This version of the Prayers of the People has been written with the Christ Hymn from Philippians in mind, and has been re-posted here from the entry from this past Palm Sunday. You may feel free to use and adapt as would be most helpful to you and your community. On this site there is also • a reflection on the Epistle Lesson for the same day [coming soon], and • a reflection on the […]
Prayers of the People for September 18th, based on the lessons from Proper 20 Year A of the Revised Common Lectionary. On this site there is also • a reflection on the Epistle Lesson for the same day, and • a reflection on the Gospel Lesson for the same day. Let us pray for the church, the world, and all in need. O God, we pray for the church throughout the world, that her members, […]
The following is a reflection on Matthew 20:1-16, the Gospel lesson appointed for September 18th, 2011 according to the New Revised Common Lectionary. (Proper 19, Year A) On this site there is also • a reflection on the Epistle lesson for the same day, and • a version of the Prayers of the People, based on the lessons of the day. Jesus asks, “Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to […]
The following is a reflection on Philippians 1:21-30, the Epistle lesson appointed for September 18th, 2011 according to the New Revised Common Lectionary. (Proper 19, Year A) On this site there is also • a reflection on the Gospel Lesson for the same day, and • a version of the Prayers of the People, based on the lessons of the day. “And this is God’s doing. For he has graciously granted you the privilege not […]
The following is a reflection on Matthew 18:21-35, the Gospel lesson assigned for September 11th, 2011 according to the Revised Common Lectionary. On this site there is also: • A reflection on the Hebrew Bible lesson for the same day; • A version of the Prayers of the People based on the lessons of the day, and • A longer litany-style prayer written for the commemoration of the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Generally, I’m a peacenik. […]
The following is a reflection on Exodus 14:19-31, the Hebrew Bible lesson assigned for September 11th, 2011 according to the Revised Common Lectionary. On this site there is also: • A reflection on the Gospel Lesson for the same day; • A version of the Prayers of the People based on the lessons of the day, and • A longer litany-style prayer written for the commemoration of the 10th anniversary of 9/11. This year we’ll […]
The following is a litany—based on the Great Litany (page 148 of The Book of Common Prayer)—composed for the occasion of the tenth anniversary of 9/11. • You’ll also find on this site another set of prayers modeled on the traditional Prayers of the People format, and • A reflection on the Gospel Lesson for the same day; • A reflection on Exodus 14:19-31, the Hebrew Bible lesson O God, our mighty tower, and creator of […]
The following is a reflection on Matthew 18:15-20, the Gospel lesson properly appointed for September 4th, 2011 according to the Revised Common Lectionary. (Proper 18, Year A) On this site there is also • a reflection on the Hebrew Bible Lesson for the same day, and • a version of the Prayers of the People, based on the lessons of the day. If another member of the church sins against you…just talk about them behind […]
Prayers of the People for September 4th, based on the occasion of Labor Day Weekend and the lessons from Proper 18 Year A of the Revised Common Lectionary. On this site there is also • a reflection on the Hebrew Bible Lesson for the same day, and • a reflection on the Gospel Lesson for the same day. Let us pray for the church, the world, and all in need. O God, we pray for […]
The following is a reflection on Exodus 12:1-14, the Hebrew Bible lesson properly appointed for September 4th, 2011 according to the Revised Common Lectionary. (Proper 18, Year A) On this site there is also • a reflection on the Gospel Lesson for the same day, and • a version of the Prayers of the People, based on the lessons of the day. Can you imagine the logistical nightmare that Moses was handed? He had to […]