Daily Prayer from the Anglican Prayer Book for Australia

Daily Anglican Prayer – Sunday Holy Eucharist at home – 5th January 2025

Daily Anglican Prayer – Sunday Holy Eucharist at home – 5th January 2025
Readings.
Samuel 2. 18-20, 26;
Psalm 148;
Colossians 3. 12-17;
Matthew 2. 1-12.
Led by Felicity Scott, a Liturgical Assistant with the Anglican Church, QLD, Australia.
The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website.
https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.com
 
Welcome to Sunday Holy Eucharist for you at home from the Anglican a prayer book for Australia.
 
Preparing for this Eucharist:
During this service you can minister Eucharist to yourself and your gathered family members.
Place on your table if you have them, a Bible, a small glass of red wine or grape juice, pieces of bread or wafers, one piece for each participant, a lighted candle and a cross. Gather all who are to partake in the Eucharist around the table.
 
The majority of the words of this eucharist are available from page 119 in the Anglican a prayer book for Australia or use the episode link to view the words.
 
We gather together to celebrate God.
The Good News
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.
 
The greeting
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.
And also with you.
 
The prayer of preparation.
Let us pray.
Almighty God,
To whom all hearts are open,
All desires known,
And from whom no secrets are hidden,
cleanse the thoughts of our hearts
by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit
that we may perfectly love you,
and worthily magnify your holy name,
through Christ our Lord.  Amen
 
Hear O Israel, the Lord our God the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. Jesus said: ‘This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: you shall love your neighbour as yourself.’
The Confession
Our Lord Jesus Christ said:
Lord, have mercy on us, and write your law in our hearts by your Holy Spirit.
Let us confess our sins in penitence and faith confident in God’s forgiveness.
 
Merciful God,
our maker and our judge,
we have sinned against you
in thought, word, and deed;
And in what we have failed to do:we have not loved you with our whole heart,we have not loved our neighbours as ourselves;we repent and are sorry for all our sins.Father, forgive us.Strengthen us to love and obey you
 in newness of life;through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.
The Assurance of Forgiveness
Almighty God, who has promised forgiveness to all who turn to him in faith, pardon you and set you free from all your sins, strengthen you in all goodness and keep you in eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Lord have mercy
Christ have mercy
God have mercy
The Gloria, we say together
Glory to God in the highest
and peace to God’s people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King,
almighty God and Father,
we worship you, we give you thanks,
 we praise you for your glory.
Lord Jesus Christ, only son of the Father,
Lord God, Lamb of God,
you take away the sin of the world: 
have mercy on us;
you are seated at the right hand of the Father:
receive our prayer.
For you alone are the Holy One;
you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father.
Amen.
 
 
The Collect of the Day – Year B
Collect for the celebration of Epiphany.
Lord God of the nations, we have seen the star of your glory rising in
splendour: may the brightness of your incarnate Word pierce the night that covers the earth, signal the dawn of justice and peace, and beckon all nations to walk as one in your light. We ask this through Jesus Christ, your Word made flesh, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, in the splendour of eternal light, God for ever and ever. Amen.
The Prayer of the Week
Second Sunday after Christmas
O God, by the leading of a star you manifested your only begotten Son to the gentiles: mercifully grant, that we who know you now by faith, may after this life be led to the vision of your glorious Godhead; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
The Old Testament, Scripture Reading 1
Isaiah 60:1-6.
1 Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon
you. 2 For darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the
Lord will arise upon you, and his glory will appear over you. 3 Nations shall
come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. 4 Lift up your eyes and look around; they all gather together, they come to you; your sons shall come from far away, and your daughters shall be carried on their nurses’ arms. 5 Then you shall see and be radiant; your heart shall thrill and rejoice, because the
abundance of the sea shall be brought to you, the wealth of the nations shall
come to you. 6 A multitude of camels shall cover you, the young camels of
Midian and Ephah; all those from Sheba shall come. They shall bring gold and
frankincense, and shall proclaim the praise of the Lord.
Hear the word of the Lord
Thanks be to God.
The Psalm
Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14.
1 Give the king your judgement, O God:
and your righteousness to the son of a king,
2 That he may judge your people rightly:
and the poor of the land with equity.
3 Let the mountains be laden with peace because of his righteousness:
and the hills also with prosperity for his people.
4 May he give justice to the poor among the people:
and rescue the children of the needy, and crush the oppressor.
35 May he live while the sun endures:
and while the moon gives light, throughout all generations.
6 May he come down like rain upon the new-mown fields:
and as showers that water the earth.
7 In his time shall righteousness flourish:
and abundance of peace, till the moon shall be no more.
10 The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring tribute:
the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.
11 All kings shall fall down before him:
and all nations do him service.
12 He will deliver the needy when they cry:
and the poor that have no helper.
13 He will pity the helpless and the needy:
and save the lives of the poor.
14 He will redeem them from oppression and violence:
and their blood shall be precious in his sight.
 
