Daily Prayer from the Anglican Prayer Book for Australia

Daily Anglican Prayer - Sunday Morning - 5th May 2024

Daily Anglican Prayer - Sunday Morning - 5th May 2024
Readings:  
Psalm 99;
Acts 13.44-14.7;
John 15.17-27.
Led by Felicity Scott, a Liturgical Assistant at St John the Baptist Anglican Church Bulimba, QLD, Australia.
The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website.
https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.com
Welcome to 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.
 
 
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Jesus said, ‘You did not choose me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit.’ John 15.16
 
the Easter Anthems (page 423) may be used during the Easter season.
 Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us: 
so let us celebrate the feast, 
Not with the old leaven of corruption and wickedness: but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. Christ once raised from the dead dies no more: death has no more dominion over him. In dying, he died to sin once for all: in living, he lives to God. See yourselves, therefore, as dead to sin: and alive to God in Jesus Christ our Lord. Christ has been raised from the dead: the first fruits of those who sleep. For since by one man came death: by another has come also the resurrection of the dead, For as in Adam all die: 
even so in Christ shall all be made alive. 
  
  
  
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 99
1 The Lord is king, let the nations tremble:
he is enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth quake.
2 The Lord is great in Zion:
he is high above all nations.
3 Let them praise your great and terrible name:
for holy is the Lord.
4 The Mighty One is king and loves justice:
you have established equity,
you have dealt righteousness and justice in Jacob.
5 O exalt the Lord our God:
and bow down before his footstool, for he is holy.
6 Moses and Aaron among his priests,
and Samuel among those who call upon his name:
they called to the Lord and he answered.
7 He spoke to them from the pillar of cloud:
they kept to his teachings and the law that he gave them.
8 You answered them, O Lord our God:
you were a forgiving God to them,
and pardoned their wrongdoing.
9 O exalt the Lord our God:
and bow down towards his holy hill,
for the Lord our God is holy.
 
 
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
Acts 13.44-14.7
44 The next sabbath almost the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord.45 But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy; and blaspheming, they contradicted what was spoken by Paul.46 Then both Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly, saying, ‘It was necessary that the word of God should be spoken first to you. Since you reject it and judge yourselves to be unworthy of eternal life, we are now turning to the Gentiles.47 For so the Lord has commanded us, saying,“I have set you to be a light for the Gentiles,     so that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.” ’48 When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and praised the word of the Lord; and as many as had been destined for eternal life became believers.49 Thus the word of the Lord spread throughout the region.50 But the Jews incited the devout women of high standing and the leading men of the city, and stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and drove them out of their region.51 So they shook the dust off their feet in protest against them, and went to Iconium.52 And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.1 The same thing occurred in Iconium, where Paul and Barnabas went into the Jewish synagogue and spoke in such a way that a great number of both Jews and Greeks became believers.2 But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers.3 So they remained for a long time, speaking boldly for the Lord, who testified to the word of his grace by granting signs and wonders to be done through them.4 But the residents of the city were divided; some sided with the Jews, and some with the apostles.5 And when an attempt was made by both Gentiles and Jews, with their rulers, to maltreat them and to stone them,6 the apostles learned of it and fled to Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and to the surrounding country;7 and there they continued proclaiming the good news.
2nd Reading
John 15.17-27
17 I am giving you these commands so that you may love one another. 18 ‘If the world hates you, be aware that it hated me before it hated you.19 If you belonged to the world, the world would love you as its own. Because you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world—therefore the world hates you. 20 Remember the word that I said to you, “Servants are not greater than their master.” If they persecuted me, they will persecute you; if they kept my word, they will keep yours also. 21 But they will do all these things to you on account of my name, because they do not know him who sent me. 22 If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not have sin; but now they have no excuse for their sin.23 Whoever hates me hates my Father also. 24 If I had not done among them the works that no one else did, they would not have sin. But now they have seen and hated both me and my Father. 25 It was to fulfil the word that is written in their law, “They hated me without a cause.” 26 ‘When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who comes from the Father, he will testify on my behalf. 27 You also are to testify because you have been with me from the beginning.
 
The readings may be followed by a period of silence for reflection, a hymn or
May your word live in us 
and bear much fruit to your glory.
 
7 The Canticle, The Song of 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 may be said.
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, 
and the life everlasting. Amen. 
  
 
9 The Prayers
Lord have mercy. 
Christ have mercy. 
Lord have mercy. 
  
10 The 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
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Loving God,
your Son has chosen us
and called us to be his friends:
give us grace to keep his commandments,
to love one another,
and to bear fruit which will abide;
through him who is the true vine, 
the source of all our life,
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
or, based on John 16.12–24
O God,for whom we long 
as a woman in labour longs for her delivery: 
give us courage to wait, strength to push,
and discernment to know the right time, 
that we may bring into the world your joyful peace;
through Jesus Christ. Amen.
Prayer of the Week
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Eternal God,
whose Son Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life:
grant that we may walk in his way,
rejoice in his truth, and share his risen life;
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
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.
God of grace: hear 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.
God of grace: hear 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.
God of grace: hear our prayer.
 
Loving God, we ask your blessing for those listed on the Anglican cycle of prayer:
Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil
The Diocese of Ballarat:
The Parish of Springfield:
Brisbane Correctional Centre
Coomera Anglican College, Coomera: 
All Parishes seeking clergy.
All Anglican schools seeking chaplains.
All Prison ministry chaplaincy teams
All people joining in this prayer offering.
God of Grace; Hear our prayer
 
 
12 The Morning Collect
Eternal God and Father, 
by whose power we are created
and by whose love we are redeemed; 
guide and strengthen us by your Spirit, 
that we may give ourselves to your service, 
and live this day in love to one another and to you; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Amen.
  
 
13
The Lord be with you.
And also with you. 
Let us praise the Lord. 
Thanks be to God. 
  
 
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.
 

