1st Sunday of Gracetide

Hi, All!

Gracetide is soon to be upon us. Thus, this proper is offered for your liturgical use on the 1st Sunday of Gracetide, 11 June 2006. This liturgical season is intended to be our Synod's commemoration of the continuation of the ministry of the Lord Jesus through the action of the Holy Spirit in and through the Church. Therefore, the recommended liturgical color for the Sundays of Gracetide is red, symbolizing the fire of the Holy Spirit, as well as the blood of the martyrs who were inspired, encouraged, and strengthened by the same Holy Spirit.

May the love of our heavenly Father, the grace of the only-begotten Son, and the unity and indwelling of the Holy Spirit be with you and with all whom you love and serve. +MM


1 Gracetide: Word of God Sunday

Prayer:
Gracious Father, every word that comes from you is truly light for our steps on the pilgrimage that leads unto the fullness of your eternal kingdom. Strengthen us by the support of your Spirit, so that we may always be attentive and responsive to the words of your Son, Christ Jesus our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Corpus of Lectionary Citations:

Torah or History:
Exodus 3: 1-15
Deuteronomy 30: 11-14
2 Chronicles 34: 14-21

Psalm 119: 89-96, 105-112, 113-120

Wisdom:
Proverbs 2: 1-9
Proverbs 2: 10-22
Proverbs 3: 1-12

Prophets:
Isaiah 55: 6-11
Jeremiah 1: 1-10
Jeremiah 15: 15-17

Deuterocanonical:
Wisdom 18: 14-19

Apostolic Epistle:
2 Timothy 1: 8-13
2 Timothy 3: 14-17
Hebrews 4: 12-13

Apostolic Account:
Acts 2: 14-36
Revelation 19: 11-16

Gospel:
Matthew 24: 32-35
Mark 13: 28-31
Luke 21: 29-33

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008):
Isaiah 55 :6-11
Psalm 119: 89-96
2 Timothy 1: 8-13
Matthew 24: 32-35

Year B (2006):
Jeremiah 1: 1-10
Psalm 119: 105-112
2 Timothy 3: 14-17
Mark 13:28-31

Year C (2007):
Jeremiah 15: 15-17
Psalm 119: 113-120
Hebrews 4: 12-13
Luke 21: 29-33

Post Communion Prayer:
Gracious Father, we are deeply grateful for the word that fills our hearts and minds with living memories of your Son Jesus. By the help of your Spirit, may your word remain living and active in our lives, drawing us ever more closely to your throne of grace, the mercy seat of your compassion and love. We ask all this through Christ our Lord. Amen.