Sunday - Pentecost - Proper 16

Jesus Teaching by the Sea - James Tissot
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My Quick Bible Study & Prayers Based on

Book of Common Prayer Daily Office Readings
in the Pentecost Season

Opening Sentence |

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be
acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my strength
and my redeemer.
Psalm 19:14 | BCP p. 78

Daily Office Prayers |

Pray this way or this way or this way
or this way or this way. Alternatives worship

Readings | Biblegateway.com |

Sunday
Psalm 146, 147 & 111, 112, 113
Job 4:1-6, 12-21
Rev. 4:1-11
Mark 6:1-6a

Psalm 146 | Background |

The Lord sets the prisoners free;

the Lord opens the eyes of the blind.

The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down;

the Lord loves the righteous.

The Lord watches over the strangers;

God upholds the orphan and the widow,

The Revelation of John 4

John describes a vision of the heavenly court in a series of thrones
and mystical creatures singing praise to the Lord.

Mark 6
Jesus goes to his hometown and teaches. His relatives and mates say

who is this guy? Isn’t he the one who grew up here? Where does he
get this wisdom? Jesus was stunned by their lack of faith. Can’t be
a prophet with your relatives or your hometown.

Tomorrow |
Monday

Psalm 1, 2, 3 & 4, 7

Job 4:1; 5:1-11, 17-21, 26-27

Acts 9:19b-31

John 6:52-59

Prayers and Intercessions
Collect for Week

Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered together in unity by your Holy Spirit, may show forth your power among all peoples, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

(Proper 16, Year B)

For Mission
O God and Father of all, whom the whole heavens adore:
Let the whole earth also worship you, all nations obey you,
all tongues confess and bless you, and men and women
everywhere love you and serve you in peace; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For Courage and Assurance

O God,

you have called your servants to ventures
of which we cannot see the ending,

by paths as yet untrodden,

through perils unknown.

Give us faith to go out with good courage,
not knowing where we go,

but only that your hand is leading us
and your love supporting us.  Amen

For the Passing of a Child

Why, O Lord, did my child die?
My soul is ripped out and my heart bleeds all over me.

I just don’t understand …

But you are with me in this desolation.

I know you weep with me and you cry with me.

Take care of my child in your loving arms.

Be with me in this sorrowful time when I don’t understand.
I miss my child.

Bless me and surround with me with your presence and

legions of angels to protect me.

Be with me in this next breath and every breath I take.
My heart hurts. I miss my child.

I am in your care forever.
Amen

AR |

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing
through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.                            
Romans 15:13

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