Daily Anglican Prayer - Thursday Evening – 2nd May 2024

Daily Anglican Prayer - Thursday Evening – 2nd May 2024
Readings:
Psalm 7;
Exodus 33.18 – 34.10
John 13. 1-11.
Led by Felicity Scott, Liturgical Assistant at St John the Baptist Anglican Church Bulimba, QLD, Australia.
Welcome to Thursday Evening prayer from the Anglican ‘A prayer book for Australia’.
We proclaim the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ:
GOD in his infinite mercy, forgives all sins, and through our baptism in the name of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, we are given a rebirth into new life, free from the burden of all sin. ALLELUIA
With faithfulness we respond to the good news:
We acknowledge Christ as our saviour and accept with gratitude, that we are forgiven for all wrong doings, past and present. To honour the gift of forgiveness, we release our burden of guilt and rise up to live in the glory of God forever more.
Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Blessed be God forever.
Let us Pray.
1
The Lord our God the Almighty reigns.
Let us rejoice and exult and give God the glory. 
Revelation 19.6–7
 
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 Joy
Be joyful in the Lord, all the earth: serve the Lord with gladness and come before his presence with singing. Know that the Lord is God: it is he who has made us, and we are his; for we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise: give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good; his loving-kindness is everlasting: and his faithfulness endures from age to age. 
Psalm 100
  
 
3 The Opening Prayer
The day is now past and the night is at hand. 
Let us pray with one heart and mind. 
  
 
Silence may be kept.
Father of lights, receive the prayer and praise we offer you as our evening sacrifice; make us a light for all the world, delivered by your goodness from all the works of darkness; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. 
Amen.
  
 
4 The Psalms as appointed. A pause is observed after each.
Psalm
 
 
5 At the end of the (last) pause there may follow
God our saviour, you sent Jesus into the world of sin, and delivered him up to death for us: kindle in our hearts the same love with which he loved his own to the end; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
  
 
6 One or two Readings from the Bible as appointed.
1st Reading     
2nd Reading
The readings may be followed by a period of silence for reflection, a hymn or
May your word live in us 
and bear much fruit to your glory.
 
7 The Canticle,
Christ Jesus was in the form of God:
But he did not cling to equality with God.
He emptied himself, taking the form of a servant:
And was born in our human likeness.
Being found in human form, he humbled himself:
And became obedient unto death,
Even death on a cross.
Therefore, God has highly exalted him:
And bestowed on him the name above every name,
That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow:
In heaven and on earth and under the earth;
And every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord:
to the glory of God the father.
Philippians 2.5b–11
   
8 The Prayers
Lord have mercy. 
Christ have mercy. 
Lord have mercy. 
  
9 The Lord’s Prayer and the Collect of the Day
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours 
now and for ever. Amen. 
  
Prayer of the Week
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Saving God,
who called your Church to witness
that you were in Christ reconciling the world to yourself:
help us so to proclaim the good news of your love,
that all who hear it may be reconciled to you;
through him who died for us and rose again
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
 
 
10 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom and need.
Let us pray
Loving God, We Pray thanks to you for all your blessings to us, for the earth which provides our needs, the natural resources, and its beauty. In our prosperity help us to be generous and compassionate to those who are in need.
God of grace; Hear our prayer.
 
Living God, we pray thanks for our mothers; for those who loved and cared for us and who taught us our faith and how to live a faithful life. We thank you for our mother church which teaches us and surrounds us with the examples of other faithful people to follow.
God of grace; Hear our prayer.
 
Merciful God, we ask for your mercy to be given to the country of Ukraine. We ask for your intervention, to impart peace as an initiative in the minds of all those at war across the world. We ask through Jesus Christ our Lord.
God of grace; Hear our prayer.
 
Loving God, we ask your blessing for those listed on the Anglican cycle of prayer:
St John the Baptist church, Bulimba.
All Parishes seeking clergy.
All Anglican schools seeking chaplains.
All Prison Chaplaincy Ministry Teams
All people joining in this prayer offering.
God of Grace; Hear our prayer
 
 
11 The Evening Collect
Be present merciful God, protect us through the hours of this night: that we, who are wearied by the changes and chances of this fleeting world, may rest on your eternal changelessness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Amen.
 
12
The Lord be with you.
And also with you. 
Let us praise the Lord. 
Thanks be to God. 
  
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 Thessalonians 2.16–17
Music by John Keys – Anglican Chant Canticle organ accompaniments.

Daily Anglican Prayer – Thursday Morning – 2nd May 2024

Daily Anglican Prayer – Thursday Morning – 2nd May 2024
Readings:
Psalm 5, 6.
Numbers 16. 1-19.
1 Corinthians 8.
Led by Felicity Scott, a Liturgical Assistant at St John the Baptist Anglican Church Bulimba, QLD, Australia.
The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website.
https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.com
Welcome to Thursday Morning prayer from the Anglican ‘A prayer book for Australia’.
We proclaim the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ:
GOD in his infinite mercy, forgives all sins, and through our baptism in the name of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, we are given a rebirth into new life, free from the burden of all sin. ALLELUIA
With faithfulness we respond to the good news:
We acknowledge Christ as our saviour and accept with gratitude, that we are forgiven for all wrong doings, past and present. To honour the gift of forgiveness, we release our burden of guilt and rise up to live in the glory of God forever more.
Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Blessed be God forever.
Let us Pray.
 
1
This is the message we have heard from Christ:
That God is light, in whom there is no darkness at all.
   
Glory to God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit: 
as in the beginning, so now, and for ever. Amen. 
 
