Daily Prayer from the Anglican Prayer Book for Australia

Daily Anglican prayer - Monday morning – 24th March 2025.

Daily Anglican prayer - Monday morning – 24th March 2025.
Readings NRSV: Psalm 56; Genesis 46.26-47.12; Luke 15. 1-10.
Led by Felicity Scott, an Anglican lay prayer minister in Queensland, Australia.
The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website.
https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.com
Welcome to Monday Morning prayer.
We proclaim the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ:
GOD in his infinite mercy, forgives all sins, and through my baptism in the name of my Saviour, Jesus Christ, I have been given a rebirth into new life, free from the burden of all sin. ALLELUIA
With faithfulness we respond to the good news:
We acknowledge Christ as our saviour and accept with gratitude, that we are forgiven for all wrong doings, past and present. To honour the gift of forgiveness, we release our burden of guilt and rise up to live in the glory of God forever more.
Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Blessed be God forever.
Let us Pray.
 
1
God’s love has been poured into our hearts,
through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. 
Romans 5.5
   
Glory to God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit: 
as in the beginning, so now, and for ever. Amen. 
  
2 The Opening Canticle, A Song of God’s Marvellous Acts
I will sing a new hymn to my God: O Lord you are great and marvellous, you are marvellous in your strength, invincible. Let the whole creation serve you: for you spoke and all things came to be; You sent out your Spirit and it formed them: no one can resist your voice. Mountains and seas are stirred to their depths: rocks melt like wax at your presence; But to those who revere you: you still show mercy. 
Judith 16.13–15  
 
3 The Opening Prayer
The night has passed, and the day lies open before us; 
let us pray with one heart and mind. 
 
Silence may be kept.
As we rejoice in the gift of this new day, so may the light of your presence, O God, set our hearts on fire with love for you; now and for ever. 
Amen.
 
4 The Psalms as appointed. A pause is observed after each.
Psalm
5 At the end of the (last) pause there may follow
Creator Spirit, Advocate promised by our Lord Jesus: increase our faith and help us to walk in the light of your presence, to the glory of God the Father; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Amen.
 
6 One or two Readings from the Bible as appointed.
 
1st Reading
 
Hear the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
2nd Reading
The readings may be followed by a period of silence, a reflection, or
Hear the message of Christ. Thanks be to God.
 
7 The Canticle, A Song of Isaiah
‘Behold, God is my salvation: I will trust and will not be afraid; ‘For the Lord God is my strength and my song: and has become my salvation.’ With joy you will draw water: from the wells of salvation. On that day you will say: ‘Give thanks to the Lord, call upon his name; ‘Make known his deeds among the nations: proclaim that his name is exalted. ‘Sing God’s praises, who has triumphed gloriously: let this be known in all the world. ‘Shout and sing for joy, you that dwell in Zion: for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.’ 
Isaiah 12.2–6
    
8 The belief and principle is said
I believe in God,creator of heaven and earth,
whose love and merciful forgiveness
endures everlasting.
I believe in Christ the saviour,
whose example of love and compassion,
taught us a restored way to live, in collaborative unity with all people.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
whose divine guidance brings
us together to be one with the Holy Trinity.   
 
9 The Prayers
Lord have mercy. 
Christ have mercy. 
God have mercy. 
 
10 The Lord’s Prayer and the Collect of the Day
 
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen. 
 
Ash Wednesday
Almighty and everlasting God,
You hate nothing that you have made,
And you forgive the sins of all who are penitent;
Create and make in us new and contrite hearts,
That we, worthily lamenting our sins,
And acknowledging our wretchedness,
May obtain of you, the God of all mercy,
Perfect remission and forgiveness;
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. amen
 
Prayer of the Week
Third Sunday in Lent
Lord God, Our redeemer,
Who heard the cry of your people,
And sent your servant Moses,
to lead them out of slavery:
free us from the tyranny of sin and death
and, by the leading of your spirit,
bring us to our promised land,
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
 
11 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom and need.
 
Let us Pray
Let us pray for the world and for the church.
God, how great your majesty abounds before us. We thank you for all your generosity. May the peace and blessings of our Lord Jesus Christ be abundant across all nations and countries forever more.
In faith we Pray – LORD hear our prayer
 
Holy God divine and merciful, your blessing on the people is loved by all, for which our gratitude knows no end. Grant, we pray, your saving blessing on all those experiencing times of trouble or strife, that they may receive the guidance of wisdom to lead them to a path of safety.
In faith we Pray – LORD hear our prayer
 
Almighty God, hear our prayer to bring about a change throughout the people, we ask for your grace to relay the wisdom to each man and each woman how to co-exist in peace and the will to do so, to continue to respect one another and teach their offspring to do so also.
In faith we Pray – LORD hear our prayer
 
Blessed God, we ask your blessing for those listed on the Anglican cycle of prayer:
The Diocese of Maiwut – Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan
The Diocese of Armidale:
The Parish of Banyo:
Brisbane Correctional Centre:
Cannon Hill Anglican College,
All Prison ministry chaplaincy teams
All people joining in this prayer offering.
In faith we Pray – LORD hear our prayer
 
12 The Morning Collect
Eternal God and Father, 
by whose power we are created 
and by whose love we are redeemed: 
guide and strengthen us by your Spirit, 
that we may give ourselves to your service, 
and live this day in love to one another and to you; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
 
13
The Lord be with you.
And also with you. 
Let us praise the Lord. 
Thanks be to God. 
 
God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline. May we rekindle the gift of God within us. 
Amen.
see 2 Timothy 1.6–7
 
Music by John Keys – Anglican Chant Canticle organ accompaniments.
A reminder disclaimer to the listener.
The readings in the podcast may include ancient and old-fashioned sayings and instructions that we do not in any way condone as in use or to be used in today’s modern world. The readings have not been modernised to reflect todays thinking, instead the readings remain from the old version of the NRSV bible. The podcast owners explicitly declare that each listener is responsible for their own actions in response to the bible readings and the podcast owners bare no responsibility in this sense.

Daily Anglican Prayer - Saturday Evening Prayer – 9th March 2025.

Daily Anglican Prayer - Saturday Evening Prayer – 9th March 2025.
Readings:  Psalm 24; 26; Jeremiah 24; Hebrews 2.10-18.
Led by Felicity Scott, an Anglican lay minister in Queensland, Australia.
Which guest reader, Michelle Brooks.
The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website.
https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.com
Welcome to Saturday Evening prayer from the Anglican ‘A prayer book for Australia’.
We proclaim the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ:
GOD in his infinite mercy, forgives all sins, and through our baptism in the name of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, we are given a rebirth into new life, free from the burden of all sin. ALLELUIA
With faithfulness we respond to the good news:
We acknowledge Christ as our saviour and accept with gratitude, that we are forgiven for all wrong doings, past and present. To honour the gift of forgiveness, we release our burden of guilt and rise up to live in the glory of God forever more.
Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Blessed be God forever.
Let us Pray.
1
Grace to you and peace
from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 
Ephesians 1.2
   
Glory to God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit: 
as in the beginning, so now, and for ever. Amen. 
  
2 The Opening Canticle, A Song of the Shepherd
The Lord is my shepherd: therefore can I lack nothing. He shall make me lie down in green pastures: and lead me beside still waters. He shall refresh my soul: and guide me in right pathways for his name’s sake. Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for you are with me; your rod and your staff comfort me. You spread a table before me in the presence of those who trouble me: you have anointed my head with oil, and my cup shall be full. Surely your goodness and loving-kindness shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. 
Psalm 23
   
3 The Opening Prayer
The day is now past and the night is at hand. 
Let us pray with one heart and mind. 
  
 
Silence may be kept.
Father of lights, receive the prayer and praise we offer you as our evening sacrifice; make us a light for all the world, delivered by your goodness from all the works of darkness; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. 
Amen.
 
4 The Psalms as appointed. A pause is observed after each.
Psalm
5 At the end of the (last) pause there may follow
Lord Christ, eternal Word and Light of the Father’s glory: send your light and your truth that we may both know and proclaim your word of life, to the glory of God the Father; for you now live and reign, God for all eternity. 
Amen.
 
6 One or two Readings from the Bible as appointed.
1st Reading
2nd Reading
The readings may be followed by a period of silence for reflection, a hymn or
May your word live in us 
and bear much fruit to your glory.
 
