Daily Prayer from the Anglican Prayer Book for Australia
In the Daily Prayer from the Anglican ’A Prayer Book for Australia’ podcast, Felicity Scott leads Morning or Evening Prayer, with the bible readings for the day. Felicity is an Anglican prayer minister in Queensland, Australia. Daily prayer, consisting of Morning and Evening Prayer from the Anglican A Prayer Book for Australia. Daily Prayer from the Anglican A Prayer Book for Australia is copyright © 1995 The Anglican Church of Australia Trust Corporation, Australia, published by Broughton Publishing. Used here with permission. Scripture quotations (other than psalms) are from The New Revised Standard Version (Anglicized) of the Bible, copyright © 1989, 1995 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. All rights reserved.
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Saturday Mar 02, 2024
Saturday Mar 02, 2024
Saturday Morning Prayer 2nd March 2024 –
Readings. Psalm 5,6; Jeremiah 31. 27-40; Hebrews 9. 23-10.4
Led by Felicity Scott, a Liturgical Assistant at St John the Baptist Anglican Church Bulimba, QLD, Australia.
The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website.
https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.com
Welcome to Saturday 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
Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Blessed be God forever.
Let us Pray.
1
God has shone in our hearts,
to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 4.6
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 Creation
Bless the Lord all created things: who is worthy to be praised and exalted for ever. Bless the Lord all people of the earth: who is worthy to be praised and exalted for ever. O people of God bless the Lord: bless the Lord you priests of the Lord, Bless the Lord you servants of the Lord: who is worthy to be praised and exalted for ever. Bless the Lord all you of upright spirit: bless the Lord you that are holy and humble in heart. Bless the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit: who is worthy to be praised and exalted for ever.
Song of the Three 35ff
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 God, whose praise and power are proclaimed by the whole creation: receive our morning prayers, we pray, and renew us in your service; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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, A Song of Redemption
Christ is the image of the invisible God: the first-born of all creation. For in him all things were created: in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible. All things were created through him and for him: he is before all things and in him all things hold together. He is the head of the body, the Church: he is the beginning, the first-born from the dead. For it pleased God that in him all fullness should dwell: and through him all things be reconciled to himself.
Colossians 1.15–20
8 The Apostles’ Creed may be said.
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.
Lord have mercy.
10 The Lord’s Prayer and the Collect of the Day
Accept our prayers through Jesus Christ our Lord, who taught us to pray;
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
Second Sunday in Lent
Remember O Lord,
What you have wrought in us
And not what we deserve.
And as you have called us to your service,
Make us worthy of our calling,
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Collect of a Bishop
Chad, bishop of Lichfield, missionary (d.672)
O God, our heavenly father,
We remember your faithful servant Chad, bishop of Lichfield who died in 672;
Who you raised up to be a bishop in your church,
And to feed your flock:
Give abundantly to all bishops and other pastors.
The gifts of your Holy Spirit,
So that they may minister in your household
As true servants of Christ
And stewards of your Holy mysteries.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord,
Who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
One God for ever and ever. Amen
11 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom
Let us pray:
Great shepherd of your people,
Bless those called to priesthood in your church.
Energise their hearts with passion for your word and care for your people,
that they may joyfully minister your sacraments.
Guide them in their study and prayer, that they may be discerning and loving pastors, enabling all to minister to the glory of your name and the benefit of your people and world.
God of grace; Hear our prayer.
God of all nations and countries, thank you for your guidance of our evolution and advancement. We ask that you guide the leaders of nations into the ways of peace and justice, and in so doing, bringing about a world that we are proud to sojourn on.
God of grace; Hear our prayer.
Heavenly God our Father, how great you are that we are still here despite our trespasses and despite our lack of humility in your eyes. We pray that you continue to shine your light so we may follow you into a relationship of everlasting love with you and with one another.
God of grace; Hear our prayer.
Loving God, with one voice we lift up our hearts to thank you for our lives and vocation. Inspire us all to know and live our vocation. Give courage to people to listen and follow the call to serve you in ministry. Bless us your family of Australia, help those you call to listen to the Holy Spirit voice, that they may fulfil your holy will and make all things new. Through Christ our Lord.
God of grace; Hear our prayer.