The New Testament, Scripture Reading 2
The Second Reading, from the New Testament, Ephesians 3:1-12.
1 This is the reason that I Paul am a prisoner for Christ Jesus for the sake of you
Gentiles -2 for surely you have already heard of the commission of God’s grace
that was given to me for you, 3 and how the mystery was made known to me by
revelation, as I wrote above in a few words, 4 a reading of which will enable you 4to perceive my understanding of the mystery of Christ. 5 In former generations this mystery was not made known to humankind, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit: 6 that is, the Gentiles have become fellow-heirs, members of the same body, and sharers in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. 7 Of this gospel I have become a servant according to the gift of God’s grace that was given to me by the working of his power. 8 Although I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given to me to bring to the Gentiles the news of the boundless riches of Christ, 9 and to make everyone see what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God who created all things; 10so that through the church the wisdom of God in its rich variety might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. 11 This was in accordance with the eternal purpose that he has carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12 in whom we have access to God in boldness and confidence through faith in him.
 
The lord be with you.
And also with you.
 
We welcome the gospel:
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
The Gospel reading.
The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew 2:1-12
 
As you make a small cross signs on your own forehead, left cheek and upper chest, we say together ‘Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ’.
 
Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ.
 
1 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise
men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 asking, ‘Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.’ 3 When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; 4 and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born.
5 They told him,
‘In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet: 6 “And you,
Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of
Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel.”’
7 Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact
time when the star had appeared. 8 Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, ‘Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage.’ 9 When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. 11 On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure-chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. 12 And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road.
 
This is the gospel of the Lord,
Praise to You Lord Jesus Christ.
 
 
 
 
 
A short homily on Matthew 2: 1-12
Our lack of knowledge is still, keeping the truth at bay, of the connection between the galaxy of stars in the sky and the people on earth. How great a truth it would be if each person had their own star that arose at their awakening, whether at birth like in case of Jesus or later in life. To know that there is a named star out in the galaxy reflecting the bright light that Jesus depicted during His short life brings us closer to the revelation that we can all be bright stars shining in the dark night. To brightly shine our star is to believe in God and have faith in His saving grace despite our trespasses towards each other and ourselves. Today shine your light to bring the bright light of God to the people still in darkness.
 
Let us pause for a moment to reflect.
 
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.
The Nicene Creed
We believe in God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in Jesus Christ, Son of God, God from God, Light from Light, of one Being with the Father. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried.  On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father in glory and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. Who has spoken through the Prophets.
We acknowledge the forgiveness of sins and the life of the world to come. Amen.
The Prayers
Let us pray for the world and for the church.
God, we give you thanks for opening our eyes to witness your hand at work in the gifts that surround us. Thank you for your continued love and blessings in abundance throughout our lives. Bless us with your generous nature good Lord, as we answer your call to minister to your will. Guide us to walk before you in faithfulness, in righteousness and in upright honour towards you.
God of Love we ask you.      Hear our Prayer
 
God, we offer thanks for your blessing of peace across all countries and continents. Give all your servants an understanding mind, able to recognise between good and evil. Give us all wise and discerning minds, that we might know how to honour God in our life.
God of Love we ask you.      Hear our Prayer
 
God, we thank you for the church leaders in Australia, teach them to refresh us through their leadership. Guide our bishops, ministers and lay people and renew our courage to proclaim the good news of Christ in our schools, workplaces, and homes.
God of Love we ask you.      Hear our Prayer
 
God, we pray thanks that with your guidance we live in your light and go out in your name to help others who are less fortunate. We pray that through our reverence in the name of Christ, we become new and maintain our light even when surrounded by darkness.
God of Love we ask you.      Hear our Prayer
 
Heavenly Father, we thank you that through your Son Jesus Christ, you have shown us the way to live and breathe in your righteousness. Give us the strength to remain in your presence in all we do. Help us to be willing advocates of your work, guiding our actions to a better life for all.
God of Love we ask you.      Hear our Prayer
 
We pause for a moment for you to pray for your own petitions.
 
 
Almighty God you have promised to hear our prayers.
Grant that what we have asked in faith
 we may by your grace receive,
through Jesus Christ our lord. Amen
 
The greeting of peace:
We are the body of Christ.
His spirit is with us.
 
The peace of the lord be always with you
And also, with you.
 
