Wednesday - Days of Lent - Week 1

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Daily Office Readings | Book of Common Prayer | last century publication

Days of Lent

Rend your hearts and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, and repents of evil. | Joel 2:13|  BCP p. 76

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Readings

Today | Wednesday | 8 March 2017
Ps. 119:49–72; Ps. 49, [53]; Deut. 9:13–21; Heb. 3:12–19; John 2:23—3:15

Psalm 119 | Free Composition - Background

Remember your promise for they give me life, O Lord;

Be merciful to me;

I follow your ways and I remember you;

The earth is full of your love;

Teach me discernment.

Hebrews 3

Believe in God and help others to do the same;

We are partners in Christ;

Remember those who will hard of heart during the Exodus;

They did not believe; believe in God and live

Glory be to God!

John 2 & 3

Jesus was at the Passover festival; he knew his authority; he runs into Nicodemus - you must be born from above that is the Spirit; I tell you about heavenly things; only believe and do not be bewildered.

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Prayers and Intercessions | Mission St Clare | Book of Common Prayer.
Today | Collect of the Day | The First Sunday in Lent

Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. 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.

For the Human Family

O God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us through Jesus your Son: Look with compassion on the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.