Thursday - Pentecost - Proper 26

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He sent them out two by two by James Tissot (1836-1902).
Brooklyn Museum | Wiki Commons Images
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My Quick Bible Study & Prayers Based on
Book of Common Prayer Daily Office Readings
in the Pentecost Season

Opening Sentence |
You are no longer strangers and sojourners, but fellow
citizens with the saints and members of the household
of God. | Ephesians 2:19| BCP p. 78 |

Daily Office Prayers |

Readings | Biblegateway.com |
Wednesday
Thursday
Psalm [70] 71 & 74
Ecclus. 44:1-15
Rev. 16:12-21
Luke 13:18-30


Psalm 71 | An elder person’s calling for help
I live with you God for you protect me;
Deliver me, Listen to me, Rescue me;
Please stay with me and let me praise you;
I will constantly sing and play praises to you.
Revelation 16 | more images
The 6th and 7th angels pour their bowls of destruction.
Armageddon.
Luke 13 | Jesus tells stories of the Kingdom of God …
Mustard Seed - grew to a large tree
Yeast - leavens the whole loaf
Narrow door - take it while it is open
Last first and the first last.
Tomorrow |
Friday
Psalm 69:1-23(24-30)31-38 & 73
Ecclus. 50:1, 11-24
Rev. 17:1-18
Luke 13:31-35

Prayers and Intercessions
Collect of the Day:
Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your gift that your faithful
 people offer you true and laudable service: Grant that we may run
 without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises; through Jesus
 Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and
the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
(Proper 26 - Year B)

For Mission
O God, you have made of one blood all the peoples of the
earth, and sent your blessed Son to preach peace to those
who are far off and to those who are near: Grant that people
everywhere may seek after you and find you; bring the nations
into your fold; pour out your Spirit upon all flesh, and hasten
the coming of your kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Collect for Peace
O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know
you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom:
Defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our
enemies; that we, surely trusting in your defense, may not
fear the power of any adversaries; through the might of
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
For the Unemployed
Heavenly Father, we remember before you those who suffer
want and anxiety from lack of work. Guide the people of this
land so to use our public and private wealth that all may find
suitable and fulfilling employment, and receive just payment
for their labor; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 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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