Let us all exchange a sign of peace.
The Preparation for the Lord’s Supper
We do not presume to come to your table, merciful Lord,trusting in our own righteousness,but in your manifold and great mercies.
We are not worthyso much as to gather up the crumbs under your table.But you are the same Lordwhose nature is always to have mercy.Grant us, therefore gracious Lord,so to eat the flesh of your dear Son Jesus Christ,and to drink his blood,that we may evermore dwell in him,and he is us. Amen.
The thanksgiving:
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give Him thanks and praise.
All glory and honour be yours always and everywhere mighty creator ever living God. We give you thanks and praise for our saviour Jesus Christ who by the power of your spirit was born of Mary and lived as one of us. By his death on the cross and rising to new life he offered the one true sacrifice for sin and obtained an eternal deliverance for his people.
Therefore, with angels and archangels, and with the whole company of heaven, we proclaim your great and glorious name, forever praising you, and saying:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full of your glory.  Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he that comes in the name of the LORD. Hosanna in the highest.
Merciful God we thank you for these gifts of your creation, this bread and wine, and we pray that by your word and Holy Spirit we who eat and drink them may be partakers of Christ body and blood.
On the night he was betrayed Jesus took bread and when he had given you thanks he broke it and gave it to his disciples saying ‘take eat. This is my body given for you do this in remembrance of me.’
After supper he took the cup and again giving you thanks he gave it to his disciples saying drink from this all of you this is my blood of the new covenant shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins do this as often as you drink it in remembrance of me.
The memorial acclamation:
Christ has died;
Christ is risen;
Christ will come again.
Therefore, we do as our saviour has commanded proclaiming his offering of himself made once for all upon the cross his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension and looking for his coming again we celebrate with this bread and this cup his one perfect and sufficient sacrifice for the sins of the whole world.
 
Renew us by your Holy Spirit, unite us in the body of your son and bring us with all your people into the joy of your eternal Kingdom, through Jesus Christ our Lord with whom and in whom, in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, we worship you father in songs of never ending praise.
Blessing and honour and glory and power are yours for ever and ever.  Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
As our saviour Christ has taught us, we are confident to pray,
Our Father in heaven,hallowed be your Nameyour 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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.  For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen.
We break this bread to share in the body of Christ.
We who are many are one body, for we all share in the one bread.
Jesus Lamb of God, have mercy on us.
Jesus bearer of our sins, have mercy on us.
Jesus redeemer of the world, grant us your peace.
The gifts of God for the people of God.
Come, let us take this holy sacrament of the body and blood of Christ in remembrance that He died for us, and feed on Him in our hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.
As we minister the bread to each of the people gathered, we say:
‘The body of Christ, keep you in eternal life’,
and they respond with: ‘Amen’.
As we minister the cup to each of the people gathered, we say:
‘The blood of Christ, the cup of salvation, keep you in eternal life’; and they respond with: ‘Amen’.
Please pause the recording while you minister the gifts and offer personal prayers of gratitude.
On Continuing:
Living God, in this holy meal you fill us with NewHope. May the power of your love, which we have known in word and sacrament, continue your saving work among us, give us courage for our pilgrimage, and bring us to the joys, you promise.
 
We say together:
Most loving God, you send us into the world you love.Give us grace to go thankfully and with courage, in the power of your holy spirit.
The Final Blessing
The peace of God which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always.
Amen.
The Dismissal
We have today proclaimed the message of Christ in our homes, go forth and proclaim the message of Christ in your streets, towns, cities and countries, that all are saved by the death and resurrection of our saviour.
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
In the name of Christ, Amen. 
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.
 
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Daily Anglican prayer - Monday morning – 30th December 2024

Daily Anglican prayer - Monday morning – 30th December 2024.
Readings NRSV: Psalm 148, 149; Isaiah 30. 29- 31.9; John 2. 1-12.
Led by Felicity Scott, a Liturgical Assistant for the Anglican Church, QLD, 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 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
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
First Sunday after Christmas
Almighty God, you have shed upon us the light of your incarnate Word:
May this light, kindled in our hearts, shine forth in our lives, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. 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 Kutgi – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)
The Parish of Milton Anglican:
Anglicare SQ Out of Home Care, Moreton Region – Caboolture Foster & Kinship Care
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 Holy Eucharist at home – 29th December 2024

Daily Anglican Prayer – Sunday Holy Eucharist at home – 29th December 2024
Readings.
Samuel 2. 18-20, 26;
Psalm 148;
Colossians 3. 12-17;
Luke 2. 41-52.
Led by Felicity Scott, a Liturgical Assistant with the Anglican Church, QLD, Australia.
The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website.
https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.com
 
Welcome to Sunday Holy Eucharist for you at home from the Anglican a prayer book for Australia.
Preparing for this Eucharist: During this service you can minister Eucharist to yourself and your gathered family members.
Place on your table if you have them, a Bible, a small glass of red wine or grape juice, pieces of bread or wafers, one piece for each participant, a lighted candle and a cross. Gather all who are to partake in the Eucharist around the table.
 
