Tuesday - Last Week of Epiphany

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Highlights & Mini-Bible Study
Daily Office Readings | Book of Common Prayer | last century publication
Week after the Last Sunday of Epiphany


I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth. Isaiah 49:6b  BCP p. 76 Pray this way or this way or this way or this way or this way. Alternatives


Readings


Psalm 26 | Individual Lament  - Background
This is a plea for salvation and a declaration of righteousness;
Examine my heart, O Lord, for I have followed your ways and be innocent;
Do not class me with sinners for


Hebrews 2 | Background
Author unknown; be perfect in your faith; follow the way of Christ.


John 1 | Background
John the baptist is questioned by representatives of church leaders asking if he is the Messiah; no; then who; the one who is preparing the way of the Lord; the Messiah will bring salvation.


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Prayers and Intercessions | Mission St Clare | Book of Common Prayer.
Today | Collect of the Day: The Last Sunday after the Epiphany
O God, who before the passion of your only begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.


For Mission
Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of your faithful people is governed and sanctified: Receive our supplications and prayers which we offer before you for all members of your holy Church, that in their vocation and ministry they may truly and devoutly serve you; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

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