7 The Canticle, the Easter Anthems
 Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us: 
so let us celebrate the feast, 
Not with the old leaven of corruption and wickedness: but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. Christ once raised from the dead dies no more: death has no more dominion over him. In dying, he died to sin once for all: in living, he lives to God. See yourselves, therefore, as dead to sin: and alive to God in Jesus Christ our Lord. Christ has been raised from the dead: the first fruits of those who sleep. For since by one man came death: by another has come also the resurrection of the dead, For as in Adam all die: 
even so in Christ shall all be made alive. 
  
8 The belief and principle is said
I believe in God,creator of heaven and earth,
whose love and merciful forgiveness
endures everlasting.
I believe in Christ the saviour,
whose example of love and compassion,
taught us a restored way to live, in collaborative unity with all people.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
whose divine guidance brings
us together to be one with the Holy Trinity.
Amen.   
 
9 The Prayers
Lord have mercy. 
Christ have mercy. 
God have mercy. 
 
9 The Lord’s Prayer and the Collect of the Day
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours 
now and for ever. Amen. 
 
The Prayers of the Week
Last Sunday after epiphany - Transfiguration
Almighty God
You have given your only son
To be for us both a sacrifice for sin,
And also an example of godly life:
Give us grace that we may always thankfully
receive the benefits of his sacrifice,
And also daily endeavour to follow
The blessed steps of his most holy life;
Through the same Jesus Christ our Lord
Who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit
one God now and forever Amen
 
 
The Prayer of the Week following the
Eighth Sunday after Εpiphany
Grant o Lord
That the course of this world
May be so peaceably ordered by your governance,
That your Church may joyfully serve you,
 in all godly quietness;
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
 
 
Cyclone Alfred
Lord, we prayed for your attention to be brought to dissipate Cyclone Alfred, and you heard our prayer, we are very grateful that you showed us mercy. We again confess and acknowledge our lack of attention to your presence in our lives, rest assured we will give your presence in our lives our utmost attention from this time on. Please continue to show us your mercy and give us rest and relief from the outcome of the cyclone Alfred event.
Humbly in faith we pray. Lord hear our prayer
 
 
10 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom and need.
 
Let us pray.
O God, you have made of one blood, all the peoples of the earth and sent your Son to preach peace to those who are far off and to those who are near; grant that people everywhere may seek after you and find you; pour out your spirit upon all flesh and hasten the coming of your kingdom.
Humbly, In faith we Pray – LORD hear our prayer
 
Merciful God, we ask for your guidance to be given to those who are imprisoned for crimes. May they hear your guiding voice and act with peace and harmony in all they do. We pray that all people forgive them, for they know not what they do.
Humbly, In faith we Pray – LORD hear our prayer
 
God of Greatness, Draw us near to hear your word and instruction for modern evolution. Let us know the ways in which we can revolutionise our actions to those that bring changes that benefit you God, benefit the earth and benefit the people. We pray that through your presence in our lives, modern advances are brought near to our conscious thoughts so that we can evoke change.
Humbly, In faith we Pray – LORD hear our prayer
 
Blessed God, we ask your blessing for those listed on the Anglican cycle of prayer:
Saturday 8 March
The Diocese of Malaita – The Anglican Church of Melanesia
The Diocese of Bunbury:
The Parish of Brisbane Mar Thoma Church:
Retired clergy in the Diocese
Matthew Flinders Anglican College, Buderim:
All Prison ministry chaplaincy teams
All people joining in this prayer offering.
In faith we Pray – LORD hear our prayer
 
11 The Evening Collect
Come to visit us, Lord, this night, 
so that by your strength we may rise at daybreak 
to rejoice in the resurrection of Christ your Son, 
who lives and reigns for ever and ever. 
Amen.
 
12
The Lord be with you.
And also with you. 
Let us praise the Lord. 
Thanks be to God. 
 
I am the Alpha and the Omega, says the Lord, the first and the last, the beginning and the end. Even so, come Lord Jesus. 
Amen.
see Revelation 22.13
Music by John Keys – Anglican Chant Canticle organ accompaniments.
A reminder disclaimer to the listener.
The readings in the podcast may include ancient and old-fashioned sayings and instructions that we do not in any way condone as in use or to be used in today’s modern world. The readings have not been modernised to reflect todays thinking, instead the readings remain from the old version of the NRSV bible. The podcast owners explicitly declare that each listener is responsible for their own actions in response to the bible readings and the podcast owners bare no responsibility in this sense.

Daily Anglican Prayer – Friday Morning – 7th March 2025

Daily Anglican Prayer – Friday Morning – 7th March 2025
Readings:
Psalm 19
Genesis 37. 25- 38.11;
Luke 10. 38-11.4.
Led by Felicity Scott, an Anglican lay minister in Queensland, Australia.
The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website.
https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.com
Welcome to Friday Morning prayer from the Anglican ‘A prayer book for Australia’.
We proclaim the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ:
GOD in his infinite mercy, forgives all sins, and through our baptism in the name of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, we are given a rebirth into new life, free from the burden of all sin. ALLELUIA
With faithfulness we respond to the good news:
We acknowledge Christ as our saviour and accept with gratitude, that we are forgiven for all wrong doings, past and present. To honour the gift of forgiveness, we release our burden of guilt and rise up to live in the glory of God forever more.
Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Blessed be God forever.
Let us Pray.
1
Through Christ let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God,
the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. 
Hebrews 13.15
  
 
Glory to God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit: 
as in the beginning, so now, and for ever. Amen. 
  
 
2 The Opening Canticle, A Song of God’s Grace
We have complete freedom: to go into the most holy place by means of the death of Jesus. He opened for us a new way, a living way: through the curtain, through his own body. Since we have a great high priest set over the household of God: let us draw near with a sincere heart and a sure faith, With hearts that have been made clean from a guilty conscience: and bodies washed with pure water. 
Hebrews 10.19–22
  
 
3 The Opening Prayer
The night has passed and the day lies open before us; 
let us pray with one heart and mind. 
 
Silence may be kept.
As we rejoice in the gift of this new day, so may the light of your presence, O God, set our hearts on fire with love for you; now and for ever. 
Amen.
  
 
4 The Psalms as appointed. A pause is observed after each.
Psalm
 
5 At the end of the (last) pause there may follow
Holy God, through your beloved Son you reconciled all things to yourself, making peace by the blood of his cross: fill us and those for whom we pray with your peace and joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Amen.
  
 
6 One or two Readings from the Bible as appointed.
 
1st Reading
 
Hear the word of the LORD
Thanks be to GOD
 
2nd Reading
 
Hear the message of Christ.
Thanks be to God.
 
7 The Canticle, Saviour of the World
Jesus, Saviour of the world, come to us in your mercy: we look to you to save and help us. By your cross and your life laid down, you set your people free: we look to you to save and help us. When they were ready to perish, you saved your disciples: we look to you to come to our help. In the greatness of your mercy, loose us from our chains: forgive the sins of all your people. Make yourself known as our saviour and mighty deliverer: save and help us that we may praise you. Come now and dwell with us, Lord Christ Jesus: hear our prayer and be with us always. And when you come in your glory: make us to be one with you 
and to share the life of your kingdom. 
  
 
8 The belief and principle is said
I believe in God,creator of heaven and earth,
whose love and merciful forgiveness
endures everlasting.
I believe in Christ the saviour,
whose example of love and compassion,
taught us a restored way to live,
in collaborative unity with all people.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
whose divine guidance brings
us together to be one with the Holy Trinity.
 
9 The Prayers
Lord have mercy. 
Christ have mercy. 
God have mercy. 
  
10 The Lord’s Prayer and the Collect of the Day
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours 
now and for ever. Amen. 
 
