Sunday, October 14, 2012

21 October 2012


Torah:  Deuteronomy  17:14-18:8
Prophet:  Joshua  1:1-18
Writing:  Wisdom of Solomon 19:1-22
Psalm: 
Epistle:  Ephesians 1: 1-23
Gospel:  Luke 20: 41-21:47

Collect:   Gracious Father, who looks on the heart and not on appearances.  Help us to think  more about our relationship with you than with the goods and services of this world.   This we ask in the name of Yeshuah haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.

15 October:  Heavenly Father, you gave Theresa of Avila gifts of endurance and a great love for you.   Grant that we may love you as much as she did, and seek your kingdom, not matter the cost.  This we ask through Yeshuah, who lives and reins with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (white)

16 October:  Gentle Yeshua, give us the courage to reach out to touch the hand of a stranger or our neighbor, to show them the love you have for us all. Through our touch, may they feel your presence. This we ask through our Lord and Saviour Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen. 

17 October:  Heavenly Father, as you raised up your servant Ignatius to be Bishop of Antioch and to suffer and die for his faith.  Grant that we may gather more frequently to celebrate the Eucharist, sharing the medicine of immortality, and that we would follow the bishop, as Jesus followed the Father, follow the presbytery as we would follow the apostles, and respect the deacons as we respect God’s law.  This we ask through our Lord and Saviour Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (red)

18 October:  Almighty Healer, we are woven as part of your wondrous being, and you inspired your servant Luke to set down your life and tell of your healing love.   We are so grateful for the loving care you provide through the nurture of our bodies, minds, and souls in order that we can be for you in this world.  This we ask in the name of our blessed Saviour who healed the sick, raised the dead and proclaimed liberty to the captives.  Amen.  (red)

19 October:  Healing Lord, we come to you in sickness, despair, and with worries on our hearts. Thank you for allowing us to lay our fears and sins at your feet, knowing you will calm us and show us your mercy. Amen.

20 October:  Our pockets may be lined with riches, our homes filled with treasures, but without your blessings, Lord, we have nothing. You are our provider and protector. Only by your grace and your love will we prosper. Amen.