God, we ask your blessing for those listed on the Anglican cycle of prayer:
The Diocese of Christchurch – The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia
The Diocese of Adelaide:
The Parish of Freshwater:
The Director of Discernment and Formation office team:
The Anglican Church Grammar School, East Brisbane:
All Parishes seeking clergy.
All Anglican schools seeking chaplains.
All Prison ministry chaplaincy teams
All people joining in this prayer offering.
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 peace of God which passes all understanding keep our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Amen.
Philippians 4.7
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Friday Evening Prayer 1st March 2024
Readings. Psalm 3, 4. Genesis 45. 1-15; Luke 14. 1-14.
Led by Felicity Scott, Liturgical Assistant at St John the Baptist Anglican Church Bulimba, QLD, Australia.
The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website.
https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.com
Welcome to Friday 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
Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Blessed be God forever.
Let us Pray.
1
Peace to those who are far off.
Peace to those who are near.
Ephesians 2.17
Glory to God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit:
as in the beginning, so now, and for ever. Amen.
2 The Opening Canticle, The Lord’s Servant
The canticle of Isaiah 53.3–6
He was despised; he was rejected: a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. As one from whom people hide their faces: he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Ours were the sufferings he bore: ours the torments he endured, While we thought he was being punished: struck by God and brought low. He was pierced for our sins: bruised for no fault but ours. His punishment has won our peace: and by his wounds we are healed. We had all strayed like sheep: all taking our own way; But the Lord laid on him: the guilt of us all.
Isaiah 53.3–6
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
Holy Spirit, sanctifier, cleanse us from all hypocrisy, unite us to one another in the bonds of peace and love, and confirm us in holiness, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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, A Song to the Lamb
From the book of Revelation 4.11; 5.9b–10
You are worthy, our Lord and God: to receive glory and honour and power. For you have created all things: and by your will they have their being. You are worthy, O Lamb, for you were slain: and by your blood you ransomed for God saints from every tribe and language and nation. You have made them to be a kingdom and priests serving our God: and they will reign with you on earth. To the One who sits on the throne and to the Lamb: be blessing and honour and glory and might, for ever and ever. Amen.
Revelation 4.11; 5.9b–10
8 The Prayers
Lord have mercy.
Christ have mercy.
Lord 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.
Prayer of the Week
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
Second Sunday in Lent
Remember O Lord,
What you have wrought in us
And not what we deserve.
And as you have called us to your service,
Make us worthy of our calling,
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
10 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom and need.Let us pray
Almighty and everlasting God, we ask you to direct, sanctify, and govern our hearts and bodies in the ways of your law and works of your commandments.
By your mighty protection may we be kept safe in body and soul, serving you and the people with generous and joyful hearts, bringing glory to your holy name.
God of Grace; Hear our prayer
O Lord our God, we ask for your mercy on the country of Ukraine and its people. We ask for your intervention, to impart peace as an initiative in the minds of all those at war across the world. We ask through Jesus Christ our Lord.
God of grace; Hear our prayer.
Blessed God, we ask your blessing for those listed on the Anglican cycle of prayer:
The Diocese of Christ the King – The Anglican Church of Southern Africa
The ongoing work of peace-making in Sudan & South Sudan
The Anglican Church of Australia: The General Synod and the Standing Committee
The Parish of Fortitude Valley:
Diocesan Reconciliation Action planning team
Anglican Schools Office, Church House:
All Parishes seeking clergy.
All Anglican schools seeking chaplains.
All Prison Chaplaincy Ministry Teams
All people joining in this prayer offering.
God of Grace; Hear our prayer
11 The Evening Collect
Lighten our darkness, Lord, we pray:
and in your great mercy
defend us from all perils and dangers of this night;
for the love of your only Son our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen.
12
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us praise the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
May the God of all grace, who has called us to eternal glory in Christ, restore, establish, strengthen us. To him be the dominion for ever and ever.
Amen.
1 Peter 5.10–11
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Friday Morning Prayer 1st March 2024 –
Readings. Psalm 1, 2; Jeremiah 31. 15 – 26; Hebrews 9.11-22;
Led by Felicity Scott, Liturgical Assistant at St John the Baptist Anglican Church Bulimba, QLD, 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
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
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, 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 Apostles’ Creed may be said.