2 The Opening Canticle, A Song of God’s Grace
Go up to a high mountain
Herald of good tidings to Zion:
Lift up your voice with strength,
Herald of good tidings to Jerusalem.
Lift up your voice, fear not:
Say to the cities of Judah, ‘Behold your God!’
See the Lord God coming with power:
Coming to rule with his mighty arm.
He brings his reward for the people of God:
the recompense for those who are saved.
God will feed his flock like a shepherd:
And gather the lambs in his arms;
He will hold them to his breast:
And gently lead those that are with young.
Isaiah 40.9-11  
 
3 The Opening Prayer
The night has now passed and the day lies open before us; 
let us pray with one heart and mind. 
  
Silence may be kept.
As we rejoice in the gift of this new day, so may the light of your presence, O God, set our hearts on fire with love for you; now and for ever. 
Amen.
  
4 The Psalms as appointed. A pause is observed after each.
Psalm
 
5 At the end of the (last) pause there may follow
Almighty God, who wonderfully created us in your own image and yet more wonderfully restored us in your son Jesus Christ: grant that as he came to share our human nature so we may be partakers in his divine glory; who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever. 
Amen.
 
6 One or two Readings from the Bible as appointed.
 
1st Reading
2nd Reading
The readings may be followed by a period of silence for reflection, a hymn or
May your word live in us 
and bear much fruit to your glory.
 
7 The Canticle,
In the beginning was the word:
 and the word was with God,
 and the word was god:
 he was in the beginning with god.
 all things were made through him:
 and without him, was not anything made that was made.
In him was life:
And the life was the light of all the people.
The light shines in the darkness:
And the darkness has not overcome it.
He was in the world:
And the world was made through him
 yet the world knew him not.
 he came to his own home:
and his own people received him not.
but to all who received him who believed on his name:
He has given power to become children of God;
who were born not of blood
nor of the will of the flesh:
nor of the will of a man but of God.
And the word became flesh
And dwelt among us full of grace and truth;
we have beheld his glory:
 glory as of the only son from the father
and from his fullness have we all received:
And grace upon grace.
 
8 The Apostles’ Creed may be said.
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, 
and the life everlasting. Amen. 
  
 
9 The Prayers
Lord have mercy. 
Christ have mercy. 
Lord have mercy. 
  
 
10 The Lord’s Prayer and the Collect of the Day
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen. 
 
Prayer of the Week
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Saving God,
who called your Church to witness
that you were in Christ reconciling the world to yourself:
help us so to proclaim the good news of your love,
that all who hear it may be reconciled to you;
through him who died for us and rose again
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
 
Athanasius, bishop of Alexandria, teacher (d. 373)
O God, our heavenly father,
Who raised up your faithful servant Athanasius, bishop of Alexandria and teacher who d. 373, to be a bishop in your church.
And to feed your flock:
Give abundantly to all bishops and other pastors
The gifts of your Holy Spirit,
So that they may minister in your household
As true servants of Christ
And stewards of your Holy mysteries;
Through Jesus Christ our Lord,
Who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
One God for ever and ever. Amen
 
 
11 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom and need.
Let us pray
 
God of the nations, we thank you for your sovereign rule bringing justice and peace.
Have mercy on our world, share abundantly your peace in the hearts of all and increase in people the spirit that makes for peace. Instil in us that all races and peoples can live in harmony as members of one family.
God of grace; Hear our prayer.
 
Loving God, we pray thanks to you for bringing forward the people needed to create our loving community’s. We ask you to bless medical and hospital workers that help people and the police and defence forces that protect our country, we appreciate their contributions in providing a safe country for the people to live in.
God of grace; Hear our prayer.
 
Saviour God, we thank you for all you provide to us in our time of need. We ask you to help those who are hungry, especially help countries who are unable to provide food for their people, guide us to help them in their hour of need.
God of grace; Hear our prayer.
 
Loving God, we ask your blessing for those listed on the Anglican cycle of prayer:
The Diocese of Edinburgh – The Scottish Episcopal Church
The Diocese of Adelaide:
The Parish of Sherwood-Oxley:
Anglicare Southern Qld (ASQ):
Anglican Church Grammar School, East Brisbane
All Parishes seeking clergy.
All Anglican schools seeking chaplains.
All Prison Chaplaincy Ministry Teams
All people joining in this prayer offering.
God of Grace; Hear our prayer
 
 
12 The Morning Collect
Lord and Heavenly Father,
you have brought us safely to this new day:
Keep us by your mighty power, protect us from sin,
guard us from every kind of danger,
and in all we do this day
direct us in the fulfilling of your purpose,
Through Jesus Christ our lord. 
Amen.
 
13
The Lord be with you.
And also with you. 
Let us praise the Lord. 
Thanks be to God. 
 
May the God of peace equip us with everything good so that we may do his will, and may he work in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever.  
Amen.
Hebrew 13.20
Music by John Keys – Anglican Chant Canticle organ accompaniments.

Daily Anglican Prayer - Wednesday Morning – 1st May 2024

Daily Anglican Prayer - Wednesday Morning – 1st May 2024
Readings: Psalm 1; number 24; John 14. 6-14.
Led by Felicity Scott, a Liturgical Assistant at St John the Baptist Anglican Church Bulimba, QLD, Australia.
Welcome to Wednesday Morning prayer from the Anglican ‘A prayer book for Australia’.
We proclaim the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ:
GOD in his infinite mercy, forgives all sins, and through our baptism in the name of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, we are given a rebirth into new life, free from the burden of all sin. ALLELUIA
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
2nd Reading
 
The readings may be followed by a period of silence for reflection, a hymn or
May your word live in us 
and bear much fruit to your glory.
 