The Prayers of the Week
Last Sunday after epiphany - Transfiguration
Almighty God
You have given your only son
To be for us both a sacrifice for sin,
And also an example of godly life:
 
Give us grace that we may always thankfully
receive the benefits of his sacrifice,
And also daily endeavour to follow
The blessed steps of his most holy life;
Through the same Jesus Christ our Lord
Who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit
one God now and forever Amen
 
 
The Prayer of the Week following the
Eighth Sunday after Εpiphany
Grant o Lord
That the course of this world
May be so peaceably ordered by your governance,
That your Church may joyfully serve you,
 in all godly quietness;
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
 
Cyclone alfred
Lord, we ask for your attention to be brought to dissipate Cyclone Alfred, while we confess our attention to your presence in our lives has been lacking, we ask for your grace to flow to us now in your full magnitude.
Please show your mercy and give us rest and relief from this potential disaster reaching the shores of Australia and wrecking our lives.
Humbly in faith we pray. Lord hear our prayer
 
 
10 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom and need.
Let us pray:
 
Loving God, we thank you God of all loveliness,
For the beauty of earth and sky and sea;
For the richness of mountains, deserts and rivers;
For the songs of birds and the beauty of flowers.
We praise you for these good gifts,
and pray that we guard our heritage to honour and glory your name.
In God we ask; Hear our prayer
 
Blessed God, we thank you God for the freedom given through our everyday pleasures, those that warm our hearts and bring song to our voices. The smile of a friend, a warm comfy bed, sunlight on trees and walks in the park. How great your gift of this world is, we thank you.
In God we ask; Hear our prayer.
 
Heavenly God, we thank you for your support in children’s lives. We thank you for their education providers and for blessing teachers and students with intellect and reason. We are grateful for all your many blessings.
In God we ask; Hear our prayer
 
Generous God, we pray thanks to you for all our ancestors. For their contribution in this world, and for how their presence has led the way to today’s common ground that ease our footsteps through life. We are eternally grateful for all their many blessings and pray they have risen to meet your glory everlasting.
In God we ask; Hear our prayer
 
God of justice, we pray for the peace effort in the middle east and pray that the cease fire continues to ensure the safety of the people in Israel, Beirut and Lebanon. May peace reign forever across all countries and nations.
In God we ask; Hear our prayer
 
Caring God, we pray for China to increase diplomacy between international relations. That the leaders of China open their minds to the great worth of human life and give priority to the responsibilities that accompany human freedom.
In God we ask; Hear our prayer
 
Blessed God, we ask your blessing for those listed on the Anglican cycle of prayer:
Friday 7 March
The Diocese of Malabar – The Church of South India (United)
The Diocese of Brisbane:
The Parish of Beenleigh:
Southern Queensland Correctional Centre:
Hillbrook Anglican School, Enoggera: 
All Prison Chaplaincy Ministry Teams
All people joining in this prayer offering.
In God we ask; Hear our prayer
 
12 The Morning Collect
Eternal God and Father, 
by whose power we are created 
and by whose love we are redeemed; 
guide and strengthen us by your Spirit, 
that we may give ourselves to your service, 
and live this day in love 
to one another and to you; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Amen.
 
13
The Lord be with you.
And also with you. 
Let us praise the Lord. 
Thanks be to God. 
 
Peace be to us all, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 
Amen.
Ephesians 6.23
Music by John Keys – Anglican Chant Canticle organ accompaniments.
A reminder disclaimer to the listener.
The readings in the podcast may include ancient and old-fashioned sayings and instructions that we do not in any way condone as in use or to be used in today’s modern world. The readings have not been modernised to reflect todays thinking, instead the readings remain from the old version of the NRSV bible. The podcast owners explicitly declare that each listener is responsible for their own actions in response to the bible readings and the podcast owners bare no responsibility in this sense.
 
 

Daily Anglican Prayer – Thursday Morning – 6th March 2025

Daily Anglican Prayer – Thursday Morning – 6th March 2025
Readings:
Psalm 18. 1-31;
Genesis 37. 1-24.
Luke 10. 25-37.
Led by Felicity Scott, an Anglican lay minister in Queensland, Australia.
The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website.
https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.com
Welcome to Thursday Morning prayer from the Anglican ‘A prayer book for Australia’.
We proclaim the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ:
GOD in his infinite mercy, forgives all sins, and through our baptism in the name of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, we are given a rebirth into new life, free from the burden of all sin. ALLELUIA
With faithfulness we respond to the good news:
We acknowledge Christ as our saviour and accept with gratitude, that we are forgiven for all wrong doings, past and present. To honour the gift of forgiveness, we release our burden of guilt and rise up to live in the glory of God forever more.
Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Blessed be God forever.
Let us Pray.
 
1
This is the message we have heard from Christ:
That God is light, in whom there is no darkness at all.
   
Glory to God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit: 
as in the beginning, so now, and for ever. Amen. 
 
2 The Opening Canticle, A Song of God’s Grace
Go up to a high mountain
Herald of good tidings to Zion:
Lift up your voice with strength,
Herald of good tidings to Jerusalem.
Lift up your voice, fear not:
Say to the cities of Judah, ‘Behold your God!’
See the Lord God coming with power:
Coming to rule with his mighty arm.
He brings his reward for the people of God:
the recompense for those who are saved.
God will feed his flock like a shepherd:
And gather the lambs in his arms;
He will hold them to his breast:
And gently lead those that are with young.
Isaiah 40.9-11  
 
3 The Opening Prayer
The night has passed, and the day lies open before us; 
let us pray with one heart and mind. 
  
Silence may be kept.
As we rejoice in the gift of this new day, so may the light of your presence, O God, set our hearts with love for you; now and for ever. 
Amen.
  
4 The Psalms as appointed. A pause is observed after each.
Psalm
 
 
5 At the end of the (last) pause there may follow
Almighty God,
who wonderfully created us in your own image
and yet more wonderfully restored us in your son Jesus Christ:
grant that as he came to share our human nature
so we may be partakers in his divine glory;
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God now and forever. 
Amen.
 
6 One or two Readings from the Bible as appointed.
 
Old testament reading
 
Hear the word of the LORD. Thanks be to God.
 
The New Testament reading is from
 
Hear the message of Christ. Thanks be to God.
 
7 The Canticle,
In the beginning was the word:
and the word was with God,
and the word was god:
he was in the beginning with god.
all things were made through him:
and without him, was not anything made that was made.
In him was life:
And the life was the light of all the people.
The light shines in the darkness:
And the darkness has not overcome it.
He was in the world:
And the world was made through him
yet the world knew him not.
He came to his own home:
and his own people received him not.
But to all who received him who believed on his name:
He has given power to become children of God;
who were born not of blood
nor of the will of the flesh:
nor of the will of a man but of God.
And the Word became flesh
And dwelt among us full of grace and truth;
we have beheld his glory:
glory as of the only son from the father
and from his fullness have we all received:
And grace upon grace.
 
8 The belief and principle is said
I believe in God,creator of heaven and earth,
whose love and merciful forgiveness
endures everlasting.
I believe in Christ the saviour,
whose example of love and compassion,
taught us a restored way to live,
in collaborative unity with all people.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
whose divine guidance brings
us together to be one with the Holy Trinity.   
 
9 The Prayers
Lord have mercy. 
Christ have mercy. 
God have mercy.   
 
10 The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen. 
 
The Prayers of the Week
Last Sunday after epiphany - Transfiguration
Almighty God
You have given your only son
To be for us both a sacrifice for sin,
And also an example of godly life:
Give us grace that we may always thankfully
receive the benefits of his sacrifice,
And also daily endeavour to follow
The blessed steps of his most holy life;
Through the same Jesus Christ our Lord
Who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit
one God now and forever Amen
 
 
The Prayer of the Week following the
Eighth Sunday after Εpiphany
Grant o Lord
That the course of this world
May be so peaceably ordered by your governance,
That your Church may joyfully serve you,
 in all godly quietness;
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
 
Cyclone alfred
Lord, we ask for your attention to be brought to dissipate Cyclone Alfred, while we confess our attention to your presence in our lives has been lacking, we ask for your grace to flow to us in your full magnitude now.
Please show your mercy and give us rest and relief from this potential disaster from reaching the shores of Australia and wrecking our lives.
Humbly in faith we pray. Lord hear our prayer
 
11 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom and need.
Let us pray
 
God of the nations, we thank you for your sovereign rule bringing justice and peace.
Have mercy on our world, share abundantly your peace in the hearts of all and increase in people the spirit that makes for peace. Instil in us that all races and peoples can live in harmony as members of one family.
In God we ask; Hear our prayer.
 
