Thanks for praying and worshiping with me today. As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. In the Church calendar, it is the first week of Advent. We’ll begin with a sung version of the opening sentences. After a prayer of confession, we’ll read Psalm 80:1-7;16-18 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Lesson is Mark 13:24-27. After the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Collect of the Day, we’ll sing, “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus” by Charles Wesley together with “I Love Your Presence” by Darren and Jessie Clarke. Then we’ll enter a time of guided prayer. Photograph by me š
Thanks for praying and worshiping with me today. As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. In the Church calendar, it is Ordinary Time, Proper 28. We’ll begin with a sung version of 2 Chronicles 16:9a: “ForĀ the eyes of theĀ LordĀ roam throughout the earth, so that He may strongly support thoseĀ whose heart is completely His.” This sung phrase will weave its way throughout today’s episode. After a prayer of confession, we’ll read Psalm 123 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Lesson is 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11. After the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Collect of the Day, we’ll sing, “Be Still My Soul” by Kathrina von Schlegel (translation by Jane Borthwick) and Jean Sibelius. Then we’ll enter a time of guided prayer. Photograph by me š
Thanks for praying and worshiping with me today. As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. In the Church calendar, it is Ordinary Time, Proper 27. We’ll begin with a sung version of the opening sentences. After a prayer of confession, we’ll read from Psalm 70 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Lesson is Amos 5:18-24. After the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Collect of the Day, we’ll sing, “Bravely, I Sing” by me. Then we’ll enter a time of guided prayer. Photograph by me š
Thanks for praying and worshiping with me today. As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. In the Church calendar, it is Ordinary Time, All Saints Day. We’ll begin with a sung version of the opening sentences. After a prayer of confession, we’ll read from Psalm 34 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Lesson is Revelation 7:9-17. After the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Collect of the Day, we’ll sing, “Take Heart” by Hillsong. Then we’ll enter a time of guided prayer. Painting by Arun Prem.
Thanks for praying and worshiping with me today. As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. In the Church calendar, it is Ordinary Time, Proper 25. We’ll begin with a sung version of the opening sentences (I was glad when they said to me…). After a prayer of confession, we’ll read Psalm 1 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is Matthew 22:34-46. After the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Collect of the Day, we’ll sing, “O, for a Thousand Tongues” by Charles Wesley. Then we’ll enter a time of guided prayer. Photograph by mendhak via flickr.
Thanks for praying and worshiping with me today. As always, our Scripture readings and general order come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office. In the Church calendar, it is Ordinary Time, Proper 24. We’ll begin with an opening chorus of our song for today: “Lord, Make Me an Instrument,” a song I wrote based on a prayer attributed to St. Francis. After a prayer of confession, we’ll read Psalm 96:1-13 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is Matthew 22:15-22. After the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Collect of the Day, we’ll sing the full, “Lord, Make Me an Instrument.” Then we’ll enter a time of guided prayer. Photograph by Denis Collette.