 
7 The Canticle,
We praise you O God:
we claim you as Lord.
All creation worships you:
The Father everlasting.
To you all angels, all the powers of heaven:
The cherubim and serafim sing in endless praise:
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of power and might:
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
The glorious company of apostles praise you:
The noble fellowship of prophets praise you.
The white robed army of martyrs praise you:
Throughout the world the holy church acclaims you;
Father of majesty unbounded:
Your true and only son, worthy of all praise,
the Holy Spirit, advocate and guide.
You, Christ, are the king of glory,
the eternal son of the father.
When you took our flesh to set us free:
You humbly chose the virgin's womb.
You overcame the sting of death:
And opened the kingdom of heaven to all believers.
You are seated at God's right hand in glory:
We believe that you will come to be our judge.
Come then, Lord, and help your people,
bought with the price of your own blood:
And bring us with your Saints to glory everlasting.
 
8 The Apostles’ Creed may be said.
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, 
and the life everlasting. Amen. 
  
 
9 The Prayers
Lord have mercy. 
Christ have mercy. 
Lord have mercy. 
  
 
10 The Lord’s Prayer and the Collect of the Day
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen. 
 
 
Prayer of the Week
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Saving God,
who called your Church to witness
that you were in Christ reconciling the world to yourself:
help us so to proclaim the good news of your love,
that all who hear it may be reconciled to you;
through him who died for us and rose again
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
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.
God of grace; Hear our prayer.
 
Saviour God, we thank you for the faithfully departed and your servants in every age. We ask that our ancestors and all your saints may be brought to a joyful resurrection and the fulfilment of your glorious kingdom.
God of grace; Hear our prayer.
 
God of justice, we ask for your help with domestic violence. We ask that you shine your heavenly light to guide people to live in harmony with each other and make amends, by setting free their victims.
God of grace. Hear our Prayer.
 
Loving God, we ask your blessing for those listed on the Anglican cycle of prayer:
All Parishes seeking clergy.
All Anglican schools seeking chaplains.
All Prison ministry chaplaincy teams
All people joining in this prayer offering.
God of Grace; Hear our prayer.
 
12 The Morning Collect
Eternal God and Father, 
by whose power we are created 
and by whose love we are redeemed: 
guide and strengthen us by your Spirit, 
that we may give ourselves to your service, 
and live this day in love to one another and to you; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
 
13
The Lord be with you.
And also with you. 
Let us praise the Lord. 
Thanks be to God. 
 
May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant us to live in such harmony with one another in accord with Christ Jesus, that we may with one voice glorify our God and Father. 
Amen.
Romans 15.5-6
 
Music by John Keys – Anglican Chant Canticle organ accompaniments.
 

Daily Anglican Prayer - Tuesday Evening – 30th April 2024

Daily Anglican Prayer - Tuesday Evening – 30th April 2024
Readings:
Psalm 144;
Exodus 32. 15-35
John 12. 34-43.
Led by Felicity Scott, a Liturgical Assistant at St John the Baptist Anglican Church Bulimba, QLD, Australia.
The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website.
https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.com
Welcome to Tuesday evening prayer from the Anglican ‘A prayer book for Australia’.
We proclaim the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ:
GOD in his infinite mercy, forgives all sins, and through our baptism in the name of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, we are given a rebirth into new life, free from the burden of all sin. ALLELUIA
With faithfulness we respond to the good news:
We acknowledge Christ as our saviour and accept with gratitude, that we are forgiven for all wrong doings, past and present. To honour the gift of forgiveness, we release our burden of guilt and rise up to live in the glory of God forever more.
Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Blessed be God forever.
Let us Pray.
 
1
O sing to the Lord a new song:
sing to the Lord all the earth. 
Psalm 96.1
Glory to God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit: 
as in the beginning, so now, and for ever. Amen.
 
2 The Opening Canticle, The Song of the Three
Blessed are you, the God of our forebears: 
worthy to be praised and exalted for ever. Blessed is your holy and glorious name: worthy to be praised and exalted for ever. Blessed are you, glorious in your holy temple: worthy to be praised and exalted for ever. Blessed are you who behold the depths: worthy to be praised and exalted for ever. Blessed are you on the throne of your kingdom: worthy to be praised and exalted for ever. Blessed are you in the heights of heaven: worthy to be praised and exalted for ever. 
Song of the Three 29–34
3 The Opening Prayer
The day is now past and the night is at hand. Let us pray with one heart and mind. 
Silence may be kept.
Father of lights, receive the prayer and praise we offer you as our evening sacrifice; make us a light for all the world, delivered by your goodness from all the works of darkness; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. 
Amen.
 
4 The Psalms as appointed. A pause is observed after each.
Psalm
 
5 At the end of the (last) pause there may follow
God of grace, we thank you for all your gifts to us:
grant us to accept both pain and joy in faith and hope,
and never to fail in love to you
 and to our sisters and brothers;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. 
Amen.
6 One or two Readings from the Bible as appointed.
 
1st Reading
2nd Reading
The readings may be followed by a period of silence for reflection, a hymn or
May your word live in us 
and bear much fruit to your glory.
 
7 The Canticle, The Song of Simeon (Nunc Dimittis)
Now, Lord, you let your servant go in peace: your word has been fulfilled. My own eyes have seen the salvation: which you have prepared in the sight of every people: A light to reveal you to the nations: and the glory of your people Israel. 
Luke 2.29–32
8 The Prayers
Lord have mercy. 
Christ have mercy. 
Lord have mercy. 
 
9 The Lord’s Prayer and the Collect of the Day
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours 
now and for ever. Amen. 
  
 
 
Prayer of the Week
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Saving God,
who called your Church to witness
that you were in Christ reconciling the world to yourself:
help us so to proclaim the good news of your love,
that all who hear it may be reconciled to you;
through him who died for us and rose again
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
 
10 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom and need.
Graceful God, Thank you for your presence in our lives and your attention to our prayers. How great our lives due to your presence and your wisdom. We ask that we are endowed with Gods great wisdom, to share with all the people.
God of grace; Hear our prayer.
 
Gracious God of all nations, thank you for your mercy on our broken and divided world. Share your peace in the hearts of all and banish the spirit that makes for war, that all races and peoples may learn to live as members of one family united in peace.
God of grace; hear our prayer.
 
