Sentence for the Week
God chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of first fruits of all creation.
James 1:18
James 1:18
Collect for Reflection
God of the living word, give us the faith to receive your message, the wisdom to know what it means, and the courage to put it into practice.
Through Jesus Christ, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever.
AMEN.
Through Jesus Christ, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever.
AMEN.
Praying this week for....
- Today we pray for those who are the victims of natural disasters in Japan, in Thailand, and in other parts of the world. May they have the courage that only our Lord Jesus Christ can give to see them through.
- Pray for all those with sickness and ill health in our community, that our Lord will watch over them and bring his healing and blessings into their lives.
- Pray for all those in need within our city. That God's love and blessings may come into their lives and ease the burden and suffering that they face on a daily basis.
- We give thanks for our parish and all those who help in any way to bring God's word into our lives and the lives of those around us. We all help in one way or another.
- Pray for this Parish, the Diocese, and the Bishop, as we all look for the guidance and encourage of Christ in these times of uncertainty and doubt.
