Wednesday - Days of Lent - Week 4

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Days of Lent - Week 4

Jesus said,” If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” | Mark 8:34 | BCP p. 76

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Readings

Today | Wednesday | 29 March 2017
Ps. 101, 109:1–4 (5–19) 20–30; Ps. 119:121–144; Jer. 18:1–11; Rom. 8:1–11; John 6:27–40

Psalm 101| Royal Psalm  | Background

I will sing of mercy and justice;

Please come to me;

I will live your way;

I will be with those who follow you.

Romans 8 | Paul writes …

There is no condemnation for us in the Spirit and Jesus Christ;

Live according to the Spirit;

It does not submit to God’s law;

God’s Spirit dwells in you.

John 6 |

Jesus talks of the bread that comes down from heaven; God gives the bread from heaven that gives life; I am the bread of life; I do God’s will; I will raise you up.

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

Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; 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 our Country

Almighty God, who has given us this good land for our heritage: We humbly beseech you that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of your favor and glad to do your will. Bless our land with honorable industry, sound learning, and pure manners. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way. Defend our liberties, and fashion us into one united people. Endue with the spirit of wisdom those to whom in your Name we entrust the authority of government, that there may be justice and peace at home, and that, through obedience to your law, we may show forth your praise among the nations of the earth. In the time of prosperity, fill our hearts with thankfulness, and in the day of trouble, suffer not our trust in you to fail; all which we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.