Loving God, we ask your blessing for those listed on the Anglican cycle of prayer:
The Diocese of Eau Claire – The Episcopal Church
The Diocese of Willochra:
The Parish of Samford:
Anglicare SQ Homelessness Services –
All Parishes seeking clergy.
All Anglican schools seeking chaplains.
All Prison ministry chaplaincy teams
All people joining in this prayer offering.
God of Grace; Hear our prayer
 
 
11 The Evening Collect
Be present, merciful God, 
and protect us through the hours of this night: 
that we, who are wearied 
by the changes and chances of this fleeting world, 
may rest on your eternal changelessness; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Amen.
 
12
The Lord be with you.
And also with you. 
Let us praise the Lord. 
Thanks be to God. 
 
May Jesus, the Lord of peace, give us peace at all times and in all ways. 
Amen.
2 Thessalonians 3.16
Music by John Keys – Anglican Chant Canticle organ accompaniments.

Daily Anglican Prayer - Monday Evening - 29th April 2024

Daily Anglican Prayer - Monday Evening - 29th April 2024
Readings:
Psalm 147; 
Exodus 32. 1 - 14;
John 12. 20-33.
Led by Felicity Scott, a Liturgical Assistant at St John the Baptist Anglican Church Bulimba, QLD, Australia.
The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website.
https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.com
Welcome to Monday Evening prayer from the Anglican ‘A prayer book for Australia’.
We proclaim the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ:
GOD in his infinite mercy, forgives all sins, and through our baptism in the name of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, we are given a rebirth into new life, free from the burden of all sin. ALLELUIA
With faithfulness we respond to the good news:
We acknowledge Christ as our saviour and accept with gratitude, that we are forgiven for all wrong doings, past and present. To honour the gift of forgiveness, we release our burden of guilt and rise up to live in the glory of God forever more.
Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Blessed be God forever.
Let us Pray.
 
1
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. 
 
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
May your word live in us 
and bear much fruit to your glory.
 
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: If we share his sufferings now we shall be glorified with him hereafter. These sufferings that we now endure: are not worth comparing with the glory that shall be revealed. For the creation waits with eager longing: for the revealing of the children of God. 
Romans 8.2, 14, 15b–19
8 The Prayers
Lord have mercy. 
Christ have mercy. 
Lord have mercy. 
 
9 The Lord’s Prayer and the Collect of the Day
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen. 
 
Prayer of the Week
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Saving God,
who called your Church to witness
that you were in Christ reconciling the world to yourself:
help us so to proclaim the good news of your love,
that all who hear it may be reconciled to you;
through him who died for us and rose again
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
 
Catherine of Siena, spiritual teacher (d. 1380)
Almighty God, who gave to your servant;
Catherine of Siena, spiritual teacher (d. 1380) special gifts of graceto understand and teach the truth in Christ Jesus:grant that, enlightened by this teaching,we may know you, the one true God,and Jesus Christ whom you have sent;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.
 
God of abundance, we honour your greatness and thank you.
For the beauty of earth and sky and sea.
For the richness of mountains, deserts, and rivers.
For the songs of birds and the beauty of flowers.
We praise you for these good gifts,
and pray that we may guard our heritage to the honour and glory of your name. God of grace Hear our prayer
 
Merciful Lord, we ask for your mercy to be given to the country of Ukraine. We ask for your intervention, to impart peace as an initiative in the minds of all those at war across the world. We ask this in Jesus Christ’s name.
God of grace Hear our prayer
 
Creator God, you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they find their rest in you: teach us to offer ourselves to your service, that here we may have your peace, and in the world to come may see you face to face; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
God of Grace. Hear our prayer
 
Loving God, we ask your blessing for those listed on the Anglican cycle of prayer:
The Diocese of Easton – The Episcopal Church
The Diocese of Christ the King
The Parish of Rosewood:
Anglicare SQ West Region Community Services (Toowoomba)
All Parishes seeking new clergy.
All Anglican schools seeking new chaplains.
All Prison ministry chaplaincy teams
All people joining in this prayer offering
God of Grace; Hear our prayer
 
 
11 The Evening Collect
Lighten our darkness, Lord, we pray: 
and in your great mercy defend us 
from all perils and dangers of this night; 
for the love of your only Son our Saviour Jesus Christ. 
Amen.
 
12
The Lord be with you.
And also with you. 
Let us praise the Lord. 
Thanks be to God. 
  
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.

Daily Anglican prayer - Monday morning – 29th April 2024

Monday Morning
Daily Anglican prayer - Monday morning – 29th April 2024.
Readings NRSV:
Psalm 145; Numbers 13. 1-3, 17-29; John 15.26 – 16.4.
Led by Felicity Scott, a Liturgical Assistant at St John the Baptist Anglican Church Bulimba, QLD, Australia.
The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website.
https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.com
Welcome to 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
2nd Reading
John 15.26 – 16.4
 
The readings may be followed by a period of silence, a reflection, or
May your word live in us 
and bear much fruit to your glory
 
7 The Canticle, A Song of Isaiah
‘Behold, God is my salvation: I will trust and will not be afraid; ‘For the Lord God is my strength and my song: and has become my salvation.’ With joy you
 
will draw water: from the wells of salvation. On that day you will say: ‘Give thanks to the Lord, call upon his name; ‘Make known his deeds among the nations: proclaim that his name is exalted. ‘Sing God’s praises, who has triumphed gloriously: let this be known in all the world. ‘Shout and sing for joy, you that dwell in Zion: for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.’ 
Isaiah 12.2–6
  
 
8 The Apostles’ Creed may be said.
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, 
and the life everlasting. Amen. 
  
 
9 The Prayers
Lord have mercy. 
Christ have mercy. 
Lord have mercy. 
  
 
10 The Lord’s Prayer and the Collect of the Day
 
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen. 
 