The majority of the words of this eucharist are available from page 119 in the Anglican a prayer book for Australia or use the episode link to view the words.
 
We gather together to celebrate God.
The Good News
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.
 
The greeting
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.
And also with you.
 
The prayer of preparation;
Let us pray.
Almighty God,
To whom all hearts are open,
All desires known,
And from whom no secrets are hidden;
cleanse the thoughts of our hearts
by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit
that we may perfectly love you,
and worthily magnify your holy name,
through Christ our Lord.  Amen
 
Hear O Israel, the Lord our God the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. Jesus said: ‘This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: you shall love your neighbour as yourself.’
The Confession
Our Lord Jesus Christ said:
Lord, have mercy on us, and write your law in our hearts by your Holy Spirit.
Let us confess our sins in penitence and faith confident in God’s forgiveness.
 
Merciful God,
our maker and our judge,
we have sinned against you
in thought, word, and deed;
And in what we have failed to do:we have not loved you with our whole heart,we have not loved our neighbours as ourselves;we repent and are sorry for all our sins.Father, forgive us.Strengthen us to love and obey you
 in newness of life;through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.
The Assurance of Forgiveness
Almighty God, who has promised forgiveness to all who turn to him in faith, pardon you and set you free from all your sins, strengthen you in all goodness and keep you in eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Lord have mercy
Christ have mercy
God have mercy
The Gloria, we say together
Glory to God in the highest
and peace to God’s people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King,
almighty God and Father,
we worship you, we give you thanks,
 we praise you for your glory.
Lord Jesus Christ, only son of the Father,
Lord God, Lamb of God,
you take away the sin of the world: 
have mercy on us;
you are seated at the right hand of the Father:
receive our prayer.
For you alone are the Holy One;
you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father.
Amen.
 
 
The Collect of the Day – Year B
Collect for the first Sunday after Christmas.
Saving God, whose Son Jesus was presented in the temple and was acclaimed the glory of Israel and the light of the nations: grant that in him we may be presented to you and in the world may reflect his glory, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen
The Prayer of the Week
First Sunday after Christmas
Almighty God, you have shed upon us the light of your incarnate Word:
May this light, kindled in our hearts, shine forth in our lives, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen
The Old Testament, Scripture Reading 1
1 Samuel 2. 18-20, 26
The Child Samuel at Shiloh
18Samuel was ministering before the Lord, a boy wearing a linen ephod. 19His mother used to make for him a little robe and take it to him each year, when she went up with her husband to offer the yearly sacrifice. 20Then Eli would bless Elkanah and his wife, and say, “May the Lord repay you with children by this woman for the gift that she made to the Lord”; and then they would return to their home.
26 'Now the boy Samuel continued to grow both in stature and in favor with the Lord and with the people. '
Hear the word of the Lord
Thanks be to God.
The Psalm
Psalm 148;
 
The New Testament, Scripture Reading 2
Colossians 3. 12-17
12 As God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. 13 Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. 14 Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. 15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God.  17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
 
The lord be with you.
And also with you.
The Gospel reading.
The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke 2. 41-52
 
As you make a small cross signs on your own forehead, left cheek and upper chest, we say together ‘Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ’.
 
The Boy Jesus in the Temple
41 Now every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the festival of the Passover. 42And when he was twelve years old, they went up as usual for the festival. 43 When the festival was ended and they started to return, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it. 44 Assuming that he was in the group of travellers, they went a day's journey. Then they started to look for him among their relatives and friends. 45 When they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem to search for him. 46 After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. 47 And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers. 48 When his parents saw him they were astonished; and his mother said to him, “Child, why have you treated us like this? Look, your father and I have been searching for you in great anxiety.” 49 He said to them, “Why were you searching for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?”50 But they did not understand what he said to them. 51 Then he went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. His mother treasured all these things in her heart. 52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and in years, and in divine and human favour.
 
This is the gospel of the Lord,
Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.
 
 
 
 
 
 
A Short Homily on Luke 2. 41-52
This passage is revealing how people when they journey to a better place, instead of continuing in that better place, they return home to where they used to dwell. In this gospel the family of Jesus’ journeyed together to Jerusalem and then after paying homage, they started to return to their old home, their old way of living. What was the point of going on a pilgrimage of growth and reverence if they were going to set a time limit on remaining in that newfound spirit. Jesus however didn’t immediately return to the old home with his parents. Instead Jesus wanted to remain in that new found spirit, he wanted to remain right there continuing to grow and learn with God. The only way he could turn away was by being obedient to his parents, it wasn’t his want to return to the old home but out of respect for his parents he did.
 
