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Join me, Ben Ward, as we pray, sing, and worship together. We’ll read a Psalm and Scripture passage from the Daily Office in the Book of Common Prayer (1979). We’ll also say the Apostles’ Creed and Lord’s Prayer as we pray for ourselves and others and give thanks to Jesus. Monday through Friday from Mobile, AL.

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In the center of our hearts – Morning Prayer for Thursday of Ordinary Time, Proper 8

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It’s Thursday of Ordinary Time, Proper 8 in the Church Calendar, July 3, 2025.

Our general order and lectionary come from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office.

Psalms 131, 132, 133

Luke 23:13-25

Today’s song: Take Your Place (Jon Thurlow)

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Collect of the Day
Proper 8, Rite Two
Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

You search for me when I’m lost – Morning Prayer for Wednesday of Ordinary Time, Proper 8

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It’s Wednesday of Ordinary Time, Proper 8 in the Church Calendar, July 2, 2025.

Our general order and lectionary come from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office.

Psalm 119:145-176

Luke 23:1-12

Today’s song: I Need You Lord (Ben Ward)

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Opening Sentence
I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” Psalm 122:1

Collect of the Day
Proper 8, Rite Two
Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

You, yes, you – Morning Prayer for Tuesday of Ordinary Time, Proper 8

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It’s Tuesday of Ordinary Time, Proper 8 in the Church Calendar, July 1, 2025.

Our general order and lectionary come from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office.

Psalms 121, 122, 123

Luke 22:63-71

Today’s song: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing (Robert Robinson, Alterer: Martin Madan)

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Opening Sentence
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:2

Collect of the Day
Proper 8, Rite Two
Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Continually seek His face  – Morning Prayer for Thursday of Ordinary Time, Proper 7

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It’s Thursday of Ordinary Time, Proper 7 in the Church Calendar, June 26, 2025.

Our general order and lectionary come from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office.

Psalms 105:1-22

Luke 22:24-30

Today’s song: Give Thanks (Henry Smith)

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The Lord’s Day: Of God the Father, Rite Two
For you are the source of light and life; you made us in your image, and called us to new life in Jesus Christ our Lord.

Collect of the Day
Proper 7, Rite Two
O Lord, make us have perpetual love and reverence for your holy Name, for you never fail to help and govern those whom you have set upon the sure foundation of your loving-kindness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

For Your tender mercy’s sake – Morning Prayer for Wednesday of Ordinary Time, Proper 7

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It’s Wednesday of Ordinary Time, Proper 7 in the Church Calendar, June 25, 2025.

Our general order and lectionary come from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office.

Psalms 101; 109:1-4, 20-30

Luke 22:14-23

Today’s song: There’s a Wideness (Frederick Faber, Ben Ward)

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The Lord’s Day: Of God the Father, Rite Two
For you are the source of light and life; you made us in your image, and called us to new life in Jesus Christ our Lord.

Collect of the Day
Proper 7, Rite Two
O Lord, make us have perpetual love and reverence for your holy Name, for you never fail to help and govern those whom you have set upon the sure foundation of your loving-kindness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.