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Friday, August 18, 2006

Optional Gracetide Proper 30

Optional Gracetide 30 "The Two Ways"

Prayer:
Gracious Father, by the power of your Spirit, draw us away from eternal death unto the fullness of eternal ife. Gather us around your throne of grace, forever to sing the praises 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:

Deuteronomy 30: 15-20
Genesis 19

Psalm 1

Wisdom:
Proverbs 4: 18-19
Proverbs 4: 20-27

Prophets:
Jeremiah 6: 16-21
Jeremiah 21: 8-10

Deuterocanonical:
Wisdom 10: 6-8
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 15: 16-20

Apostolic Epistle:
Romans 6: 15-23
James 1: 19-27

Apostolic Account:
Revelation 7: 1-4

Gospel:
Matthew 7: 13-20
Mark 13: 5-13
Luke 13: 22-30

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008):

Deuteronomy 30: 15-20
Psalm 1
Romans 6: 15-23
Matthew 7: 13-20

Year B (2006):
Jeremiah 6: 16-21
Psalm 1
James 1: 19-27
Mark 13: 5-13

Year C (2007):
Jeremiah 21: 8-10
Psalm 1
Revelation 7: 1-4
Luke 13: 22-30

Post-Communion Prayer:
Gracious Father, we are grateful for the nourishment that you share through both word and sacrament. Through your Spirit strengthen us to be your faithful witnesses, eager to proclaim to a hungry world the good news of salvation in Christ, who is Lord forever and ever. Amen.

Optional Gracetide Proper 29

Optional Gracetide 29 "This World and the Next"

Prayer:
Gracious Father, by your Spirit inspire us to render unto you true and laudable service, responding in thanks and praise for the gracious offer of eternal life that you have shared through the death and resurrection 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:

Genesis 11: 1-9

Psalm 9: 1-11

Wisdom:
Psalm 37: 1-18
Proverbs 3: 1-12
Proverbs 3: 27-35

Prophets:
Daniel 3: 1-30

Deuterocanonical:
Wisdom 10: 1-5
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 16: 17-25

Apostolic Epistle:
Philippians 3:17--4:1
1 John 3: 1-2; 4: 1-6
Hebrews 13: 7-16

Apostolic Account:
Revelation 14: 1-5
Revelation 19: 1-10

Gospel:
Matthew 10: 17-31
John 15: 18-27
Luke 21: 8: 8-19

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008):

Genesis 11: 1-9 or Daniel 3: 1-30
Psalm 9: 1-11
Philippians 3:17--4:1
Matthew 10: 17-31

Year B (2006):
Proverbs 3: 1-12
Psalm 9: 1-11
1 John 3: 1-2 or 4: 1-6
John 15: 18-27

Year C (2007):
Proverbs 3: 27-35
Psalm 9: 1-11
Hebrews 13: 7-16
Luke 21: 8: 8-19

Post-Communion Prayer:
Gracious Father, we are grateful for the nourishment that you share through both word and sacrament. Through your Spirit strengthen us to be your faithful witnesses, eager to proclaim to a hungry world the good news of salvation in Christ, who is Lord forever and ever. Amen.

Saturday, August 12, 2006

Optional Gracetide Proper 28

Optional Gracetide 28 "Christian Hope"

Prayer:
Gracious Father, you protect all who trust in you. Inspire us by your Spirit so that we may always found our hope on the gift of your grace, that we may pass in safety through all things temporal unto the fullness of all things eternal. We ask this through 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:

Ruth 1: 1-14

Psalm 131

Wisdom:
Psalm 43:5
Psalm 31 : 19-24
Proverbs 10:28
Proverbs 23: 15-18

Prophets:
Ezra 10: 1-5
Isaiah 55: 6-13
Habakkuk 2: 1-4

Deuterocanonical:
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 2: 1-15

Apostolic Epistle:
Romans 5: 1-5
Hebrews 6: 9-20

Apostolic Account:
Acts 24: 1-23
Acts 26: 1-8

Gospel:
Matthew 6: 19-21, 25-34
Matthew 12: 15-21
Luke 12: 22-34

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008):
Ruth 1: 1-14
Psalm 131
Romans 5: 1-5
Matthew 6: 19-21, 25-34

Year B (2006):
Proverbs 23: 15-18
Psalm 131
Romans 5: 1-5
Matthew 12: 15-21

Year C (2007):
Ezra 10: 1-5
Psalm 131
Romans 5: 1-5
Luke 12: 22-34

Post-Communion Prayer:
Gracious Father, we are grateful for the nourishment that you share through both word and sacrament. Through your Spirit strengthen us to be your faithful witnesses, eager to proclaim to a hungry world the good news of salvation in Christ, who is Lord forever and ever. Amen.