Prayer of the Week
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Saving God,
who called your Church to witness
that you were in Christ reconciling the world to yourself:
help us so to proclaim the good news of your love,
that all who hear it may be reconciled to you;
through him who died for us and rose again
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
 
Catherine of Siena, spiritual teacher (d. 1380)
Almighty God, who gave to your servant;
Catherine of Siena, spiritual teacher (d. 1380) special gifts of graceto understand and teach the truth in Christ Jesus:grant that, enlightened by this teaching,we may know you, the one true God,and Jesus Christ whom you have sent;who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
 
11 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom and need.
God, how great your majesty abounds before us. We thank you for all your generosity. May the peace and blessings of our Lord Jesus Christ be abundant across all nations and countries forever more.
God of grace Hear our prayer
 
Holy God divine and merciful, your blessing on the people is loved by all, for which our gratitude knows no end. Grant, we pray, your saving blessing on all those experiencing times of trouble or strife, that they may receive the guidance of wisdom to lead them to a path of safety.
God of grace Hear our prayer
 
Almighty God, hear our prayer to bring about a change throughout the people, we ask for your grace to relay the wisdom to each man and woman how to co-exist in peace and the will to do so, to continue to respect one another and teach their offspring to do the same.
God of Grace. Hear our Prayer
 
Lord God of all might and mercy, we call on your intervention, the country and people of Ukraine and Israel call out for your help to set them free from their oppressors and to rebuild their country to live a live free from atrocity.
God of grace; Hear our prayer.
 
Loving God, we ask your blessing for those listed on the Anglican cycle of prayer:
The Diocese of Easton – The Episcopal Church
The Diocese of Christ the King
The Parish of Rosewood:
Anglicare SQ West Region Community Services (Toowoomba)
All Parishes seeking clergy.
All Anglican schools seeking chaplains.
All Prison ministry chaplaincy teams
All people joining in this prayer offering.
God of Grace: Hear our prayer
 
 
12 The Morning Collect
Eternal God and Father, 
by whose power we are created 
and by whose love we are redeemed: 
guide and strengthen us by your Spirit, 
that we may give ourselves to your service, 
and live this day in love to one another and to you; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
 
13
The Lord be with you.
And also with you. 
Let us praise the Lord. 
Thanks be to God. 
 
God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline. May we rekindle the gift of God within us. 
Amen.
see 2 Timothy 1.6–7
 
Music by John Keys – Anglican Chant Canticle organ accompaniments.

Daily Anglican Prayer - Sunday Evening 28th April 2024

Sunday Evening
Daily Anglican Prayer - Sunday Evening 28th April 2024
Readings:  
Psalm 98;
1 John 4. 1-8;
Led by Felicity Scott, a Liturgical Assistant at St John the Baptist Anglican Church Bulimba, QLD, Australia.
The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website.
https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.com
Welcome to Sunday Evening prayer from the Anglican ‘A prayer book for Australia’.
We proclaim the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ:
GOD in his infinite mercy, forgives all sins, and through our baptism in the name of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, we are given a rebirth into new life, free from the burden of all sin. ALLELUIA
With faithfulness we respond to the good news:
We acknowledge Christ as our saviour and accept with gratitude, that we are forgiven for all wrong doings, past and present. To honour the gift of forgiveness, we release our burden of guilt and rise up to live in the glory of God forever more.
Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Blessed be God forever.
Let us Pray.
 
1
Grace, mercy and peace,
from God the Father, and Jesus Christ our Lord. 
1 Timothy 1.2
 
Glory to God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit: 
as in the beginning, so now, and for ever. Amen. 
  
 
2 The Opening Canticle, The Praise of God’s Servants
Come now, praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord: you that stand by night in the house of the Lord. Lift up your hands in the holy place and praise the Lord: May the Lord bless you from Zion, the Lord who made heaven and earth. 
Psalm 134
  
 
3 The Opening Prayer
The day is now past and the night is at hand. 
Let us pray with one heart and mind. 
  
 
Silence may be kept.
Father of lights, receive the prayer and praise we offer you as our evening sacrifice; make us a light for all the world, delivered by your goodness from all the works of darkness; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. 
Amen.
  
  
4 The Psalms as appointed. A pause is observed after each.
Psalm
 
 
5 At the end of the (last) pause there may follow
Lord of life, by the power of your resurrection, deliver us from all selfishness and bring us to the fullness of your joy; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. 
Amen.
 
6 One or two Readings from the Bible as appointed.
 
1st Reading – No reading
2nd Reading
1“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. 2He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit. 3You have already been cleansed by the word that I have spoken to you. 4Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me. 5I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing. 6Whoever does not abide in me is thrown away like a branch and withers; such branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. 7If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples.
 
The readings may be followed by a period of silence for reflection, a hymn or
May your word live in us 
and bear much fruit to your glory.
 
A short homily
 
Our Lord so often uses images that are so directly understood by his listeners this time he uses that of the vine and the vinedresser. Again most of the people in his time would have either had a vine or two in the backyard or perhaps worked for someone who had a lot more. I don't have a green thumb but those who do tell me that when you're pruning you've got to be careful as you prune to make sure that it's a clean cut and that in fact the growth that happens after a pruning in fact is a direct survival attempt on behalf of the plant to just live, it feels like it's an attack on it and then all the extra nutrients are sent into that part of the plant to make it grow.
 
The Lord uses this image and the people listening to him would have understood this very well, that if for instance the pruning doesn't get done properly, disease can set in and the plant can develop a fungus and then possibly die or at least part of it but when Jesus talks about the pruning that goes on for those who bear fruit well the image itself hurts.
 
When we think about ourselves being pruned by God, being pruned by the heavenly father by his word by the manifold ways in which he prunes our thoughts, the way we think, maybe we enjoy the idea of pruning but the thought that I'm going to be hurt in order to bear more fruit doesn't particularly appeal to me and I don't know about you that's in fact what's necessary in order for us to keep on growing in our discipleship in Christ.
 