Loving God, we pray thanks to you for bringing forward the people needed to create our loving community’s. We ask you to bless medical and hospital workers that help people and the police and defence forces that protect our country, we appreciate their contributions in providing a safe country for all people to live in.
In God we ask; Hear our prayer.
 
Saviour God, we thank you for all you provide to us in our time of need. We ask you to help those who are hungry, especially help countries who are unable to provide food for their people, guide us to help them in their hour of need.
In God we ask; Hear our prayer.
 
Heavenly God, we pray thanks for all our ancestors, for their contribution in this world, and for how their presence has led the way to today’s common ground that we today so easily walk on. We are eternally grateful for all their many blessings and pray they have risen to meet your glory everlasting.
In God we ask; Hear our prayer
 
New prayer here - How our ancestors works have led to our communion with GOD.
 
Blessed God, we ask your blessing for those listed on the Anglican cycle of prayer:
Thursday 6 March
The Diocese of Makurdi – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)
The Diocese of Bendigo:
The Parish of Beaudesert:
Fraser Coast Anglican College, Hervey Bay
All Prison Chaplaincy Ministry Teams
All people joining in this prayer offering.
In God we ask; Hear our prayer
 
12 The Morning Collect
Lord and Heavenly Father,
you have brought us safely to this new day:
Keep us by your mighty power, protect us from sin,
guard us from every kind of danger,
and in all we do this day
direct us in the fulfilling of your purpose,
Through Jesus Christ our lord. 
Amen.
 
13
The Lord be with you.
And also with you. 
Let us praise the Lord. 
Thanks be to God. 
 
May the God of peace equip us with everything good so that we may do his will, and may he work in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever.  
Amen.
Hebrews 13.20
Music by John Keys – Anglican Chant Canticle organ accompaniments.
A reminder disclaimer to the listener.
The readings in the podcast may include ancient and old-fashioned sayings and instructions that we do not in any way condone as in use or to be used in today’s modern world. The readings have not been modernised to reflect todays thinking, instead the readings remain from the old version of the NRSV bible. The podcast owners explicitly declare that each listener is responsible for their own actions in response to the bible readings and the podcast owners bare no responsibility in this sense.
 
 
 

Daily Anglican Prayer - Ash Wednesday Morning – 5th March 2025

Daily Anglican Prayer - Wednesday Morning – 5th March 2025
Readings:
Psalm 38. 1-4, 9-15;
Daniel 9. 3- 19;
Matthew 6. 7-15.
Led by Felicity Scott, an Anglican lay minister in Queensland, Australia.
The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website.
https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.com
Welcome to Ash Wednesday Morning prayer.
We proclaim the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ:
GOD in his infinite mercy, forgives all sins, and through our baptism in the name of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, we are given a rebirth into new life, free from the burden of all sin. ALLELUIA
With faithfulness we respond to the good news:
We acknowledge Christ as our saviour and accept with gratitude, that we are forgiven for all wrong doings, past and present. To honour the gift of forgiveness, we release our burden of guilt and rise up to live in the glory of God forever more.
Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Blessed be God forever.
Let us Pray.
Lord, today as we acknowledge this Ash Wednesday, we ask that you create in us a pure heart and renew a steadfast spirit within us, with humble thoughts on our mind we pray to you today. Amen
1
Rejoice always pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks;
For this is the will of God in Christ Jesus. 
  
 
Glory to God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit: 
as in the beginning, so now, and for ever. Amen. 
 
2 The Opening Canticle, A Song of God’s Grace
Blessed are you,
 the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ:
For you have blessed us in Christ Jesus
with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 
You chose us to be yours in Christ,
before the foundation of the world:
That we should be holy and blameless before you. 
In love you destined us to be your children,
through Jesus Christ:
according to the purpose of your will, 
to the praise of your glorious grace:
which you freely bestowed on us in the Beloved.
Ephesians 1.3-6  
 
3 The Opening Prayer
The night has passed and the day lies open before us; 
let us pray with one heart and mind.
  
Silence may be kept.
As we rejoice in the gift of this new day, so may the light of your presence, O God, set our hearts on fire with love for you; now and for ever. 
Amen.
  
4 The Psalms as appointed. A pause is observed after each.
 
Psalm reading…
 
5 At the end of the (last) pause there may follow
We consecrate this day to your service, O Lord; may all our thoughts, words, and actions be well-pleasing to you and serve the good of our brothers and sisters; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. 
Amen.
 
6 One or two Readings from the Bible as appointed.
 
Old testament Reading…
 
Hear the word of the LORD.
Thanks be to God
New testament Reading…
 
Hear the message of Christ.
Thanks be to God.
 
 
7 The Canticle,
We praise you O God:
we claim you as Lord.
All creation thanks you:
The Father everlasting.
To you all angels, all the powers of heaven:
The cherubim and serafim sing in endless praise:
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of power and might:
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Father of majesty unbounded:
Your true and only son, worthy of all praise,
the Holy Spirit, advocate and guide.
You, Christ, are the king of glory,
the eternal son of the father.
When you took our flesh to set us free:
You humbly chose the virgin's womb.
You overcame the sting of death:
And opened the kingdom of heaven to all believers.
You are seated at God's right hand in glory:
We believe that you will come to be our judge.
Come then, God, and help your people,
bought with the price of your own blood:
And bring us with your Saints to glory everlasting.
 
8 The belief and principle is said
I believe in God,creator of heaven and earth,
whose love and merciful forgiveness
endures everlasting.
I believe in Christ the saviour,
whose example of love and compassion,
taught us a restored way to live, in collaborative unity with all people.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
whose divine guidance brings
us together to be one with the Holy Trinity.
Amen.   
 
9 The Prayers
Lord have mercy. 
Christ have mercy. 
God have mercy. 
  
 
10 The Lord’s Prayer and the Collect of the Day
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen. 
 
 
The Prayers of the Week
Last Sunday after epiphany - Transfiguration
Almighty God
You have given your only son
To be for us both a sacrifice for sin,
And also an example of godly life:
Give us grace that we may always thankfully
receive the benefits of his sacrifice,
And also daily endeavour to follow
The blessed steps of his most holy life;
Through the same Jesus Christ our Lord
Who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit
one God now and forever Amen
 
 
The Prayer of the Week following the
Eighth Sunday after Εpiphany
Grant o Lord
That the course of this world
May be so peaceably ordered by your governance,
That your Church may joyfully serve you,
 in all godly quietness;
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
 
11 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom and need.
Let us pray
Lord, we give you thanks, that through your son Jesus Christ, you have shown us the way to live in your righteousness. You made us in your likeness, you gave your only son Jesus Christ who gave us forgiveness of sin, bring us together as one, different in culture but given new life in Jesus Christ. Reconciled, forgiven, sharing you with others as you have called us to do. We pray for reconciliation with you God and reconciliation with each other and ask for strength to remain in your presence in all we do.
Humbly, in faith we Pray – LORD hear our prayer
 
Lord, as we look towards Easter, help us to focus on forging a deeper relationship with You. Lord, give us the strength and courage to look within ourselves to see the areas that need repairing. Help us to courageously be aware of our actions to recognise our sins. God we thank you for your continued presence.
Humbly, in faith we Pray – LORD hear our prayer
 
Lord, please give us strength from this first day of Lent to carry through with our fasting. Help us to honour You through our faith by holding strong and in moments of weakness remind us to turn to You and ask for strength.
Humbly, in faith we Pray – LORD hear our prayer
 
Saviour God, we remember with love all those that have passed this week. We thank you for the faithfully departed and your servants in every age. We ask that our ancestors and all your saints may be brought to a joyful resurrection and the fulfilment of your glorious kingdom.
Humbly, in faith we Pray – LORD hear our prayer
 
God of justice, we ask for your help with ending domestic violence. We ask that you shine your heavenly light to guide people to live in peace with each other and make amends, by freeing their victims of abuse.
Humbly, in faith we Pray – LORD hear our prayer
 
Blessed God, we ask your blessing for those listed on the Anglican cycle of prayer:
Wednesday 5 March
The Diocese of Makueni – The Anglican Church of Kenya
The Diocese of Ballarat:
The Parish of Bardon:
Coomera Anglican College
All Prison ministry chaplaincy teams
All people joining in this prayer offering.
In God we ask; Hear our prayer.
 