Our lives are filled with moments of revelation that lift us up to higher spiritual levels, all too often it is actually other people that pull us back down to be the person we were before. By asking God to be our only guide of our lives and our actions is a way that we can continue to dwell in higher spiritual levels to let ourselves remain in God’s presence in all we do regardless of what others want us to be.
 
 
Let us pause for a moment to reflect.
 
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.
The Nicene Creed
We believe in God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in Jesus Christ, Son of God, God from God, Light from Light, of one Being with the Father. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried.  On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father in glory and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. Who has spoken through the Prophets.
We acknowledge the forgiveness of sins and the life of the world to come. Amen.
The Prayers
Let us pray for the world and for the church.
God, we give you thanks for opening our eyes to witness your hand at work in the gifts that surround us. Thank you for your continued love and blessings in abundance throughout our lives. Bless us with your generous nature good Lord, as we answer your call to minister to your will. Guide us to walk before you in faithfulness, in righteousness and in upright honour towards you.
God of Love we ask you.      Hear our Prayer
 
God, we offer thanks for your blessing of peace across all countries and continents. Give all your servants an understanding mind, able to recognise between good and evil. Give us all wise and discerning minds, that we might know how to honour God in our life.
God of Love we ask you.      Hear our Prayer
 
God, we thank you for the church leaders in Australia, teach them to refresh us through their leadership. Guide our bishops, ministers and lay people and renew our courage to proclaim the good news of Christ in our schools, workplaces, and homes.
God of Love we ask you.      Hear our Prayer
 
God, we pray thanks that with your guidance we live in your light and go out in your name to help others who are less fortunate. We pray that through our reverence in the name of Christ, we become new and maintain our light even when surrounded by darkness.
God of Love we ask you.      Hear our Prayer
 
Heavenly Father, we thank you that through your Son Jesus Christ, you have shown us the way to live and breathe in your righteousness. Give us the strength to remain in your presence in all we do. Help us to be willing advocates of your work, guiding our actions to a better life for all.
God of Love we ask you.      Hear our Prayer
 
We pause for a moment for you to pray for your own petitions.
 
 
Almighty God you have promised to hear our prayers.
Grant that what we have asked in faith
 we may by your grace receive,
through Jesus Christ our lord. Amen
 
The greeting of peace:
We are the body of Christ.
His spirit is with us.
 
The peace of the lord be always with you
And also, with you.
 
Let us all exchange a sign of peace.
The Preparation for the Lord’s Supper
We do not presume to come to your table, merciful Lord,trusting in our own righteousness,but in your manifold and great mercies.
We are not worthyso much as to gather up the crumbs under your table.But you are the same Lordwhose nature is always to have mercy.Grant us, therefore gracious Lord,so to eat the flesh of your dear Son Jesus Christ,and to drink his blood,that we may evermore dwell in him,and he is us. Amen.
The thanksgiving:
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give Him thanks and praise.
All glory and honour be yours always and everywhere mighty creator ever living God. We give you thanks and praise for our saviour Jesus Christ who by the power of your spirit was born of Mary and lived as one of us. By his death on the cross and rising to new life he offered the one true sacrifice for sin and obtained an eternal deliverance for his people.
Therefore, with angels and archangels, and with the whole company of heaven, we proclaim your great and glorious name, forever praising you, and saying:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full of your glory.  Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he that comes in the name of the LORD. Hosanna in the highest.
Merciful God we thank you for these gifts of your creation, this bread and wine, and we pray that by your word and Holy Spirit we who eat and drink them may be partakers of Christ body and blood.
On the night he was betrayed Jesus took bread and when he had given you thanks he broke it and gave it to his disciples saying ‘take eat. This is my body given for you do this in remembrance of me.’
After supper he took the cup and again giving you thanks he gave it to his disciples saying drink from this all of you this is my blood of the new covenant shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins do this as often as you drink it in remembrance of me.
The memorial acclamation:
Christ has died;
Christ is risen;
Christ will come again.
Therefore, we do as our saviour has commanded proclaiming his offering of himself made once for all upon the cross his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension and looking for his coming again we celebrate with this bread and this cup his one perfect and sufficient sacrifice for the sins of the whole world.
 
