7 Paschaltide

Hi, All:

The following proper is offered for liturgical use on the 7th Sunday of Paschaltide, 28 May 2006. Kindly note below two slight revisions from the earlier listing on the Synod group site: (1) the shorter Deuterocanonical citation, Sirach 48: 1-11; (2) the additional apostolic epistle citation, Hebrews 4: 14-16.

May the Lord bless and protect you and your loved ones throughout the remainder of this Paschaltide.

Gratefully,
+Craig


7 Paschaltide: "The Ascension of Jesus"

Prayer:
Gracious Father, your blessed Son ascended to heaven so that he could send the promised Comforter, your life-giving Holy Spirit. Through the help of your Spirit, give us the faith to trust that your Son truly abides with us until the end of time. We ask this through your Son, Christ Jesus our risen Lord , who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Corpus of Lectionary Citations:

Torah or History:
Judges 13:8-20
2 Kings 2:1-13

Psalms/Wisdom:
Psalm 24: 3-6
Psalm 47: 2-3, 6-9
Psalm 68: 15-20

Prophets:
Isaiah 14: 12-20
Isaiah 52: 1-10
Obadiah 0: 21

Deuterocanonical:
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 48: 1-11
Tobit 12

Apostolic Epistle:
Ephesians 4: 8-10
Hebrews 4: 14-16

Apostolic Account:
Acts 1: 1-11

Gospel:
Matthew 28: 16-20
Mark 16: 15-20
Luke 24: 46-53
John 6: 58-65
John 20: 11-18

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008):
2 Kings 2:1-13
Psalm 24: 3-6
Acts 1: 1-11
Matthew 28: 16-20

Year B (2006):
2 Kings 2:1-13
Psalm 47: 2-3, 6-9
Acts 1: 1-11
Mark 16: 15-20

Year C (2007):
2 Kings 2:1-13
Psalm 68: 15-20
Acts 1: 1-11
Luke 24: 46-53

Post-Communion Prayer:
Glorious Father, we thank you for the nourishment of the Pascha/Easter sacraments, through which your Spirit gathers the Church to offer eager and ceaseless praise for the victory of your Son, Christ Jesus our risen Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.