12 The Morning Collect
Eternal God and Father, 
by whose power we were created 
and through whose love we are redeemed: 
guide and strengthen us by your Spirit, 
that we may give ourselves to your service, 
and live this day in love to one another and to you; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
 
13
The Lord be with you.
And also with you. 
Let us praise the Lord. 
Thanks be to God. 
 
May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant us to live in such harmony with one another in accord with Christ Jesus, that we may with one voice gratify our God and Father. 
Amen.
Romans 15.5-6
 
Music by John Keys – Anglican Chant Canticle organ accompaniments.
A reminder disclaimer to the listener.
The readings in the podcast may include ancient and old-fashioned sayings and instructions that we do not in any way condone as in use or to be used in today’s modern world. The readings have not been modernised to reflect todays thinking, instead the readings remain from the old version of the NRSV bible. The podcast owners explicitly declare that each listener is responsible for their own actions in response to the bible readings and the podcast owners bare no responsibility in this sense.
 

Daily Anglican Prayer - Tuesday Evening – 4th March 2025

Daily Anglican Prayer - Tuesday Evening – 4th March 2025
 
Readings:
Psalm 13. 14..
Jeremiah 22.20 - 23.8
Jude 17-25.
Led by Felicity Scott, an Anglican lay minister in Queensland, Australia.
The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website.
https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.com
Welcome to Tuesday evening prayer from the Anglican ‘A prayer book for Australia’.
We proclaim the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ:
GOD in his infinite mercy, forgives all sins, and through our baptism in the name of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, we are given a rebirth into new life, free from the burden of all sin. ALLELUIA
With faithfulness we respond to the good news:
We acknowledge Christ as our saviour and accept with gratitude, that we are forgiven for all wrong doings, past and present. To honour the gift of forgiveness, we release our burden of guilt and rise up to live in the glory of God forever more.
Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Blessed be God forever.
Let us Pray.
 
1
O sing to the Lord a new song:
sing to the Lord all the earth. 
Psalm 96.1
Glory to God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit: 
as in the beginning, so now, and for ever. Amen.
 
2 The Opening Canticle, The Song of the Three
Blessed are you, the God of our forebears: 
worthy to be praised and exalted for ever. Blessed is your holy and glorious name: worthy to be praised and exalted for ever. Blessed are you, glorious in your holy temple: worthy to be praised and exalted for ever. Blessed are you who behold the depths: worthy to be praised and exalted for ever. Blessed are you on the throne of your kingdom: worthy to be praised and exalted for ever. Blessed are you in the heights of heaven: worthy to be praised and exalted for ever. 
Song of the Three 29–34
3 The Opening Prayer
The day is now past, and the night is at hand. Let us pray with one heart and mind. 
Silence may be kept.
Father of lights, receive the prayer and praise we offer you as our evening sacrifice; make us a light for all the world, delivered by your goodness from all the works of darkness; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. 
Amen.
 
4 The Psalms as appointed. A pause is observed after each.
Psalm
 
5 At the end of the (last) pause there may follow
God of grace, we thank you for all your gifts to us:
grant us to accept both pain and joy in faith and hope,
and never to fail in love to you
 and to our sisters and brothers.
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. 
Amen.
6 One or two Readings from the Bible as appointed.
 
1st Reading
 
Hear the word of the lord. Thanks be to GOD.
2nd Reading
Hear the message of Christ.
Thanks be to God.
 
7 The Canticle, The Song of Simeon (Nunc Dimittis)
Now, Lord, you let your servant go in peace: your word has been fulfilled. My own eyes have seen the salvation: which you have prepared in the sight of every people: A light to reveal you to the nations: and the glory of your people Israel. 
Luke 2.29–32
 
 
8 The belief and principle is said
I believe in God,creator of heaven and earth,
whose love and merciful forgiveness
endures everlasting.
I believe in Christ the saviour,
whose example of love and compassion,
taught us a restored way to live, in collaborative unity with all people.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
whose divine guidance brings
us together to be one with the Holy Trinity.   
 
9 The Prayers
Lord have mercy. 
Christ have mercy. 
God have mercy. 
 
9 The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours 
now and for ever. Amen. 
 
The Prayers of the Week
Last Sunday after epiphany - Transfiguration
Almighty God
You have given your only son
To be for us both a sacrifice for sin,
And also an example of godly life:
Give us grace that we may always thankfully
receive the benefits of his sacrifice,
And also daily endeavour to follow
The blessed steps of his most holy life;
Through the same Jesus Christ our Lord
Who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit
one God now and forever Amen
 
The Prayer of the Week following the
Eighth Sunday after Εpiphany
Grant o Lord
That the course of this world
May be so peaceably ordered by your governance,
That your Church may joyfully serve you,
 in all godly quietness;
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
 
10 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom and need.
Living God, we pray thanks for our mothers; for those who loved and cared for us and who taught us our faith and how to live a faithful life. Today we pray special thanks for our mothers, grandmothers and great grandmothers, may they rest in peace. We thank you God for bringing us examples of faithful people to learn from.
In faith we Pray – LORD hear our prayer
 
Graceful God, Thank you for your presence in our lives and your attention to our prayers. How great our lives due to your presence and your wisdom. We ask that we are endowed with Gods great wisdom, to share with all people.
In faith we Pray – LORD hear our prayer
 
Merciful God of all nations, thank you for your mercy on our broken and divided world. Share your peace in the hearts of all and banish the spirit that makes for war, that all races and peoples may learn to live as members of one family united in peace.
In faith we Pray – LORD hear our prayer
 
Blessed God, we ask your blessing for those listed on the Anglican cycle of prayer:
04/03/2025
The Diocese of Makamba – The Anglican Church of Burundi
The Diocese of Bathurst:
The Parish of Barambah
Maryborough Correctional Centre:
Canterbury College, Waterford:
All Prison ministry chaplaincy teams
All people joining in this prayer offering.
In faith we Pray – LORD hear our prayer
 
11 The Evening Collect
Be present, merciful God, 
and protect us through the hours of this night: 
that we, who are wearied 
by the changes and chances of this fleeting world, 
may rest on your eternal changelessness; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Amen.
 
12
The Lord be with you.
And also with you. 
Let us praise the Lord. 
Thanks be to God. 
 
May Jesus, the Lord of peace, give us peace at all times and in all ways. 
Amen.
2 Thessalonians 3.16
Music by John Keys – Anglican Chant Canticle organ accompaniments.
A reminder disclaimer to the listener.
The readings in the podcast may include ancient and old-fashioned sayings and instructions that we do not in any way condone as in use or to be used in today’s modern world. The readings have not been modernised to reflect todays thinking, instead the readings remain from the old version of the NRSV bible. The podcast owners explicitly declare that each listener is responsible for their own actions in response to the bible readings and the podcast owners bare no responsibility in this sense.

Daily Anglican Prayer - Tuesday Morning – 4th March 2025

Daily Anglican Prayer - Tuesday Morning – 4th March 2025
Readings:
Psalm 11, 12
Genesis 35. 16-29; 36. 6-8.
Luke 10. 13-24.
Led by Felicity Scott, an Anglican lay minister in Queensland, Australia.
The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website.
https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.com
Welcome to Tuesday morning prayer from the Anglican ‘A prayer book for Australia’.
We proclaim the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ:
GOD in his infinite mercy, forgives all sins, and through our baptism in the name of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, we are given a rebirth into new life, free from the burden of all sin. ALLELUIA
With faithfulness we respond to the good news:
We acknowledge Christ as our saviour and accept with gratitude, that we are forgiven for all wrong doings, past and present. To honour the gift of forgiveness, we release our burden of guilt and rise up to live in the glory of God forever more.
Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Blessed be God forever.
Let us Pray.
 
1c                                                             
We will proclaim the name of the Lord
Ascribe greatness to our God
 
Glory to God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit: 
as in the beginning, so now, and for ever. Amen. 
  
2 The Opening Canticle,
God who is rich in mercy
out of the great love with which he loved us,
even when we were dead through our trespasses.
made us alive together with Christ,
and raised us up with him:
and made us sit with him
in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus
that he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace:
 in kindness towards us in Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 2.4-7
 
3 The Opening Prayer
The night has passed and the day lies open before us; 
let us pray with one heart and mind. 
 
Silence may be kept.
As we rejoice in the gift of this new day, so may the light of your presence, O God, set our hearts on fire with love for you; now and for ever. 
Amen.
 
