-27 OR 27.1-54; Psalm 22; Zechariah 9.9-12

May we proceed through this Holy Week, O Father, with our eyes fixed upon the Cross on which Christ saved all who ask him to do so.

04/06/2025

THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT: PASSION SUNDAY: THE COLLECT:
ALMIGHTY God, your Son Jesus Christ appeared as a High Priest of the good things to come and entered once for all into the holy places, securing us an eternal redemption; Mercifully look upon your people, so that by your great goodness we may be governed and protected forever, in body and spirit, by the Blood of Christ; Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and rules with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. (References: Hebrews 9.11-12; 1 Peter 2.9-10; 1 Thessalonians 5.23).

THE READINGS:
Hebrews 9.11-15; John 8.46-59; Psalm 43; Psalm 143.1-10; Exodus 3.16-4.12.

As we enter Passiontide and proceed ever nearer to the events of Holy Week, may you, O Lord, turn our hearts fully to you in love and faith in Christ Jesus our Savior and Lord.

03/30/2025

THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT: THE COLLECT
GOD of all mercy, who knows that we justly deserve to be punished for our evil deeds; In your mercy, grant that we may be relieved by the comfort of your grace; Through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and rules with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. (References: Ezra 9.13-14; Luke 23.41; Isaiah 40.1-2; Romans 8.22).

THE READINGS:
Galatians 4.21-31; John 6.1-14; Psalm 122; Psalm 125; 2 Samuel 11.1-15.

May your love, O Lord, fill us this day with all goodness and grace as we continue to travel through these Lenten weeks, always looking to your Son, Christ our Lord.