Bless, O God, all faithful people, and those struggling to be faithful. Bless church leaders in every country. Guide our St. Hilda-St. Patrick community as we meet to break bread together this week, so that we may serve you and your people with humility and grace. We give thanks to you, Lord God. Honor and […]
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“Then I heard every creaturein heaven and on earthand under the earth and in the sea,and all that is in them, singing,‘To the one seated on the throneand to the Lambbe blessing and honor and glory and mightforever and ever!’”Alleluia! Christ is risen!Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! This short passage from Revelationthat Alex read todayis
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Almighty God, you have given your church the ministry of reconciliation. Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ’s Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith. Bless our presiding bishop, Sean; our bishop, Phil; and our vicar, Joseph. We pray for the Church of the
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Alleluia! Christ is risen!Chris is risen indeed! Alleluia! Grace to you and peacefrom him who is and who was and who is to come,and from the seven spiritswho are before his throne,and from Jesus Christ,the faithful witness,the firstborn of the dead,and the ruler of the kings of the earth.That’s how John begins his revelation,on which
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O God, rich in mercy, out of your great love you have made us alive together with Christ. You have made us a church family through the waters of baptism. Let us build each other up in love. We pray for your church and all who serve you including Joseph, our vicar; Phil, our Bishop;
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On Ash Wednesday,I said that by the end of Lentyou’d probably be tired of hearingthe lyrics from“Following” by the musical groupOrdinary Time.We’re almost done with it,though none of you has said anything.Week by week I’ve prayed“There’s a hook in this mealTo receive is to follow.”Almost every weekI’ve wanted to point to the altar.But it seemed
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God of mercy, impart to us your church, we pray, the understanding of Christ’s passion you desire for us. Bless our presiding bishop, Sean; our bishop, Phil; and our vicar, Joseph. We pray for the Church of England; and for the faith communities of St. Paul’s and La Iglesia Episcopal de la Resurrección in Mount
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If you want to hear my sermonon the crucifixion,come to St. Alban’s on Fridayat noon or 6.As the hinge of The Sunday of the Passion:Palm Sundayswings us like a cabinet doorfrom Lent’s reflection on baptismand Jesus’ arrival in the empty tombinto the week of Passionwhere we walk the way of the CrossI think it’s good
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We pray to you, O God, for the holy catholic church throughout the world, sharing the death and resurrection of Christ. We pray for the Anglican Church of Chile; and for the faith community of St. Stephen’s, Oak Harbor. We pray also for the congregation of All Saints Goshen, who worships in our building. For
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