4 The Psalms as appointed. A pause is observed after each.
Psalm
 
 
5 At the end of the (last) pause there may follow
Lord, our God, our Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier: we ask you to cleanse us from all hypocrisy, to unite us to our fellow men and women by the bonds of peace and love, and to confirm us in holiness; now and for ever. 
Amen.
  
 
6 One or two Readings from the Bible as appointed.
 
The Old Testament Reading today is…
 
Hear the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
NtnThe New Testament Reading today is…
 
Hear the message of Christ.
Thanks be to God.
 
7 The Canticle, A Song of the Blessed
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for what is right: for they shall be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful: for mercy shall be shown to them. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 
Matthew 5.3–10
  
 
8 The belief and principle is said
I believe in God,creator of heaven and earth,
whose love and merciful forgiveness
endures everlasting.
I believe in Christ the saviour,
whose example of love and compassion,
taught us a restored way to live, in collaborative unity with all people.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
whose divine guidance brings
us together to be one with the Holy Trinity.
 
 
9 The Prayers
Lord have mercy. 
Christ have mercy. 
God have mercy.
 
10 The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours 
now and for ever. Amen. 
 
 
The Prayers of the Week
Last Sunday after epiphany - Transfiguration
Almighty God
You have given your only son
To be for us both a sacrifice for sin,
And also an example of godly life:
 
Give us grace that we may always thankfully
receive the benefits of his sacrifice,
And also daily endeavour to follow
The blessed steps of his most holy life;
Through the same Jesus Christ our Lord
Who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit
one God now and forever Amen
 
 
The Prayer of the Week following the
Eighth Sunday after Εpiphany
Grant o Lord
That the course of this world
May be so peaceably ordered by your governance,
That your Church may joyfully serve you,
 in all godly quietness;
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
 
 
11 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom and need.
Let us pray
Lord, we pray to you for your saving grace to be placed on the Australian states of Queensland and New South Wales, for the townships and the people who are experiencing and are to experience the repercussions of the force of Cyclone Alfred, over the next few days and weeks. We ask this day for your mercy and intervention. Show us the way to live in peace.
Humbly, in faith we Pray – LORD hear our prayer
 
Lord, we are socially inept and continue to foster broken communities of lack, yet we remain in this state without taking necessary steps to change for the better. We ask you this day to stay with us, to help us and to guide us. We know we can do better, and we are asking you to be our guide, to guide the path you expect us to walk.
Humbly, In faith we Pray – LORD hear our prayer
 
 
 
 
 
 
12 The Morning Collect
Lord and heavenly father, you have brought us safely to this new day:
Keep us by your mighty power, protect us from sin,
guard us from every kind of danger,
and in all we do this day direct us in the fulfilling of your purpose,
Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
  
13
The Lord be with you.
And also with you. 
Let us praise the Lord. 
Thanks be to God. 
 
May the Lord bless us and keep us;
the Lord make his face to shine upon us
and be gracious to us;
the Lord lift up his countenance upon us
and give us peace. 
Amen.
Numbers 6.24–26
Music by John Keys – Anglican Chant Canticle organ accompaniments.
A reminder disclaimer to the listener.
The readings in the podcast may include ancient and old-fashioned sayings and instructions that we do not in any way condone as in use or to be used in today’s modern world. The readings have not been modernised to reflect todays thinking, instead the readings remain from the old version of the NRSV bible. The podcast owners explicitly declare that each listener is responsible for their own actions in response to the bible readings and the podcast owners bare no responsibility in this sense.

Daily Anglican Prayer - Tuesday Morning – 25th February 2025

Daily Anglican Prayer - Tuesday Morning – 25th February 2025
Readings:
Psalm 135
Genesis 31. 22 – 42;
Luke 7. 36-50.
Led by Felicity Scott, an Anglican lay minister in Queensland, Australia.
The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website.
https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.com
Welcome to Tuesday morning prayer from the Anglican ‘A prayer book for Australia’.
We proclaim the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ:
GOD in his infinite mercy, forgives all sins, and through our baptism in the name of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, we are given a rebirth into new life, free from the burden of all sin. ALLELUIA
With faithfulness we respond to the good news:
We acknowledge Christ as our saviour and accept with gratitude, that we are forgiven for all wrong doings, past and present. To honour the gift of forgiveness, we release our burden of guilt and rise up to live in the glory of God forever more.
Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Blessed be God forever.
Let us Pray.
 
1c                                                             
We will proclaim the name of the Lord
Ascribe greatness to our God
 
Glory to God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit: 
as in the beginning, so now, and for ever. Amen. 
  
2 The Opening Canticle,
God who is rich in mercy
out of the great love with which he loved us,
even when we were dead through our trespasses.
made us alive together with Christ,
and raised us up with him:
and made us sit with him
in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus
that he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace:
 in kindness towards us in Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 2.4-7
 
3 The Opening Prayer
The night has passed and the day lies open before us; 
let us pray with one heart and mind. 
 
Silence may be kept.
As we rejoice in the gift of this new day, so may the light of your presence, O God, set our hearts on fire with love for you; now and for ever. 
Amen.
 
4 The Psalms as appointed. A pause is observed after each.
Psalm
 
 
5 At the end of the (last) pause there may follow
Lord, our God, our Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier: we ask you to cleanse us from all hypocrisy, to unite us to our fellow men and women by the bonds of peace and love, and to confirm us in holiness; now and for ever. 
Amen.
  
 
6 One or two Readings from the Bible as appointed.
 
The Old Testament Reading today is…
 
Hear the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
The New Testament Reading today is…
 
Hear the message of Christ.
Thanks be to God.
 
7 The Canticle, A Song of the Blessed
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for what is right: for they shall be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful: for mercy shall be shown to them. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 
Matthew 5.3–10
  
 
8 The belief and principle is said
I believe in God,creator of heaven and earth,
whose love and merciful forgiveness
endures everlasting.
I believe in Christ the saviour,
whose example of love and compassion,
taught us a restored way to live, in collaborative unity with all people.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
whose divine guidance brings
us together to be one with the Holy Trinity.
 
 
9 The Prayers
Lord have mercy. 
Christ have mercy. 
God have mercy.
 
10 The Lord’s Prayer and the Collect of the Day
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours 
now and for ever. Amen. 
 
 
The Prayer of the Week following the
Seventh Sunday after Εpiphany
Almighty god
You have taught us through your son
That love is the fulfilling of the law
Grant that we may love you with our whole heart
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
 
 
11 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom and need.
Let us pray
 
Today we extend our prayers by including a special dedication for Israel and Palestine:
 
Loving God, we come to you in this time of tragedy, after the loss of loved ones due to the conflict in Israel and Palestine. For those who have been injured, captured, and for those whose homes have been destroyed. Father, we ask for your loving arms to embrace our brothers and sisters and grant them peace.
God of Peace. Grant our prayer
 
Loving God, we pray for a miraculous de-escalation of this dangerous conflict. Terrible things are being done, many hundreds have died, hospitals are overflowing, many are suddenly grieving. Violence is provoking violence but we pray and ask for reason to prevail and peace to be granted.
God of Peace. Grant our prayer
 
Loving God, as the people grapple with the severe loss, the injury and destruction that is all around them. God, we remember that you are higher than any other, we ask you to hold them in their time of anguish and uncertainty. May your presence and your compassion bring them peace.
God of Peace. Grant our prayer
 
Loving God, we lift up the people of Israel and Palestine. We pray for all those impacted, and we pray for active and effective peace-making. Lord we also pray for the first responders, the medical professionals, the rescue workers, and for all those who volunteered to offer a helping hand. We pray that you grant them strength and courage in the hours and days to come.
God of Peace. Grant our prayer
 
Loving God, we pray for all Christians in the Holy Land, that they would be your hands and feet in this time. Give them strength to love both Jews and Muslims in their time of despair. May they be your peacemakers and a witness to your faithfulness and never-ending love for all people.
God of Peace. Grant our prayer
 