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.
Lord 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
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
Second Sunday in Lent
Remember O Lord,
What you have wrought in us
And not what we deserve.
And as you have called us to your service,
Make us worthy of our calling,
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
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.
God of Grace; Hear our prayer
Merciful God, we ask for your mercy to be given to all countries experiencing war. We ask for your intervention, to impart peace as an initiative in the minds of all those at war across the world.
God of grace; Hear our prayer.
God, we thank you for your support in children’s lives. Give the spirit of courage to children to bring to the notice of those in authority those children that use bullying as a cry for help, so those that are can be given the help they need.
God of grace; Hear our prayer
David, bishop of Menevia, Wales (d.601)
O God, our heavenly father,
Who raised up your faithful servant St. David, who died in 601;
To be a bishop in your church in Menevia, Wales;
And to feed your flock:
Give abundantly to all bishops and other pastors
The gifts of your Holy Spirit,
So that they may minister in your household
As true servants of Christ
And stewards of your Holy mysteries;
Through Jesus Christ our Lord,
Who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
One God for ever and ever. Amen
Blessed God, we ask your blessing for those listed on the Anglican cycle of prayer:
The Diocese of Christ the King – The Anglican Church of Southern Africa
The ongoing work of peace-making in Sudan & South Sudan
The Anglican Church of Australia: The General Synod and the Standing Committee
The Parish of Fortitude Valley:
Diocesan Reconciliation Action planning team
Anglican Schools Office, Church House:
All Parishes seeking clergy.
All Anglican schools seeking chaplains.
All Prison Chaplaincy Ministry Teams
All people joining in this prayer offering.
God of Grace; 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
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Morning Prayer – 29th February 2024,
Readings: Psalm 145.
Jeremiah 31.1-14.
Hebrews 9.1 – 10.
Led by Felicity Scott, Liturgical Assistant at St John the Baptist Anglican Church Bulimba, QLD, Australia.
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
Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Blessed be God forever.
Let us Pray.
The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website.
https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.com
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 now 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
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.
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,
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 Apostles’ Creed may be said.
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.
Lord 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
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
Second Sunday in Lent
Remember O Lord,
What you have wrought in us
And not what we deserve.
And as you have called us to your service,
Make us worthy of our calling,
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
11 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom and need.
Let us pray
God of the nations, whose sovereign rule brings justice and peace.
Have mercy on our broken and divided world.
Shed abroad your peace in the hearts of all.
And banish from them the spirit that makes for war.
That all races and peoples may learn to live
as members of one family
and in obedience to your law
through your son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
God of grace; 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 the police forces and defence forces that protect our country, let them know they are appreciated in their contributions towards providing a safe country for the Australian people to live in.
God of grace; Hear our prayer.
Saviour God, we thank you for all you provide to us in our time of need. We ask you to help the persecuted and raise them up to your glory, guide us to help them in their hour of need.
God of grace; Hear our prayer.
God, how great you are in your majesty, we pray that your will is done before ours and we pray that we are guided to carry out your will to bring your kingdom into fruition in its plentiful glory.
God of grace;
Loving God, we ask your blessing for those listed on the Anglican cycle of prayer:
The Diocese of Christ the King – Angola
The Parish of Everton Park:
Anglicare SQ Services, Children and Families Leadership
All Parishes seeking clergy.
All Anglican schools seeking chaplains.
All Prison Chaplaincy Ministry Teams
All people joining in this prayer offering.
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 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.
Hebrew 13.20
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Evening Prayer – 28th February 2024 With Homily
Readings: Psalm 119. 153-176; Genesis 44. 1-17; Luke 13.10-21.
Led by Felicity Scott, Liturgical Assistant at St John the Baptist Anglican Church Bulimba, QLD, Australia.
The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website.
https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.com
Welcome to Wednesday 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
Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Blessed be God forever.
Let us Pray.
1
The glory of the Lord shall be revealed;
and all people shall see it together.
Isaiah 40.5
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 Praise
God be gracious to us and bless us: and make your face to shine upon us, That your way may be known upon earth: your salvation among all nations. Let the peoples praise you, O God: let all the peoples praise you. Let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for you judge the peoples with equity and govern the nations upon earth. Let the peoples praise you, O God: let all the peoples praise you. Then the earth will bring forth its increase: and God, our own God, will bless us. You, O God, will bless us: and all the ends of the earth will fear you.