Renew us by your Holy Spirit, unite us in the body of your son and bring us with all your people into the joy of your eternal Kingdom, through Jesus Christ our Lord with whom and in whom, in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, we worship you father in songs of never ending praise.
Blessing and honour and glory and power are yours for ever and ever.  Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
As our saviour Christ has taught us, we are confident to pray,
Our Father in heaven,hallowed be your Nameyour 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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.  For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen.
We break this bread to share in the body of Christ.
We who are many are one body, for we all share in the one bread.
Jesus Lamb of God, have mercy on us.
Jesus bearer of our sins, have mercy on us.
Jesus redeemer of the world, grant us your peace.
The gifts of God for the people of God.
Come, let us take this holy sacrament of the body and blood of Christ in remembrance that He died for us, and feed on Him in our hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.
As we minister the bread to each of the people gathered, we say:
‘The body of Christ, keep you in eternal life’,
and they respond with: ‘Amen’.
As we minister the cup to each of the people gathered, we say:
‘The blood of Christ, the cup of salvation, keep you in eternal life’; and they respond with: ‘Amen’.
Please pause the recording while you minister the gifts and offer personal prayers of gratitude.
On Continuing:
Living God, in this holy meal you fill us with NewHope. May the power of your love, which we have known in word and sacrament, continue your saving work among us, give us courage for our pilgrimage, and bring us to the joys, you promise.
 
We say together:
Most loving God, you send us into the world you love.Give us grace to go thankfully and with courage, in the power of your holy spirit.
The Final Blessing
The peace of God which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always.
Amen.
The Dismissal
We have today proclaimed the message of Christ in our homes, go forth and proclaim the message of Christ in your streets, towns, cities and countries, that all are saved by the death and resurrection of our saviour.
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
In the name of Christ, Amen. 
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 Morning – 28th December 2024

Daily Anglican Prayer - Saturday Morning – 28th December 2024
Readings. Psalm 143. Isaiah 30. 1-14; John 1. 19-34.
Led by Felicity Scott, a Liturgical Assistant with the Anglican Church, 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
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 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
 
Hear the word of the LORD
Thanks be to GOD
 
2nd Reading
 
Hear the message of Christ
Thanks be to GOD.
 
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 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 Sunday of
 
11 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom
 
Let us pray:
 
Great shepherd of your people,
Energise our hearts with passion for your word and care for your people,
that we may joyfully minister your sacraments to the glory of your name and the benefit of your people and your world.
In faith We Pray
 
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.
In faith We Pray
 
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.
In faith We Pray
 
Loving God, with one voice we lift up our hearts to thank you for our lives and vocations. Inspire us all to know and live our vocation. 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.
In faith We Pray
 
God of Great and modern evolution,
Draw us near to hear your word and instruction, 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 technological advances are brought near and that we are inspired to be in your presence.
In faith We Pray
 
Blessed God, we ask your blessing for those listed on the Anglican cycle of prayer:
28122024
The Diocese of Kushtia – The Church of Bangladesh
The Parish of Manly: Andrew Cooper, Dianne Black, Judith Phillipps
Anglicare SQ Out of Home Care, Central Region – Gympie Foster & Kinship Care
All Parishes seeking clergy.
All Anglican schools seeking chaplains.
All Prison ministry chaplaincy teams
All people joining in this prayer offering.
In faith We Pray
 
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
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 – 2nd December 2024.

Daily Anglican prayer - Monday morning – 2nd December 2024.
Readings NRSV: Psalm 77; Isaiah 1. 18- 31; Mark 4. 1-20.
Led by Felicity Scott, a Liturgical Assistant for the Anglican Church, QLD, 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 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
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
First Sunday of advent
Almighty God,
Give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness
And put on armour of light
Now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son
Jesus Christ came among us in great humility, that on the last day
When he shall come again in his glorious majesty,
to judge the living and the dead
We may rise to the life immortal,
through him who lives and reigns with you and
the Holy Spirit one God, now and for ever. 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 Kitale – The Anglican Church of Kenya
The Diocese of Adelaide:
The Parish of Goonaneman:
Anglican Schools Office, Church House:
Anglican Church Grammar School, East Brisbane
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 - Saturday Morning – 30th November 2024

Daily Anglican Prayer - Saturday Morning – 30th November 2024
Readings. Psalm 147. Isaiah 49. 1-9a; John 1. 35-42.
Led by Felicity Scott, a Liturgical Assistant with the Anglican Church, 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
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 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
 
Hear the word of the LORD
Thanks be to GOD
 
2nd Reading
 
Hear the message of Christ
Thanks be to GOD.
 
