Lead me from death to life,
from falsehood to truth;
lead me from despair to hope,
from fear to trust;
lead me from hate to love,
from war to peace.
Let peace fill our heart,
our world, our universe.
From Despair to Hope Read More »
Compassionate God,
through your inexhaustible goodness,
keep us from all that may hurt us,
so that, ready in both mind and body,
we may, with free hearts, pursue your purpose;
through Jesus Christ
who is alive with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
Resources 32nd Ordinary – 12 November 2023 Read More »
A digital copy of the Lectionary booklet and reflection on this.
New Zealand Lectionary 2024 Read More »
Living God,
it is your gift alone
by which your faithful people
offer you true and laudable service,
grant, we beseech you,
that we may run, without stumbling, towards your promises;
through Jesus Christ
who is alive with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
Resources 31st Ordinary – 5 November 2023 Read More »
The history and various different developments of a collect for Sunday. And the discovery that the 2020 NZ Prayer Book was retyped.
NZ Prayer Book Case Study Read More »
God of holiness,
increase within us your gifts of faith, hope, and love,
and make us cherish what you command,
so that we may obtain what you promise;
through Jesus Christ
who is alive with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
Resources 30th Ordinary – 29 October 2023 Read More »
Where does the abbot usually sit? Where does the Dean of a cathedral usually sit?
Decani and Cantoris Read More »
Almighty and everliving God,
conform our wills freely to yours,
and direct our hearts
to share your glory by our undivided service;
through Jesus Christ
who is alive with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
Resources 29th Ordinary – 22 October 2023 Read More »