That's what Jesus Christ in fact says about his teaching on the cross that we must carry the cross every day and in particularly during these 50 days of Easter season we are looking at the mystery of the cross that has led to the resurrection but we see it repeated in our lives, time and time again how our Lord also talks about the possibility of not bearing fruit.
 
What happens to such a branch, the one who does not remain in him? They dry up and then they are cut off and thrown into the fire not something any of us really wants to consider but we should ask ourselves the question what does it mean therefore to remain in Jesus Christ?
 
Well it's the things we already know, to engage in prayer, to reflect on his word, to allow his word to speak to us, not just to wash over our minds but to in fact percolate into our hearts so that it can convict us of truth and falsehood that is there within us. When the word finds truth inside of us then, it brings peace and consolation when it finds falsehood it makes us uncomfortable, we live in a culture that is very much about wearing fake masks, very much about keeping up a good appearance, but in fact with God this means nothing because he sees right through it all. So as we listen to these familiar words of Christ we remember that we in order to be great disciples, we must be close to him and remain united with him through Christ.
 
Amen
 
 
7 The Canticle, The Song of Mary (Magnificat)
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord: my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, Who has looked with favour on his lowly servant: from this day all generations will call me blessed; The Almighty has done great things for me: and holy is his name. God has mercy on those who fear him: from generation to generation. The Lord has shown strength with his arm: and scattered the proud in their conceit, Casting down the mighty from their thrones: and lifting up the lowly. God has filled the hungry with good things: and sent the rich away empty. He has come to the aid of his servant Israel: to remember the promise of mercy, The promise made to our forebears: to Abraham and his children for ever. 
Luke 1.47–55  
   
 8 The Apostles’ Creed may be said.
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, 
and the life everlasting. Amen. 
 
9 The Prayers
Lord have mercy. 
Christ have mercy. 
Lord have mercy. 
  
 
10 The Lord’s Prayer and the Collect of the Day
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen. 
 
10 The Collect of the Day
Fifth Sunday of Easter
O God,
form the minds of your faithful people,
that we may love what you command
and desire what you promise,
so that, amid the many changes of this world,
our hearts may there be fixed where true joys are to be found;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Prayer of the Week
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Saving God,
who called your Church to witness
that you were in Christ reconciling the world to yourself:
help us so to proclaim the good news of your love,
that all who hear it may be reconciled to you;
through him who died for us and rose again
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.
 
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 rightly teach your people, to the glory of your name, and the benefit of your Church.
God of grace: hear 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, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
God of grace: hear our prayer.
 
Saviour God, we give you thanks for restoring health to your servants who are experiencing ill health this day. We bless and praise you for the mercy which you show to us when we call upon you. Teach us to trust you in all circumstances of life and to know your loving care and protection.
God of grace: hear our prayer.
 
God of all truth, teach us to love you with Heart and mind. Bless St Francis Theological college, that it may be a lively centre for sound learning, new discovery and the pursuit of wisdom. May all who teach and all who learn, seek and love the truth and in humility look to you, the source of all wisdom and understanding. Bless the 2024 Seekers and the 2024 formation students.
God of grace: hear our prayer.
 
Loving God, we ask your blessing for those listed on the Anglican cycle of prayer:
The Church of Bangladesh
The Parish of Roma:
The Anglicare SQ Remote and Rural Community Services
All Parishes seeking clergy.
All Anglican schools seeking chaplains.
All Prison ministry chaplaincy teams
All people joining in this prayer offering.
God of Grace; Hear our prayer
 
12 The Evening Collect
Be present, merciful God, 
and protect us through the hours of this night: that we, 
who are wearied by the changes and chances of this fleeting world, 
may rest on your eternal changelessness; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Amen.
  
13
The Lord be with you.
And also with you. 
Let us praise the Lord. 
Thanks be to God.
 
May the God of peace, who brought again
from the dead our Lord Jesus,
equip us with everything good
that we may do his will,
to whom be glory for ever. 
Amen.
see Hebrews 13.20, 21

Daily Anglican Prayer - Saturday Morning 27th April 2024

Daily Anglican Prayer - Saturday Morning 27th April 2024
Readings. Psalm 116; Numbers 12; John 12. 1-8.
Led by Felicity Scott, a Liturgical Assistant at St John the Baptist Anglican Church Bulimba, QLD, Australia.
The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website.
https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.com
Welcome to Saturday Morning prayer from the Anglican ‘A prayer book for Australia’.
We proclaim the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ:
GOD in his infinite mercy, forgives all sins, and through our baptism in the name of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, we are given a rebirth into new life, free from the burden of all sin. ALLELUIA
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
2nd Reading
The readings may be followed by a period of silence for reflection, a hymn or
May your word live in us 
and bear much fruit to your glory.
 
7 The Canticle, A Song of Redemption
Christ is the image of the invisible God: the first-born of all creation. For in him all things were created: in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible. All things were created through him and for him: he is before all things and in him all things hold together. He is the head of the body, the Church: he is the beginning, the first-born from the dead. For it pleased God that in him all fullness should dwell: and through him all things be reconciled to himself. 
Colossians 1.15–20
  
 
8 The Apostles’ Creed may be said.
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, 
and the life everlasting. Amen. 
  
 
9 The Prayers
Lord have mercy. 
Christ have mercy. 
Lord have mercy. 
  
 
10 The Lord’s Prayer and the Collect of the Day
 
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
Fourth Sunday of Easter
O God,
whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people:
help us when we hear his voice
to know him who calls us each by name,
and to follow where he leads;
who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, 
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
 
11 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom
 
Let us pray:
 
Great shepherd of your people,
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.
God of grace; Hear our prayer.
 
