Today is the Feast Day of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Apostles and Martyrs.
Icon of St Peter and St Paul
The Collects:
O Almighty God, who by thy Son Jesus Christ didst give to thy Apostle Saint Peter many excellent gifts, and commandedst him earnestly to feed thy flock: Make, we beseech thee, all Bishops and Pastors diligently to preach thy holy Word, and the people obediently to follow the same, that they may receive the crown of everlasting glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
O God, who, through the preaching of the blessed Apostle Saint Paul, hast caused the light of the Gospel to shine throughout the world: Grant, we beseech thee, that we, having his manifold labours in remembrance, may show forth our thankfulness unto thee for the same, by following the holy doctrine which he taught; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Trinity: God is love; and he that abideth in love abideth in God, and God in him. 1 John 4. 16.
Psalms: 18, Pt 1
1st Lesson: Joshua 5. 13 – 6. 20
2nd Lesson: Mark 4. 21-end
Collect of the Day: O God, the protector of all that trust in thee, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us thy mercy; that, thou being our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we finally lose not the things eternal. Grant this, O heavenly Father, for Jesus Christ’s sake our Lord. Amen.
🕯 Almighty God we continue to pray for all our loved ones who are sick in mind, body, or soul; for all those who are in hospital and their families who love them so very much. We pray especially for Barry and Donnie and their families. We pray for all those still affected by the Coronavirus plague and hope that through medical science they may be healed and restrictions across the land may be lifted soon. May you give the sick and their loved ones strength in these difficult times and may you guide the healers entrusted to their care, to comfort them and restore them in health of body and mind; through the love and protection of our saviour, healer and Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Prayer for travellers: O God our heavenly Father, who art present in thy power in every place: Preserve, we beseech thee, all who travel by land, water, or air; surround them with thy loving care protect them from every danger; and bring them in safety to their journey’s end; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Aside from the Blessed Virgin Mary, John the Baptist is the only other saint that gets a feast on his/her nativity rather than on the anniversary of his/her death.
Collect of the Day: Almighty God, by whose providence thy servant John Baptist was wonderfully born, and sent to prepare the way of thy Son our Saviour, by preaching of repentance: Make us so to follow his doctrine and holy life, that we may truly repent according to his preaching, and after his example constantly speak the truth, boldly rebuke vice, and patiently suffer for the truth’s sake; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Trinity: God is love; and he that abideth in love abideth in God, and God in him. 1 John 4. 16.
Psalms: 26
1st Lesson: Joshua 3
2nd Lesson: Mark 3. 20-end
Collect of the Day: O Lord, we beseech thee mercifully to hear us; and grant that we, to whom thou hast given an hearty desire to pray, may by thy mighty aid be defended and comforted in all dangers and adversities; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
🕯 Almighty God we continue to pray for all our loved ones who are currently sick in mind, body, or soul; for all those who are in hospital and their families who love them so very much. We pray for especially for Barry and Donnie and their families. May you give them strength in these difficult times and may you guide the healers entrusted to their care, to comfort them and restore them in health of body and mind; through the love and protection of our saviour, healer and Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.
O God, we heartily give thanks for our accomplishments and hard work, that we may now move to a new stage of life with the associated challenges that may come. Give us the strength, wisdom, and compassion to lead and accomplish the missions and tasks assigned by our Government, to the glory of thy name, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Trinity: God is love; and he that abideth in love abideth in God, and God in him. 1 John 4. 16.
Psalms: 7, 8
1st Lesson: Joshua 2
2nd Lesson: Mark 2. 23 – 3. 19
Collect of the Day: O Lord, who never failest to help and govern them whom thou dost bring up in thy stedfast fear and love: Keep us, we beseech thee, under the protection of thy good providence, and make us to have a perpetual fear and love of thy holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
🕯 Almighty God we pray for all our loved ones who are currently sick in mind, body, or soul; for all those who are in the hospital. We pray for Barry and Donnie. May you give them strength in these difficult times and may you guide the healers entrusted to their care, to comfort them and restore them in health of body and mind. We pray for the families of Barry and Donnie, that their worries, fear, and pain may be lifted by your gracious will, and they be reunited with their loved ones and hold them in their arms; through the love and protection of our saviour, healer and Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Trinity: God is love; and he that abideth in love abideth in God, and God in him. 1 John 4. 16.
Psalms: 1, 5
1st Lesson: Joshua 1. 1-9
2nd Lesson: Mark 1. 21-34
Collect of the Day: O God, the strength of all them that put their trust in thee: Mercifully accept our prayers; and because through the weakness of our mortal nature we can do no good thing without thee, grant us the help of thy grace, that in keeping of thy commandments we may please thee both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer for the Advancement of Medical Science: O God, whose Spirit filleth all the world, revealing the wonders of nature through each succeeding day: We thank thee for the continual advance in medical science; beseeching thee that those who minister to thee in nature may be consecrated to thee by grace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer for Peace in the World: Almighty God, from whom all thoughts of truth and peace proceed: Kindle, we pray thee, guide with thy pure and peaceable wisdom those who take counsel for the nations of the earth; that in tranquillity thy kingdom may go forward, till the earth is filled with the knowledge of thy love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer for those who serve in the Queen’s Forces: O Lord of hosts, stretch forth, we pray thee, thine almighty arm to strengthen and protect the Queen’s forces in every peril of sea, and land, and air; shelter them in the day of battle, and ever keep them safe from all evil; endue them with loyalty and courage; and grant that in all things they may serve as seeing thee who art invisible; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer for the lost children: O Lord Jesu Christ, who didst take little children into thine arms, and bless them: Bless, we beseech thee, all the lost and innocent children whose lives were cut short by the sins committed upon them at the Residential Schools and other places of horror; Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord; and may light perpetual shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Take away the tears of their loved ones and my you grant them peace and comfort. Grant this, O blessed Saviour, for thine own Name’s sake. Amen.
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