Month: May 2020

Morning Prayer for the Day of Pentecost, being the Fiftieth Day after Easter, commonly called Whitsunday and the Twelfth Sunday in COVIDtide

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The love of God hath been shed abroad in our hearts through the Holy Spirit which was given unto us.

Ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Spirit is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem and in all Judæa, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

Collect of the Day: God, who as at this time didst teach the hearts of thy faithful people, by the sending to them the light of thy Holy Spirit: Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgement in all things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort; through the merits of Christ Jesus our Saviour, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the same Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.

O God, who makest us glad with the yearly remembrance of the coming of the Holy Spirit upon thy disciples in Jerusalem: Grant that we who celebrate before thee the Feast of Pentecost may continue thine for ever, and daily increase in thy Holy Spirit, until we come to thine eternal kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

O Lord Jesus Christ, who didst say unto thine Apostles, Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: Regard not our sins, but the faith of thy Church, and grant unto it that peace and unity which is agreeable to thy will; who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.

We pray for the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts and minds on this Day of Pentecost, that we my all show understanding each other despite our differences. We for the sick, the healers, and the fearful. We pray for an end to the violence and chaos in this world, especially in the United States and Hong Kong. We pray for restraint on both sides, that people can come together and work out their differences and grievances through words and peace.

We pray for the dead, all those taken from us; rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord: and let light perpetual shine upon them. We pray for the families and friends of the grieving. We pray for all those who need our prayers. O God, hear our prayers

through the the love of the Father, the grace of the Son, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Whitsunday (Pentecost) Eve Evening Prayer

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Psalms: 42, 117
1st Lesson: Deut. 16: 9-12
2nd Lesson: Acts 18:24-9:7

Almighty God, during this evening prayer before Pentecost (Whitsunday), and during COVIDtide, we pray for all peoples of this earth. Have mercy upon us, forgive us of our sins, heal the sick, comfort those in anxiety or distress, lighten the darkness of those in sorrow or pain, free the oppressed, strengthen our faith, and grant us peace that the world cannot give.

May the Holy Spirit descend upon us and move every human heart with compassion for the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infects our hearts; break down the walls that separate us; cease suspicions, prejudices, and whatsoever else may hinder us from godly union and concord; unite us in bonds of love; heal the wounds; light the fire of the Holy Spirit within us, but extinguished the fires of chaos around us; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and races me serve you in harmony; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Morning Prayer for the Sunday After Ascension Day and the Eleventh Sunday in COVIDtide

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Seeing that we have a great high priest that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

Collect of the Day: O God the King of Glory, who hast exalted thine only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph unto thy kingdom in heaven: We beseech thee, leave us not comfortless; but send to us thine Holy Ghost to comfort us, and exalt us unto the same place whither our Saviour Christ is gone before; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen.

My our prayers ascend to God like the smoke of the burning incense.

Today we pray for Capt Casey as she returns to Halifax for the final time; we pray for the departed crew of Stalker, and all those taken from us by sickness; rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord: and let light perpetual shine upon them.

We pray for the families and friends of the grieving, may they be given strength and steadfastness during these times.

We pray for Nova Scotia, for Canada, for the world, and for all the peoples; for the healthy and sick, that as restrictions continue to be lifted, we may all be prudent and work together to limit the spread of this coronavirus, and finally overcome this pandemic; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Morning Prayer for the Fourth Sunday After Easter (Easter 4), and the Ninth Sunday in COVIDtide

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The Lord is risen indeed. Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Collect of the Day: O Almighty God, who alone canst order the unruly wills and affections of sinful men: Grant unto thy people, that they may love the thing which thou commandest, and desire that which thou dost promise; that so, among the sundry and manifold changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed, where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

On this fourth Sunday after Easter, which is also Mother’s Day, we pray for all mothers and families. The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, who was given the gift of birth but pained by the witnessing of her Son die on the cross; may she encourage all mothers by her example of love and care, and that we all appreciate the great responsibility of motherhood. We commend to thy gracious keeping all who are near and dear to us. Have mercy upon any who are sick, and comfort those who are in pain, anxiety, or sorrow. Awaken all who are careless about eternal things. Bless those who are young and in health, that they may give the days of their strength unto thee. Comfort the aged and infirm, that thy peace may rest upon them. Hallow the ties of kindred, that we may help, and not hinder, one another in all such good works as thou hast prepared for us to walk in.

We continue to pray the departed, all those taken from us by disease, violence, or other causes; remembering the crew of Stalker, all those murdered during the mass shooting in Nova Scotia, and all departed mothers; rest eternal, O Lord, and may light perpetual shine upon them.

We continue to pray for the grieving families and friends of those who have recently lost loved ones, as well for the crew of HMCS Fredericton, may they be given strength and courage during these times.

We pray for Nova Scotia, for Canada, and the world, that we may overcome all these sorrows, tragedies, and this pandemic and we pray for your mercy and guidance; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.