God of all nations and countries, thank you for your guidance of our evolution and advancement. We ask that you guide the leaders of nations into the ways of peace and justice, and in so doing, bringing about a world that we are proud to sojourn on.
God of grace; Hear our prayer.
 
Heavenly God our Father, how great you are that we are still here despite our trespasses and despite our lack of humility in your eyes. We pray that you continue to shine your light so we may follow you into a relationship of everlasting love with you and with one another.
God of grace; Hear our prayer.
 
Loving God, with one voice we lift up our hearts to thank you for our lives and vocation. Inspire us all to know and live our vocation. Bless us your family of Australia, help those you call to listen to the Holy Spirit voice, that they may fulfil your holy will and make all things new. Through Christ our Lord.
God of grace; Hear our prayer.
 
 
God, we ask your blessing for those listed on the Anglican cycle of prayer:
The Diocese of East Kerala – The Church of South India (United)
The Diocese of Willochra:
The Parish of Rochedale:
Anglicare SQ The Glebe retirement village (Toowoomba)
All Parishes seeking clergy.
All Anglican schools seeking chaplains.
All Prison ministry chaplaincy teams
All people joining in this prayer offering.
God of Grace; Hear our prayer
 
 
12 The Morning Collect
Lord and heavenly Father, you have brought us safely to this new day: keep us by your mighty power, protect us from sin, guard us from every kind of danger, and in all we do this day direct us in the fulfilling of your purpose, through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Amen.
 
13
The Lord be with you.
And also with you. 
Let us praise the Lord. 
Thanks be to God. 
 
May the peace of God which passes all understanding keep our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. 
Amen.
Philippians 4.7
 
 

Daily Anglican Prayer – Anzac Day - Thursday Morning – 25th April 2024

Daily Anglican Prayer – Anzac Day - Thursday Morning – 25th April 2024
Anzac Readings:
Psalm 46;
2 Samuel 22.2–20 (David prays when the Lord delivered him from his enemies)
Hebrews 10.32–11.1 (You endured a hard struggle with sufferings)
Led by Felicity Scott, a Liturgical Assistant at St John the Baptist Anglican Church Bulimba, QLD, Australia.
The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website.
https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.com
Welcome to Thursday Morning prayer on Anzac Day from the Anglican ‘A prayer book for Australia’.
Sentence on Anzac Day
‘No one has greater love than this, than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends,’ says the Lord, ‘if you do what I command you.’ John 14.13-14
We proclaim the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ:
GOD in his infinite mercy, forgives all sins, and through our baptism in the name of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, we are given a rebirth into new life, free from the burden of all sin. ALLELUIA
With faithfulness we respond to the good news:
We acknowledge Christ as our saviour and accept with gratitude, that we are forgiven for all wrong doings, past and present. To honour the gift of forgiveness, we release our burden of guilt and rise up to live in the glory of God forever more.
Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Blessed be God forever.
Let us Pray.
 
1
This is the message we have heard from Christ:
That God is light, in whom there is no darkness at all.
   
Glory to God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit: 
as in the beginning, so now, and for ever. Amen. 
 
2 The Opening Canticle, A Song of God’s Grace
Go up to a high mountain
Herald of good tidings to Zion:
Lift up your voice with strength,
Herald of good tidings to Jerusalem.
Lift up your voice, fear not:
Say to the cities of Judah, ‘Behold your God!’
See the Lord God coming with power:
Coming to rule with his mighty arm.
He brings his reward for the people of God:
the recompense for those who are saved.
God will feed his flock like a shepherd:
And gather the lambs in his arms;
He will hold them to his breast:
And gently lead those that are with young.
Isaiah 40.9-11  
 
3 The Opening Prayer
The night has now passed and the day lies open before us; 
let us pray with one heart and mind. 
  
Silence may be kept.
As we rejoice in the gift of this new day, so may the light of your presence, O God, set our hearts on fire with love for you; now and for ever. 
Amen.
  
4 The Psalms as appointed. A pause is observed after each.
Psalm
 
5 At the end of the (last) pause there may follow
Almighty God, who wonderfully created us in your own image and yet more wonderfully restored us in your son Jesus Christ: grant that as he came to share our human nature so we may be partakers in his divine glory; who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever. 
Amen.
 
6 One or two Readings from the Bible as appointed.
 
1st Reading
2nd Reading
 
The readings may be followed by a period of silence for reflection, a hymn or
May your word live in us 
and bear much fruit to your glory.
 
 
7 The Canticle,
In the beginning was the word:
 and the word was with God,
 and the word was god:
 he was in the beginning with god.
 all things were made through him:
 and without him, was not anything made that was made.
In him was life:
And the life was the light of all the people.
The light shines in the darkness:
And the darkness has not overcome it.
He was in the world:
And the world was made through him
 yet the world knew him not.
 he came to his own home:
and his own people received him not.
but to all who received him who believed on his name:
He has given power to become children of God;
who were born not of blood
nor of the will of the flesh:
nor of the will of a man but of God.
And the word became flesh
And dwelt among us full of grace and truth;
we have beheld his glory:
 glory as of the only son from the father
and from his fullness have we all received:
And grace upon grace.
 
8 The Apostles’ Creed may be said.
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, 
and the life everlasting. Amen. 
  
 
9 The Prayers
Lord have mercy. 
Christ have mercy. 
Lord have mercy. 
  
 
10 The Lord’s Prayer and the Collect of the Day
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen. 
 
Prayer of the day – Anzac day
O God, our ruler and guide,
in whose hands are the destinies of this and every nation,
we give you thanks for the freedoms we enjoy in this land
and for those who laid down their lives to defend them:
We pray that we and all the people of Australia,
gratefully remembering their courage and their sacrifice,
may have grace to live in a spirit of justice,
of generosity and of peace;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
 
11 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom and need.
Let us pray
Anzac Day prayers here instead of normal prayers