Psalm 67
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 all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: graft in our hearts the love of your name, increase in us true religion, nourish us with all goodness, and of your great mercy keep us in the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
6 One or two Readings from the Bible as appointed.
1st Reading
2nd Reading
Luke 13.10-21
10 Now Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. 11 And just then there appeared a woman with a spirit that had crippled her for eighteen years. She was bent over and was quite unable to stand up straight. 12 When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said, ‘Woman, you are set free from your ailment.’ 13 When he laid his hands on her, immediately she stood up straight and began praising God. 14 But the leader of the synagogue, indignant because Jesus had cured on the sabbath, kept saying to the crowd, ‘There are six days on which work ought to be done; come on those days and be cured, and not on the sabbath day.’ 15 But the Lord answered him and said, ‘You hypocrites! Does not each of you on the sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the manger, and lead it away to give it water? 16 And ought not this woman, a daughter of Abraham whom Satan bound for eighteen long years, be set free from this bondage on the sabbath day?’ 17 When he said this, all his opponents were put to shame; and the entire crowd was rejoicing at all the wonderful things that he was doing. 18 He said therefore, ‘What is the kingdom of God like? And to what should I compare it? 19 It is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in the garden; it grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air made nests in its branches.’ 20 And again he said, ‘To what should I compare the kingdom of God? 21 It is like yeast that a woman took and mixed in with three measures of flour until all of it was leavened.’
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.
A 2 min Homily;
In the first few verses of this excerpt of Luke, a woman’s spirit was causing her to be physically crippled and bent over. Likely taken on from others commanding her to act lower than those around her, her physical stature obeying and portraying the commands forbidding her to stand up for herself in that era. An oppressed spirit ensues being portrayed physically through her bodies inability to stand straight. A multitude of people bearing satanic falsehood towards her, satanic because those who oppressed her probably did so for their own controlling gain. Jesus calls out this satanic bind and with authority lays on his hands and says, ‘you are set free’. The authority with which Jesus acted, was enough to release her oppression led ailment and her spirit was raised up, she could now stand straight.
Despite it being the sabbath Jesus doesn’t hesitate to free the woman’s suffering. Jesus’ hope was for freedom, peace and love, to be given to all people on earth, thus his commandment, love your neighbour as yourself.
Amen
7 The Canticle, The Song of Mary (Magnificat)
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord: my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, Who has looked with favour on his lowly servant: from this day all generations will call me blessed; The Almighty has done great things for me: and holy is his name. God has mercy on those who fear him: from generation to generation. The Lord has shown strength with his arm: and scattered the proud in their conceit, Casting down the mighty from their thrones: and lifting up the lowly. God has filled the hungry with good things: and sent the rich away empty. He has come to the aid of his servant Israel: to remember the promise of mercy, The promise made to our forebears: to Abraham and his children for ever.
Luke 1.47–55
8 The Prayers
Lord have mercy.
Christ have mercy.
Lord 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.
Prayer of the Week
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
Second Sunday in Lent
Remember O Lord,
What you have wrought in us
And not what we deserve.
And as you have called us to your service,
Make us worthy of our calling,
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
10 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom and need.
Let us prayAlmighty God, we thank you for your church and its place in our world and ask that you bless the whole church. Bless all clergy, and volunteers, with modern thinking and progressive plans to bring a safe and inclusive church into being throughout our country.
God of Grace. Hear our Prayer
Generous God, we ask that you show generosity by remembering the homeless, the destitute, the sick, the aged, and all who have none to care for them. Heal those who are broken in body or spirit and turn their sorrow into joy. Send people to minister to their needs in generous ways.
God of Grace Hear our prayer
Loving God, we ask your blessing;
All Parishes seeking clergy.
All Anglican schools seeking chaplains.
All Prison ministry chaplaincy teams
All people joining in this prayer offering.
God of Grace; Hear our prayer
11 The Evening Collect
Lighten our darkness, Lord, we pray:
and in your great mercy defend us
from all perils and dangers of this night;
for the love of your only Son our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen.
12
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us praise the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
May our Lord Jesus Christ, and God our Father, comfort our hearts and establish them in every good work and word.
