Sentence for the Week
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.'
John 15:13-14
John 15:13-14
Collect for Reflection
God of love and liberty, make us a people zealous for peace, and hasten that day when nation shall not life up sword against nation, neither learn war any more.
This we pray in the name of the one who gave his life for the sake of the world: Jesus Christ, our Redeemer, who is alive and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
AMEN.
Readings:
Ruth 3:1-5;13-17 Ruth and Boaz at the Threshing-Floor
Hebrews 9:24-28 Christ's sacrifice takes away sins
Mark 12:38-44 Warning against the teachers of the law
This we pray in the name of the one who gave his life for the sake of the world: Jesus Christ, our Redeemer, who is alive and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
AMEN.
Readings:
Ruth 3:1-5;13-17 Ruth and Boaz at the Threshing-Floor
Hebrews 9:24-28 Christ's sacrifice takes away sins
Mark 12:38-44 Warning against the teachers of the law
Praying this week for....
- We give thanks for the skill and ministry of the doctors and nurses in our hospitals as they heal the sick, and for the assistance given those in need by our social services agencies;
- We pray for all our brothers and sisters in Christ at St Matts for their intercessions and renewal in the city, and as they make decisions about their journey of faith together;
- The leaders of the nation here and around the world, striving to bring better conditions to all living things - may they be supported by your Grace as they implement justice and peace;
- Let us follow in the footsteps of all the saints who have gone before us, and stand firm in our faith as we plan our next step on our journey with St John's Parish.
- Prayer for the Parish: God of the possible and impossible, when we come to you with questions and struggle with your answers; grant us faith in believing as we wait to hear your voice, standing on your faithful promises. Through Jesus Christ our Redeemer, our living Lord, who reigns with you and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
“Count it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness ” ~ James 1:2-3