Optional Gracetide Proper 27

Optional Gracetide 27 "Christian Giving"

Prayer:
Gracious Father, you sent your Son Jesus to become poor for our sake so that by his poverty we might become rich in your grace. Inspire us by your Spirit so to give of our substance that we may acknowledge that all things truly belong to you, for in you we live and move and have our very being. We ask this through 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:
Deuteronomy 14: 22-29
1 Chronicles 29: 1-20

Psalm 112

Wisdom:
Psalm 75
Proverbs 3: 9-10
Proverbs 3: 27-35

Prophets:
Isaiah 66: 1-2

Deuterocanonical:
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 7: 32-36

Apostolic Epistle:
Philippians 4: 10-20
2 Corinthians 9: 7-15
1 Peter 4: 8-11

Apostolic Account:
Acts 20: 17-35

Gospel:
Matthew 23: 23-24
Mark 12: 41-44
Luke 20:45--21:4

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008):

Deuteronomy 14: 22-29
Psalm 112
Philippians 4: 10-20
Matthew 23: 23-24

Year B (2006):
1 Chronicles 29: 1-20
Psalm 112
2 Corinthians 9: 7-15
Mark 12: 41-44

Year C (2007):
Proverbs 3: 9-10, 27-35
Psalm 112
1 Peter 4: 8-11
Luke 20:45--21:4

Post-Communion Prayer:
Gracious Father, we are grateful for the nourishment that you share through both word and sacrament. Through your Spirit strengthen us to be your faithful witnesses, eager to proclaim to a hungry world the good news of salvation in Christ, who is Lord forever and ever. Amen.

Optional Gracetide Proper 26

Optional Gracetide 26 "Dealing with Human Authorities"

Prayer:
Gracious Father, you sent your servant Moses to lead your people out of bondage and affliction. Through your Spirit raise up leaders who are obedient to you, who will teach us to respect and obey your laws, and who will protect and lead us toward your perfect kingdom of justice and peace. We ask this through 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 18: 13-27
Psalm 72: 15-17

Wisdom:
Psalm 2

Prophets:
Jeremiah 27: 1-11
Daniel 2: 24-45
Amos 5: 1-15

Deuterocanonical:
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 10: 1-5

Apostolic Epistle:
Romans 13: 1-7
1 Timothy 2: 1-7
Titus 3: 1-3
1 Peter 2: 11-17

Apostolic Account:
Acts 4: 23-30

Gospel:
Matthew 22: 15-22
Mark 12: 13-17
Luke 20: 19-26

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008):

Jeremiah 27: 1-11
Psalm 72: 15-17
Romans 13: 1-7
Matthew 22: 15-22

Year B (2006):
Jeremiah 27: 1-11
Psalm 72: 15-17
1 Timothy 2: 1-7 or Titus 3: 1-3
Mark 12: 13-17

Year C (2007):
Jeremiah 27: 1-11
Psalm 72: 15-17
1 Peter 2: 11-17
Luke 20: 19-26

Post-Communion Prayer:
Gracious Father, we are grateful for the nourishment that you share through both word and sacrament. Through your Spirit strengthen us to be your faithful witnesses, eager to proclaim to a hungry world the good news of salvation in Christ, who is Lord forever and ever. Amen.

Optional Gracetide Proper 25

Optional Gracetide 25 "Daily Labor"

Prayer:
Gracious Father, your Spirit moves in love unceasing and gives to each his appointed work. Through your Spirit help us steadfastly to fulfill the duties of our calling, that your Son may find us faithful in his service. We ask this through 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 35:30--36:1
Nehemiah 4

Psalm 90: 13-17

Wisdom:
Psalm 104: 23-24, 31-35
Proverbs 12:14; 14:23; 18:9
Proverbs 22:19; 24:27
Ecclesiastes 1:3; 2: 18-26; 3: 9-22

Prophets:
Isaiah 41: 25-29
Jeremiah 48: 4-8

Deuterocanonical:
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 18:29

Apostolic Epistle:
1 Corinthians 4: 11-12
Ephesians 4:28
1 Thessalonians 5: 12-24
2 Thessalonians 3: 6-13