Amen.
2 Thessalonians 2.16–1
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Morning Prayer – 28th February 2024
Readings: Psalm 143; 146; Jeremiah 30. 10- 20; Hebrews 8. 7 – 13
Led by Felicity Scott, Liturgical Assistant at St John the Baptist Anglican Church Bulimba, QLD, Australia.
Welcome to Wednesday 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
Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Blessed be God forever.
Let us Pray.
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
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.
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,
We praise you O God:
we claim you as Lord.
All creation worships 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.
The glorious company of apostles praise you:
The noble fellowship of prophets praise you.
The white robed army of martyrs praise you:
Throughout the world the holy church acclaims you;
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, Lord, and help your people,
bought with the price of your own blood:
And bring us with your Saints to glory everlasting.
8 The Apostles’ Creed may be said.
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.
Lord 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
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
Second Sunday in Lent
Remember O Lord,
What you have wrought in us
And not what we deserve.
And as you have called us to your service,
Make us worthy of our calling,
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
11 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom and need.
Let us pray
Loving God, we give you thanks, that through your son Jesus Christ, you have shown us the way to live in your righteousness. We pray for reconciliation with you God and ask for strength to remain in your presence in all we do.
God of grace; Hear our prayer.
Saviour God, 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 kingdom.
God of grace; Hear our prayer.
Almighty God, we ask for your mercy to be given to all country’s experiencing earthquakes and all countries that are experiencing natural disasters at this time.
We ask for your intervention to bring calm to their weather systems and so calm their hearts and minds.
God of grace. Hear our Prayer.
Loving God, bring us together as one with you, reconciled with you and reconciled with each other. You made us in your likeness, you gave your only son Jesus Christ.
He has given 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 asyou have called us to do.
God of grace. Hear our Prayer.
Loving God, we ask your blessing for those listed on the Anglican cycle of prayer:
The Diocese of Chotanagpur – The Church of North India (United)
The Parish of Ekibin:
Anglicare SQ Community Aged & Disability, South Coast (Southport Respite Centre)
All Parishes seeking clergy.
All Anglican schools seeking chaplains.
All Prison ministry chaplaincy teams
All people joining in this prayer offering.
God of Grace; 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.
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 glorify our God and Father.
Amen.
Romans 15.5-6
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday Evening Prayer – 27th January 2024
Readings:
Psalm 141. 142;
Genesis 43. 15-34;
Luke 13. 1-9
Led by Felicity Scott, Liturgical Assistant at St John the Baptist Anglican Church Bulimba, QLD, 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
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
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 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 Prayers
Lord have mercy.
Christ have mercy.
Lord 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.
Prayer of the Week
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
Second Sunday in Lent
Remember O Lord,
What you have wrought in us
And not what we deserve.
And as you have called us to your service,
Make us worthy of our calling,
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
10 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom and need.
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 the people.
God of grace; Hear our prayer.
Gracious 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.
God of grace; hear our prayer.
Loving God, we ask your blessing for those listed on the Anglican cycle of prayer:
The Diocese of Chichester – The Church of England
The Diocese of Willochra:
The Parish of East Redland:
Anglicare SQ Community Aged & Disability, South Coast (Robina Respite Centre)
All Parishes seeking clergy.
All Anglican schools seeking chaplains.
All Prison ministry chaplaincy teams
All people joining in this prayer offering.
God of Grace; 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
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday Morning Prayer – 27th February 2024
Readings: Psalm 140
Jeremiah 29. 24-30.9
Hebrews 7.26 – 8.6
Led by Felicity Scott, Liturgical Assistant at St John the Baptist Anglican Church Bulimba, QLD, Australia.
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
Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Blessed be God forever.
Let us Pray.
The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website.
https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.com
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.
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, 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 Apostles’ Creed may be said.
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.
Lord 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
Second Sunday in Lent
Remember O Lord,
What you have wrought in us
And not what we deserve.
And as you have called us to your service,
Make us worthy of our calling,
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
11 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom and need.
Let us pray
Loving God, how great your healing hand that reaches out to those in need, how great your love for your people. We ask you to bestow your healing on His Majesty King Charles, and to all people who have been diagnosed with cancer. We thank you for your healing kindness for all your people.