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 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 Sunday of
Christ the king / the Reign of Christ
Stir up we pray you, o lord,
The wills of your faithful people
That they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works
May by you be plenteously rewarded.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
 
11 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom
 
Let us pray:
 
Great shepherd of your people,
Energise our hearts with passion for your word and care for your people,
that we may joyfully minister your sacraments to the glory of your name and the benefit of your people and your world.
In God we ask Grant 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.
In God we ask Grant 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.
In God we ask Grant 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. 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.
In God we ask Grant our prayer
 
God of Great and modern evolution,
Draw us near to hear your word and instruction, 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 technological advances are brought near that we are inspired to be in your presence.
In God we ask Grant our prayer
 
Blessed God, we ask your blessing for those listed on the Anglican cycle of prayer:
30112024
The Diocese of Kita-Kanto – The Nippon Sei Ko Kai
The Parish of Gold Coast South: Mary-Anne Rulfs – Locum, Bryan Gadd, Arthur Savage, Greg McGrory
Anglicare SQ Out of Home Care, South West Region – Roma Foster & Kinship Care and Family Intervention
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
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
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 – 29th November 2024

Daily Anglican Prayer – Friday Morning – 29th November 2024
Readings:
Psalm 69. 1-16;
Malachi 2. 17-3.12;
Revelation 13. 1-10.
Led by Felicity Scott, a Liturgical Assistant with the Anglican Church 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
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 Prayer of the Week following the Sunday of
Christ the king / the Reign of Christ
Stir up we pray you, o lord,
The wills of your faithful people
That they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works
May by you be plenteously rewarded.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
 
10 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom and need.
Let us pray for the world and for the church:
 
For planet Earth, 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 pray; Hear our prayer
 
For freedom, 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 pray; Hear our prayer.
 
For educators, we pray thanks to God for supporting our 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 pray; Hear our prayer
 
For our ancestors, we pray thanks to God 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 pray; Hear our prayer
 
For the middle east, we pray for the peace effort and pray that the cease fire continues to hold, and the safety of the people in Israel, Beirut and Lebanon is upheld. May peace reign forever across all countries.
In God we pray; Hear our prayer
 
For China, we pray for 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 pray; Hear our prayer
 
 
Blessed God, we ask your blessing for those listed on the Anglican cycle of prayer:
29112024
The Diocese of Kisangani –
Province de L’Eglise Anglicane Du Congo
The Parish of Gold Coast North: Stephan Prabu, Gary Smith, Don Campbell, Lynette Dunn, †Len Eacott, Roseanne Stower, Sidney Rogers, Bill Doak, Martin Hunnybun
Anglicare SQ Out of Home Care, South West Region – Ipswich Residential
All Parishes seeking clergy.
All Anglican schools seeking chaplains.
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 - Wednesday Morning – 27th November 2024

Daily Anglican Prayer - Wednesday Morning – 27th November 2024
Readings:
Psalm 68. 1-20; Malachi 1; Revelation 12. 1-6.
Led by Felicity Scott, a Liturgical Assistant for the Anglican Church, QLD, Australia.
The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website.
https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.com
Welcome to Wednesday Morning prayer based on 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
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
Hear the word of the LORD.
Thanks be to God
2nd Reading
 
The readings may be followed by a period of silence for reflection, a hymn or
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 Prayer of the Week following the Sunday of
Christ the king / the Reign of Christ
Stir up we pray you, o lord,
The wills of your faithful people
That they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works
May by you be plenteously rewarded.
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. 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.
In God we ask; 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.
In God we ask; 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.
In God we ask; Hear our Prayer.
 
Blessed God, we ask your blessing for those listed on the Anglican cycle of prayer:
27112024
The Diocese of Kinshasa – Province de L’Eglise Anglicane Du Congo
The Diocese of Willochra: †Jeremy James; Clergy and People
The Parish of Gatton with Ma Ma Creek: Jennifer Colbrahams
Anglicare SQ Out of Home Care, South East Region – Gold Coast & Logan Residential
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; 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 - Monday Evening – 25th November 2024

Daily Anglican Prayer - Monday Evening – 25th November 2024
Readings:
Psalm 64, 67;
Wisdom 8. 5-18;
Mark 1. 29-39.
Led by Felicity Scott, a Liturgical Assistant with the Anglican Church, QLD, Australia.
The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website.
https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.com
Welcome to Monday Evening prayer.
We proclaim the Good News message 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 message:
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
May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing,
so that by the power of the Holy Spirit we may abound in hope. 
Romans 15.13  
 
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 Hope
The spirit of the Lord God is upon me: because the Lord has anointed me to bring good tidings to the afflicted. The Lord has sent me to bind up the broken-hearted: to proclaim liberty for the captives, and release for those in prison, To comfort all who mourn: to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, The oil of gladness instead of mourning: a garment of splendour for the heavy heart. They shall be called trees of righteousness: planted for the glory of the Lord. 
Isaiah 61.1–3
  
 
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. 
 
The readings disclaimer.
The readings that follow are from the NRSV bible Old and New Testament. The bible readings are included to bring understanding of God’s relationship over time with people. The readings represent an old historic way of life, and the biblical instructions contained in the readings are illustrative of old ways and are NOT for use in today’s modern world. Today we adopt tolerance and the modern legal justice system to bring order and govern all countries.
 