Apostolic Account:
Revelation 2: 1-7
Revelation 14: 12-13

Gospel:
Matthew 25: 14-30
Mark 4: 24-29
Luke 19: 11-27

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008):

Exodus 35:30--36:1
Psalm 90: 13-17
1 Corinthians 4: 11-12
Matthew 25: 14-30

Year B (2006):
Nehemiah 4
Psalm 90: 13-17
1 Thessalonians 5: 12-24
Mark 4: 24-29

Year C (2007):
Ecclesiastes 3: 9-22
Psalm 90: 13-17
2 Thessalonians 3: 6-13
Luke 19: 11-27

Post-Communion Prayer:
Gracious Father, we are grateful for the nourishment that you share through both word and sacrament. Through your Spirit strengthen us to be your faithful witnesses, eager to proclaim to a hungry world the good news of salvation in Christ, who is Lord forever and ever. Amen.

Optional Gracetide Proper 24

Optional Gracetide 24 "Forgiving One Another"

Prayer:
Gracious Father, we recall that your Son from the cross pronounced forgiveness upon his enemies. Through your life-giving Spirit, give us the grace to forgive our enemies, so that we too may realize the loving mercy 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:
Genesis 50: 15-21
1 Samuel 25: 14-35

Psalm 85: 1-7

Wisdom:
Psalm 15
Prophets:
Isaiah 30: 23-26

Deuterocanonical:
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 28: 1-7
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 50: 22-24
Baruch 1: 14

Apostolic Epistle:
2 Corinthians 5: 16-21
Colossians 3: 12-17

Apostolic Account:
Acts 28: 1-6

Gospel:
Matthew 6: 7-15 or 18: 21-35
Mark 11: 20-26
Luke 17: 1-4

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008):
Genesis 50: 15-21 or 1 Samuel 25: 14-35
Psalm 85: 1-7
2 Corinthians 5: 16-21 or Colossians 3: 12-17
Matthew 6: 7-15 or 18: 21-35

Year B (2006):
Genesis 50: 15-21 or 1 Samuel 25: 14-35
Psalm 85: 1-7
2 Corinthians 5: 16-21 or Colossians 3: 12-17
Mark 11: 20-26

Year C (2007):
Genesis 50: 15-21 or 1 Samuel 25: 14-35
Psalm 85: 1-7
2 Corinthians 5: 16-21 or Colossians 3: 12-17
Luke 17: 1-4

Post-Communion Prayer:
Gracious Father, we are grateful for the nourishment that you share through both word and sacrament. Through your Spirit strengthen us to be your faithful witnesses, eager to proclaim to a hungry world the good news of salvation in Christ, who is Lord forever and ever. Amen.

Optional Gracetide Proper 23

Optional Gracetide 23 "Love of Neighbor"

Prayer:
Gracious Father, help us to understand that deeds done without charity are worth nothing. Through your Spirit pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of charity, so that we and our neighbors may be drawn ever more closely unto the heart 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 23: 1-13
Leviticus 19: 17-18, 33-34
2 Chronicles 19: 1-7
Ruth 1: 1-18

Psalm 15

Wisdom:
Proverbs 12:1
Proverbs 13:1
Ecclesiastes 9: 1-7

Prophets:
Micah 6: 6-8

Deuterocanonical:
Tobit 4: 12-14

Apostolic Epistle:
Romans 12: 9-21
1 Corinthians 13: 1-13
1 John 2: 3-11
1 John 3: 10-24
1 John 4: 7-12

Apostolic Account:
Acts 16: 25-34

Gospel:
Luke 10: 25-37
Luke 15: 11-32
John 15: 9-17

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008):

Leviticus 19: 17-18, 33-34
Psalm 15
1 John 2: 3-11
Luke 10: 25-37

Year B (2006):
Micah 6: 6-8
Psalm 15
1 John 3: 10-24
Luke 15: 11-32

Year C (2007):
Ruth 1: 1-18
Psalm 15
1 John 4: 7-12
Luke 15: 11-32

Post-Communion Prayer:
Gracious Father, we are grateful for the nourishment that you share through both word and sacrament. Through your Spirit strengthen us to be your faithful witnesses, eager to proclaim to a hungry world the good news of salvation in Christ, who is Lord forever and ever. Amen.