Loving God, upon you we rely, and to you we turn. You do not waiver, and you do not abandon. Be with the people of Israel and Palestine in these days, and weeks ahead as they face their challenges. We bring you all these prayers and ask them in the holy name of Jesus Christ.
God of Peace. Grant our prayer
 
Gracious God, how great your healing hand that reaches out to those in need, how great your love for all your people. We ask you to bestow your healing on all people who are combating the illness of cancer. We thank you for your healing kindness for all your people.
God of Grace. Grant our prayer
 
Gracious God, we bless you the gracious memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth For her reign rich in years and accomplishment. And for the memory of Prince Philip duke of Edinburgh for the many lives they both touched and for the faith that sustained them in life and in death. We remember them with gratitude for their great works.
God of grace. Grant our prayer
 
Gracious God, we ask your attention for the adults and especially the children who are experiencing seizures. We ask that your focus is given to the researchers of the causes of epilepsy and seizures, so to gather a sound reasoning for the cause and a valid resolve and cure.
God of grace. Grant our prayer
 
Gracious God, we thank you for our schools colleges and universities we ask that you bless the teachers that provide the education that expands the minds of the students and that their education goes on to nurture the future of our country.
God of grace. Grant our prayer
 
Blessed God, we ask you to please bless all Anglican parishes in Australia to raise the funds to install church air conditioners to bring comfort to their congregation while they gather to celebrate Gods great works and bless the Leaders of the Anglican church to take brave steps to modernise the churches rules, actions and regulations, to be a part of Gods modern world.
God of Grace; Hear our prayer
 
12 The Morning Collect
Lord and heavenly father, you have brought us safely to this new day:
Keep us by your mighty power, protect us from sin,
guard us from every kind of danger,
and in all we do this day direct us in the fulfilling of your purpose,
Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
  
13
The Lord be with you.
And also with you. 
Let us praise the Lord. 
Thanks be to God. 
 
May the Lord bless us and keep us;
the Lord make his face to shine upon us
and be gracious to us;
the Lord lift up his countenance upon us
and give us peace. 
Amen.
Numbers 6.24–26
Music by John Keys – Anglican Chant Canticle organ accompaniments.
A reminder disclaimer to the listener.
The readings in the podcast may include ancient and old-fashioned sayings and instructions that we do not in any way condone as in use or to be used in today’s modern world. The readings have not been modernised to reflect todays thinking, instead the readings remain from the old version of the NRSV bible. The podcast owners explicitly declare that each listener is responsible for their own actions in response to the bible readings and the podcast owners bare no responsibility in this sense.
 

Daily Anglican prayer - Monday morning – 24th February 2025.

Daily Anglican prayer - Monday morning – 24th February 2025.
Readings NRSV: Psalm 80; Isaiah 66. 1-4; Matthew 7. 15-27.
Led by Felicity Scott, an Anglican lay minister in Queensland, Australia.
The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website.
https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.com
Welcome to Monday Morning prayer.
We proclaim the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ:
GOD in his infinite mercy, forgives all sins, and through my baptism in the name of my Saviour, Jesus Christ, I have been given a rebirth into new life, free from the burden of all sin. ALLELUIA
With faithfulness we respond to the good news:
We acknowledge Christ as our saviour and accept with gratitude, that we are forgiven for all wrong doings, past and present. To honour the gift of forgiveness, we release our burden of guilt and rise up to live in the glory of God forever more.
Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Blessed be God forever.
Let us Pray.
 
1
God’s love has been poured into our hearts,
through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. 
Romans 5.5
   
Glory to God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit: 
as in the beginning, so now, and for ever. Amen. 
  
2 The Opening Canticle, A Song of God’s Marvellous Acts
I will sing a new hymn to my God: O Lord you are great and marvellous, you are marvellous in your strength, invincible. Let the whole creation serve you: for you spoke and all things came to be; You sent out your Spirit and it formed them: no one can resist your voice. Mountains and seas are stirred to their depths: rocks melt like wax at your presence; But to those who revere you: you still show mercy. 
Judith 16.13–15  
 
3 The Opening Prayer
The night has passed, and the day lies open before us; 
let us pray with one heart and mind. 
 
Silence may be kept.
As we rejoice in the gift of this new day, so may the light of your presence, O God, set our hearts on fire with love for you; now and for ever. 
Amen.
 
4 The Psalms as appointed. A pause is observed after each.
Psalm
5 At the end of the (last) pause there may follow
Creator Spirit, Advocate promised by our Lord Jesus: increase our faith and help us to walk in the light of your presence, to the glory of God the Father; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Amen.
 
6 One or two Readings from the Bible as appointed.
 
1st Reading
 
Hear the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
2nd Reading
The readings may be followed by a period of silence, a reflection, or
Hear the message of Christ. Thanks be to God.
 
7 The Canticle, A Song of Isaiah
‘Behold, God is my salvation: I will trust and will not be afraid; ‘For the Lord God is my strength and my song: and has become my salvation.’ With joy you will draw water: from the wells of salvation. On that day you will say: ‘Give thanks to the Lord, call upon his name; ‘Make known his deeds among the nations: proclaim that his name is exalted. ‘Sing God’s praises, who has triumphed gloriously: let this be known in all the world. ‘Shout and sing for joy, you that dwell in Zion: for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.’ 
Isaiah 12.2–6
    
8 The belief and principle is said
I believe in God,creator of heaven and earth,
whose love and merciful forgiveness
endures everlasting.
I believe in Christ the saviour,
whose example of love and compassion,
taught us a restored way to live, in collaborative unity with all people.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
whose divine guidance brings
us together to be one with the Holy Trinity.   
 
9 The Prayers
Lord have mercy. 
Christ have mercy. 
God have mercy. 
 
10 The Lord’s Prayer and the Collect of the Day
 
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen. 
 
Prayer of the Week
Seventh Sunday after Εpiphanyweek
Almighty god
You have taught us through your son
That love is the fulfilling of the law
Grant that we may love you with our whole heart
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
 
11 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom and need.
 
Let us Pray
Let us pray for the world and for the church.
God, how great your majesty abounds before us. We thank you for all your generosity. May the peace and blessings of our Lord Jesus Christ be abundant across all nations and countries forever more.
Loving God Grant our prayer
 
Holy God divine and merciful, your blessing on the people is loved by all, for which our gratitude knows no end. Grant, we pray, your saving blessing on all those experiencing times of trouble or strife, that they may receive the guidance of wisdom to lead them to a path of safety.
Loving God Grant our prayer
 
Almighty God, hear our prayer to bring about a change throughout the people, we ask for your grace to relay the wisdom to each man and each woman how to co-exist in peace and the will to do so, to continue to respect one another and teach their offspring to do so also.
Loving God Grant our prayer
 
Blessed God, we ask your blessing for those listed on the Anglican cycle of prayer:
The Diocese of Madras – The Church of South India (United)
The Diocese of Tasmania:
The Parish of Zillmere:
Anglicare SQ Out of Home Care, South East Region – Gold Coast Foster & Kinship Care
Anglican Schools Australia Management Committee and Member Schools:
All Prison ministry chaplaincy teams
All people joining in this prayer offering.
Loving God Grant our prayer
 
12 The Morning Collect
Eternal God and Father, 
by whose power we are created 
and by whose love we are redeemed: 
guide and strengthen us by your Spirit, 
that we may give ourselves to your service, 
and live this day in love to one another and to you; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
 
13
The Lord be with you.
And also with you. 
Let us praise the Lord. 
Thanks be to God. 
 
God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline. May we rekindle the gift of God within us. 
Amen.
see 2 Timothy 1.6–7
 
Music by John Keys – Anglican Chant Canticle organ accompaniments.
A reminder disclaimer to the listener.
The readings in the podcast may include ancient and old-fashioned sayings and instructions that we do not in any way condone as in use or to be used in today’s modern world. The readings have not been modernised to reflect todays thinking, instead the readings remain from the old version of the NRSV bible. The podcast owners explicitly declare that each listener is responsible for their own actions in response to the bible readings and the podcast owners bare no responsibility in this sense.

