Daily Anglican Prayer - Tuesday Morning – 22nd April 2025

Daily Anglican Prayer - Tuesday Morning – 22^nd April 2025

Readings NRSV: Psalm 118.1-18; Exodus 12. 21-36; John 20. 19-31.

Led by Felicity Scott, an Anglican prayer minister in Queensland, Australia.

The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website.

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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.

 

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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

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

 

 

Easter day

Lord of all life and power,

Who through the mighty resurrection of your son

overcame the old order of sin and death

To make all things new in him:

Grant that we being dead to sin and alive

 to you in Jesus Christ, may reign with him in glory;

To whom with you and the Holy Spirit

Be praise, honour and thanksgiving,

now and for all eternity. Amen

 

 

11 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom and need.

Let us pray

God, upon you we rely, and to you we turn. You do not waiver, and you do not abandon. Be with your people in these days leading to Easter as they remember their LORDs holy sacrifice. Grant them comfort through their tears and remind them of the joy of the resurrection.

Humbly we Pray – LORD hear our prayer

 

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.

Humbly we Pray – LORD hear our prayer

 

Lord, we have been 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, we Pray – LORD hear our prayer

 

God, we ask your blessing for those listed on the Anglican cycle of prayer:

 

• All people of the Prison and Hospital ministry chaplaincy teams
• All people joining in this prayer offering

Humbly, 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.

  

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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.

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