4 The Psalms as appointed. A pause is observed after each.
Psalm
 
5 At the end of the (last) pause there may follow
God who wonderfully created us and even more wonderfully restored our humanity: strengthen us by your Holy Spirit to triumph over suffering and death and grant us eternal 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
The readings may be followed by a period of silence for reflection, a hymn or
Hear the message of Christ. Thanks be to God.
 
7 The Canticle, A Song of God’s Children
In Christ Jesus, the life-giving law of the Spirit: has set us free from the law of sin and death.All who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God: It is the Spirit that enables us to cry, ‘Abba!’ Father. The Spirit bears witness that we are God’s children: and if God’s children, then heirs of God. We are heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ:
For the creation waits with eager longing:
For the revealing of the children of God.
Romans 8.2, 14, 15, 19
 
 
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 Prayer of the Week following the Sunday of
Christ the king / the Reign of Christ
Stir up we pray you, o lord,
The wills of your faithful people
That they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works
May by you be plenteously rewarded.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
 
Prayer for James Noble, pioneer Aboriginal deacon (d. 1941)
Heavenly Father, loving shepherd of your people,we thank you and remember today your servant
James Noble, pioneer Aboriginal deacon who died in 1941,who was faithful in the care and nurture of your flock;  
and we pray that we may follow the good of his example 
and grow into the fullness of the statureof our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ;who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, for ever and ever. Amen. 
 
10 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom and need.
Let us Pray.
 
A thankful Prayer
GOD, how great thou art.
We thank GOD for the gift of forgiveness.
We thank GOD for the gift of rebirth into new life free from the burden of all sin.
We thank GOD for the gift of Christ’s sacrifice.
We thank GOD for the gift of life on earth.
We thank GOD for the gift of our planet of abundance.
We thank GOD for the gift of our free will.
We thank GOD for the gift of our families.
We thank you GOD for the gift of your grace and your presence.
Amen. 
 
God of abundance, we honour your greatness and thank you for all you give us.
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 safeguard our heritage to the honour and glory of your name.
Generous God Hear our prayer
 
Merciful God, we pray for your mercy to be given to the country of Russia, to Ukraine, Palestine and Israel. We pray 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.
Generous God Hear our prayer
 
Loving God, we ask your blessing for those listed on the Anglican cycle of prayer:
The Diocese of Kindu – Province de L’Eglise Anglicane Du Congo
The Diocese of The Murray: †Keith Dalby; Clergy and People
The Parish of Fortitude Valley: Rodney Wolff, Edward Starr, Thomas Brown, Stephen Redhead, Colin Roberts, Terry Booth
Anglicare SQ Home and Community, Brisbane North Region
All Anglican Schools Business Managers/Bursars and Senior Leaders
All Parishes seeking new clergy.
All schools seeking new chaplains.
All Prison and Hospital ministry chaplaincy teams
All people joining in this prayer offering
Generous God; 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. 
  
Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. 
Amen.
Hebrews 12.1
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 – 24th November 2024

Sunday Morning
Daily Anglican Prayer - Sunday Morning – 24th November 2024
Readings:  
Psalm 95. 1-7
Daniel 7. 9-10, 7. 13-14
John 12. 20-33.
Christ the King – the Reign of Christ
Led by Felicity Scott, a Liturgical Assistant with the Anglican Church, QLD, 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.
 
1a
Christ the king / The reign of Christ
The Sentence of the day from Revelation 5.12
Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honour and glory and blessing.
 
3 The Canticle
Triumph to the rock of our salvation it does come before his space with Thanksgiving his hands are the depths of the earth the peaks of the mountains is and kneel before the Lord we are his people in shipping this pasture So
  
  
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.
 
 
Confession
A pause for self-examination, the Confession and Absolution (see note 1) may be used here.
  
 
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.
 
1st Reading
2nd Reading
 
The readings may be followed by a period of silence for reflection, a hymn or
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 or 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. 
Lord 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
Christ the kind / the Reign of Christ
Everlasting God,
Whose will is to restore all things in your well beloved son,
Our Lord and King:
Grant that the people of earth, now divided and enslaved by sin,
May be freed and brought together under his gentle and loving rule;
Who lives and reigns with you and the Holy spirit
One God now and forever. Amen
 
Prayer of the Week
Christ the kind / the Reign of Christ
Stir up we pray you, o lord,
The wills of your faithful people
That they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works
May by you be plenteously rewarded.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
 
11 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom and need.
 
Let us pray
 
Almighty God, by 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, 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 your 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:
24112024
The Anglican Church of South America
The Diocese of Tasmania:
The Parish East Redland:
Anglicare SQ Home and Community, West Region
Anglican Schools Australia Management Committee and Member Schools:
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.
 
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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.
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