Daily Anglican Prayer - Sunday Morning – 23rd February 2025

Daily Anglican Prayer - Sunday Morning – 23rd February 2025
Readings:  
Psalm 37. 1-11
Genesis 45. 3-15
Luke 6. 27-38.
Led by Felicity Scott, an Anglican lay minister in Queensland, Australia.
The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website.
https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.com
Welcome to Sunday Morning prayer from the Anglican ‘A prayer book for Australia’.
We proclaim the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ:
GOD in his infinite mercy, forgives all sins, and through our baptism in the name of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, we are given a rebirth into new life, free from the burden of all sin. ALLELUIA
With faithfulness we respond to the good news:
We acknowledge Christ as our saviour and accept with gratitude, that we are forgiven for all wrong doings, past and present. To honour the gift of forgiveness, we release our burden of guilt and rise up to live in the glory of God forever more.
Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Blessed be God forever.
Let us Pray.
 
1
This is the day that the Lord has made.
We will rejoice and be glad in it. 
Psalm 118.24
Glory to God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit: 
as in the beginning, so now, and for ever. Amen.
 
3 The opening Canticle
Oh come let us sing out to the Lord.
let us shout in triumph to the rock of our salvation.
Let us come before his face with thanksgiving.
And cry out to him joyfully in psalms.
For the Lord is a great God.
and a great king above all gods.
In his hands are the depths of the earth.
and the peaks of the mountains are his also.
The sea is his and he made it.
His hands moulded dryland.
Come let us worship and bow down.
And kneel before the Lord our maker.
For he is the Lord our god.
We are his people and the sheep of his pasture.
Today if only you would hear his voice:
“Do not harden your hearts as Israel did in the wilderness.”
“When your forebears tested me.”
“Put me to proof though they had seen my works.”
“Forty years long I loathe that generation and said.”
“It is a people who err in their hearts.”
“For they do not know my ways.”
“Of whom I swore in my wrath.”
“They shall not enter my rest.”  
  
3 The Opening Prayer
 
The night has passed and the day lies open before us; 
let us pray with one heart and mind. 
  
 
Silence may be kept.
 
As we rejoice in the gift of this new day, 
so may the light of your presence, O God, set our hearts on fire with love for you; now and for ever. 
Amen.
 
 
 
4 The Psalms as appointed. A pause is observed after each.
Psalm
 
5 At the end of the (last) pause there may follow
Lord God, whose blessed Son rose in triumph and set us free: grant us the fullness of life he promised us, that through the Holy Spirit our hearts may possess him whom our eyes cannot see, the same Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Amen.
 
6 One or two Readings from the Bible as appointed.
 
OT Reading Genesis 45. 3-15
 
3Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph. Is my father still alive?” But his brothers could not answer him, so dismayed were they at his presence.
4Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Come closer to me.” And they came closer. He said, “I am your brother, Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt. 5And now do not be distressed, or angry with yourselves, because you sold me here; for God sent me before you to preserve life. 6For the famine has been in the land these two years; and there are five more years in which there will be neither plowing nor harvest. 7God sent me before you to preserve for you a remnant on earth, and to keep alive for you many survivors. 8So it was not you who sent me here, but God; he has made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house and ruler over all the land of Egypt. 9Hurry and go up to my father and say to him, ‘Thus says your son Joseph, God has made me lord of all Egypt; come down to me, do not delay. 10You shall settle in the land of Goshen, and you shall be near me, you and your children and your children's children, as well as your flocks, your herds, and all that you have. 11I will provide for you there—since there are five more years of famine to come—so that you and your household, and all that you have, will not come to poverty.’ 12And now your eyes and the eyes of my brother Benjamin see that it is my own mouth that speaks to you. 13You must tell my father how greatly I am honored in Egypt, and all that you have seen. Hurry and bring my father down here.” 14Then he fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck and wept, while Benjamin wept upon his neck. 15And he kissed all his brothers and wept upon them; and after that his brothers talked with him.
The reading is followed by
Hear the word of the LORD. Thanks be to God.
 
NT Reading – Luke 6. 27-38
27“But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. 29If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from anyone who takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt. 30Give to everyone who begs from you; and if anyone takes away your goods, do not ask for them again. 31Do to others as you would have them do to you.
32“If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. 33If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. 34If you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. 35But love your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked. 36Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
37“Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven; 38give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap; for the measure you give will be the measure you get back.”
 
The reading is followed by
Hear the message of Christ. Thanks be to God.
 
7 The Canticle, The Song of Zechariah (Benedictus)
Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel: who has come to his people and set them free. The Lord has raised up for us a mighty Saviour: born of the house of his servant David. Through the holy prophets, God promised of old: to save us from our enemies, from the hands of all who hate us, To show mercy to our forebears: and to remember his holy covenant. This was the oath God swore to our father Abraham: to set us free from the hands of our enemies, Free to worship him without fear: holy and righteous before him, all the days of our life. And you, child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High: for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way, To give his people knowledge of salvation: by the forgiveness of their sins. In the tender compassion of our God: the dawn from on high shall break upon us, To shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death: and to guide our feet into the way of peace. 
Luke 1.68–79
  
 
8 The Apostles creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
      creator of heaven and earth.
 
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord,
      who was conceived by the Holy Spirit
      born of the virgin Mary.
      suffered under Pontius Pilate,
      was crucified, died, and was buried;
      he descended to the dead.
      On the third day he rose from the dead.
      He ascended into heaven
      and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
      From there he will come to judge
 the living and the dead.
 
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
      the holy catholic church,
      the communion of saints,
      the forgiveness of sins,
      the resurrection of the body,
      and the life everlasting. Amen.
 
9 The Prayers
Lord have mercy. 
Christ have mercy. 
God have mercy. 
  
10 The LORDs prayer
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen. 
 
10 The Collect of the Day
Seventh Sunday after Εpiphany
God of compassion, keep before us the love you have revealed in your Son, who
prayed even for his enemies. In our words and deeds help us to be like him,
through whom we pray, Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour. Amen
 
Prayer of the Week
Seventh Sunday after Εpiphany
Almighty god
You have taught us through your son
That love is the fulfilling of the law
Grant that we may love you with our whole heart
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
 
11 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom and need.
 
Let us pray
 
Almighty God, through your Son Jesus Christ you gave many excellent gifts to your apostles and commanded them to feed your flock. Bless all Archbishops and bishops in the Anglican Church. So, to fill them with your truth, and clothe them with holiness, that as pastors of your Church they may diligently preach your word, and modernise their teachings of the people, to the glory of your name.
In God we ask Grant our prayer
 
 
God of wisdom, grant we pray that the words we have heard today make in us a desire to serve the people in bringing the good news of Christ to all who have yet to hear it, so that they may bring forth in us the fruit of good works to honour and praise your name.
In God we ask Grant our prayer
 
Creator God, we thank you for all created living beings, we ask that you look kindly with saving grace upon all animals this day, whether they are in the wild, on the streets, in captivity, or elsewhere.
In God we ask Grant our prayer
 
Loving God, we ask your blessing for those listed on the Anglican cycle of prayer:
23/2/2025
The Diocese of Madi and West Nile – The Church of the Province of Uganda
The Diocese of Rockhampton:
The Parish of Wynnum
Anglicare Insync youth services in Beenleigh, Mt Gravatt, and Cleveland.
St John’s Residential College in University of Queensland
Church Mission Society
All Parishes seeking clergy.
All Anglican schools seeking chaplains.
All Prison ministry chaplaincy teams
All people joining in this prayer offering.
In God we ask Grant our prayer
 
 
12 The Morning Collect
Eternal God and Father, 
by whose power we are created
and by whose love we are redeemed; 
guide and strengthen us by your Spirit, 
that we may give ourselves to your service, 
and live this day in love to one another and to you; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Amen.
 
13
The Lord be with you.
And also with you. 
Let us praise the Lord. 
Thanks be to God. 
 
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen. 
  2 Corinthians 13.14
Music by John Keys – Anglican Chant Canticle organ accompaniments.
A reminder disclaimer to the listener.
The readings in the podcast may include ancient and old-fashioned sayings and instructions that we do not in any way condone as in use or to be used in today’s modern world. The readings have not been modernised to reflect todays thinking, instead the readings remain from the old version of the NRSV bible. The podcast owners explicitly declare that each listener is responsible for their own actions in response to the bible readings and the podcast owners bare no responsibility in this sense.