The following is a version of the Prayers of the People, based on Psalm 43, the psalm properly appointed for October 30th, 2011 according to the New Revised Common Lectionary. (Proper 26, Year A) These prayers may be used, reproduced, and altered as may best serve your community. 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 […]
These prayers are based on Psalm 90:1-6 & 13-17, the psalm which is properly appointed for Proper 25, 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, and Celebrant Lord, you have been our refuge from one generation to another, and it is to you that […]
The following prayers are based largely on Psalm 99; the psalm properly appointed for proper 24, year A, according to the Revised Common Lectionary. The refrain is based on the words of Moses to the Lord in Exodus 33, also assigned for this day. • Also on this site is a reflection on the Hebrew Bible Lesson for the same day, and • a reflection on the Gospel Lesson for the same day. Permission is […]
The Canticle of the Sun is a prayer/ hymn attributed to St. Francis of Assisi. Theologically, it identifies the elements of creation as sisters and brothers to humanity, and calls upon the forces of nature to praise God with us, and us with them. This version of prayers might be most beneficial during a commemoration of St. Francis. Officiant Most high, all powerful, all good Lord! All praise is yours, all glory, all honor, and […]
The following is a version of the Prayers of the People, based largely on Psalm 19, the psalm appointed for October 2nd, 2011 according to the New Revised Common Lectionary. (Proper 22, Year A) On this site there is also • a reflection on the Gospel lesson for the same day, and • a reflection on the Epistle lesson for the same day, Officiant Let us pray for the church, the world, and for all […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Prayers of the People for September 11th, based on the occasion of the Tenth Anniversary of the Terrorist Attacks on September 11th, 2001 and the lessons from Proper 19 Year A of the Revised Common Lectionary. • Also on this site is a longer, litany-style, set of prayers for the same day, • a reflection on Matthew 18:21-35, the Gospel lesson for 9/11/11, and • a reflection on Exodus 14:19-31, the Hebrew Bible lesson. Officiant Lord, […]