God of Grace. Hear our prayer
Eternal God, we bless you for the gracious memory of her majesty Queen Elizabeth, for her reign rich in years and accomplishment, for the many lives she touched, and for the faith that sustained her in life and in death. We remember her with gratitude for her great works.
God of Grace. Hear our prayer
Merciful Lord, we ask for your mercy to be given to the country of Ukraine, free them from their oppressors. We ask for your intervention, to impart peace as an initiative in the minds of all those at war across the world. We ask this in Jesus Christ’s name. Amen
Almighty God, we ask for your mercy to be granted to all countries experiencing natural disasters, especially those experiencing earthquakes or floods. We ask for your intervention to bring calm to their weather systems and so calm their hearts and minds.
God of grace. Hear our Prayer
Gracious God, we thank you for your church and its place in our world and ask that you bless the whole church. Bless our bishops, ministers, parish ministry teams, and their volunteers and lay people, give us all courage to proclaim the good news of Christ in our schools, workplaces and homes.
God of Grace. Hear our Prayer
Blessed God, we ask you to please.
Bless all schools seeking new chaplains and all Prison ministry chaplaincy teams.
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.
Bless the financial heads of the Anglican Church to find new ways of supplying income streams to fund the clergy in the churches.
Bless the heads 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
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Morning Prayer 26th February 2024;
Readings: Readings: Psalm 136. 1-6; 138; Jeremiah 29. 1-19; Hebrews 7. 11-25.
Led by Felicity Scott, Liturgical Assistant at St John the Baptist Anglican Church Bulimba, QLD, Australia.
Music by John Keys – Anglican Chant Canticle organ accompaniments.
The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website.
https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.com
Welcome to Monday 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
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
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, 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 Apostles’ Creed may be said.
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.
Lord 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
Second Sunday in Lent
Remember O Lord,
What you have wrought in us
And not what we deserve.
And as you have called us to your service,
Make us worthy of our calling,
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
11 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom and need.
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 for ever more.
God of grace 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 guidance of wisdom to lead them to a path of safety.
God of grace Hear our prayer
Almighty God, hear our prayer to bring about a change throughout the people, we ask you to relay the wisdom to each man and 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 the same.
God of Grace. Hear our Prayer
Lord of all might, we need your help, the country and people of Ukraine is in need of your help to set them free from their oppressors and to rebuild their country to live a live free from atrocity.
Lord in your mercy; Hear our prayer.
Loving God, we ask your blessing for those listed on the Anglican cycle of prayer:
The Diocese of Chicago – The Episcopal Church
The Diocese of Wangaratta:
The Parish of East Brisbane:
Anglicare SQ Community Aged & Disability, South Coast
State School Teachers
All Parishes seeking clergy.
All Anglican schools seeking chaplains.
All Prison ministry chaplaincy teams
All people joining in this prayer offering.
God of Grace: 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
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Friday Morning Prayer 23rd February 2024 – Readings. Psalm 124, 125, 126; Jeremiah 27. 12 – 28.4;Hebrews 6.9-18; Matthew 5.20-26.
Led by Felicity Scott, Liturgical Assistant at St John the Baptist Anglican Church Bulimba, QLD, 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
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
2nd Reading
3rd reading - Gospel
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, 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 Apostles’ Creed may be said.
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.
Lord 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
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 may guard our heritage to honour and glory your name.
God of Grace; Hear our prayer
Merciful God, we ask for your mercy to be given to all countries experiencing war. We ask for your intervention, to impart peace as an initiative in the minds of all those at war across the world.
God of grace; Hear our prayer.
God, we thank you for your support in children’s lives. Give courage to children to bring to the notice of their parents and the school guidance counsellors those children that are using bullying as a cry for help, so they can be helped and guided to the right path of life.
God of grace; Hear our prayer
Blessed God, we ask your blessing for those listed on the Anglican cycle of prayer:
The Diocese of Chester – The Church of England
The Diocese of Sydney:
The Parish of Cunnamulla
Symes Grove Residential Aged Care – Taigum
St Francis Theological College, Milton
All Parishes seeking clergy.
All Anglican schools seeking chaplains.
All Prison Chaplaincy Ministry Teams
All people joining in this prayer offering.
God of Grace; 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