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Daily prayers for morning, noon, evening, and the close of the day, drawn from the Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer Edition, prepared by the Office of Theology and Worship for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Daily prayer has been a way of life and practice of faith for the people of God for millennia, from the psalmists of ancient Israel through the saints of the Christian Church. These services for daily prayer are designed to help you join that great cloud of witnesses - seeking the ...
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The final episode of this podcast, simply containing one of my favorite prayers and one of my favorite passages of Scripture. The prayer comes from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. The Scripture passage is from the New Revised Standard Version - Updated Edition, copyright (c) 2021 by the Nati…
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Prayer at the Close of Day for Sunday, May 28, 2023 Pentecost Opening Sentences Prayer of Confession Psalm 23 Brief Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4 Prayer The Lord's Prayer (silent) Canticle: Canticle of Simeon (Nunc Dimittis; Luke 2:29-32) Dismissal This service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster J…
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Evening Prayer for Sunday, May 28, 2023 Pentecost Opening Sentences Hymn to Christ the Light (Phos Hilaron) Thanksgiving for Light Psalm 141 Psalm 139 Gospel: John 14:21-29 Canticle: Canticle for Pentecost (John 14:16; 16:13a; 14:26; Acts 2:2, 4a; Romans 8:26; Joel 2:28) Prayer of the Day: Day of Pentecost Litany for Pentecost Thanksgiving and Inte…
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How to Use the Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer Edition On Your Own You will need a copy of The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press, ISBN 978-0-664-50352-9. You can purchase it online at www.pcusastore.com or at various other online bookstores. Contents of this episode: (The time stamps indicated…
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Midday Prayer for Sunday, May 28, 2023 Pentecost Opening Sentences Apocrypha: Sirach 24:1-34 Old Testament: Isaiah 11:1-9 Confession: The Nicene Creed Litany: Glory to God Prayer The Lord's Prayer ("debts") Dismissal This service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. Scripture quot…
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Morning Prayer for Sunday, May 28, 2023 Pentecost Opening Sentences Morning Psalm: Psalm 63:1-8 Thanksgiving for Baptism Psalm 51 New Testament: 1 Corinthians 2:1-13 Canticle: God's Chosen One (Isaiah 11:1-4, 6, 9) Canticle: The Spirit of the Lord (Isaiah 61:1-3, 10, 11) Prayer of the Day: Day of Pentecost Litany for Pentecost Thanksgiving and Inte…
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Prayer at the Close of Day for Saturday, May 27, 2023 Eve of Pentecost Opening Sentences Prayer of Confession Psalm 4 Brief Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4 Prayer The Lord's Prayer (silent) Canticle: Canticle of Simeon (Nunc Dimittis; Luke 2:29-32) Dismissal This service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westm…
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Evening Prayer for Saturday, May 27, 2023 Eve of Pentecost Opening Sentences Hymn to Christ the Light (Phos Hilaron) Thanksgiving for Light Psalm 141 Psalm 35 Gospel: Luke 11:14-23 Old Testament: Exodus 19:3-8a, 16-20 New Testament: 1 Peter 2:4-10 Canticle: Canticle of the Redeemed (Revelation 15:3-4) Thanksgiving and Intercession Collect The Lord'…
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Vigil of the Resurrection Saturday, May 27, 2023 Opening Sentences Evening Hymn: Phos Hilaron (Hymn to Christ the Light) Thanksgiving for Light Psalm 118:1-4, 14-21 Psalm 150 Resurrection Gospel: John 20:19-31 Thanksgiving for Baptism Canticle: Canticle of Miriam and Moses (Exodus 15:1, 2, 11, 13, 17-18) Prayer Dismissal This service is adapted fro…
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Morning Prayer for Saturday, May 27, 2023 Seventh Saturday of Easter Opening Sentences Morning Psalm: Psalm 100 Thanksgiving for Baptism Psalm 5 New Testament: Hebrews 9:1-14 Canticle: Canticle of David (1 Chronicles 29:10-13) Litany for Easter Thanksgiving and Intercession Collect The Lord's Prayer ("trespasses") Dismissal This service is adapted …
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Midday Prayer for Saturday, May 27, 2023 Seventh Saturday of Easter Opening Sentences Apocrypha: Sirach 23:16-27 Old Testament: Ezekiel 43:1-12 Ancient or Classic Prayer: Gregorian Sacramentery (10th century) Prayer for Various Occasions: After a Suicide Prayer The Lord's Prayer ("debts") Dismissal This service is adapted from The Book of Common Wo…
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Prayer at the Close of Day for Friday, May 26, 2023 Seventh Friday of Easter Opening Sentences Prayer of Confession Psalm 139 Brief Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4 Prayer The Lord's Prayer (silent) Canticle: Canticle of Simeon (Nunc Dimittis; Luke 2:29-32) Dismissal This service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 20…
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Evening Prayer for Friday, May 26, 2023 Seventh Friday of Easter Opening Sentences Hymn to Christ the Light (Phos Hilaron) Thanksgiving for Light Psalm 141 Psalm 6 Psalm 62 Gospel: Luke 10:38-42 Canticle: Canticle to the Lamb (Revelation 4:11; 5:9-10, 12, 13) Thanksgiving and Intercession Collect The Lord's Prayer ("sins") Dismissal This service is…
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Midday Prayer for Friday, May 26, 2023 Seventh Friday of Easter Opening Sentences Apocrypha: Sirach 23:7-15 Old Testament: Ezekiel 34:17-31 Ancient or Classic Prayer: Based on the Liturgy of St. Mark (2nd century) Prayer for Various Occasions: For World Religions Prayer The Lord's Prayer ("debts") Dismissal This service is adapted from The Book of …
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Morning Prayer for Friday, May 26, 2023 Seventh Friday of Easter Opening Sentences Morning Psalm: Psalm 95:1-7 Thanksgiving for Baptism Psalm 50 New Testament: Hebrews 8:1-13 Canticle: Canticle of Miriam and Moses (Exodus 15:1, 2, 11, 13, 17-18) Litany for Easter Thanksgiving and Intercession Collect The Lord's Prayer ("trespasses") Dismissal This …
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Prayer at the Close of Day for Thursday, May 25, 2023 Seventh Thursday of Easter Opening Sentences Prayer of Confession Psalm 134 Brief Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4 Prayer The Lord's Prayer (silent) Canticle: Canticle of Simeon (Nunc Dimittis; Luke 2:29-32) Dismissal This service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c…
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Evening Prayer for Thursday, May 25, 2023 Seventh Thursday of Easter Opening Sentences Hymn to Christ the Light (Phos Hilaron) Thanksgiving for Light Psalm 141 Psalm 27 Gospel: Luke 10:25-37 Canticle: Canticle of Mary (Magnificat; Luke 1:46-55) Thanksgiving and Intercession Collect The Lord's Prayer ("sins") Dismissal This service is adapted from T…
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Midday Prayer for Thursday, May 25, 2023 Seventh Thursday of Easter Opening Sentences Apocrypha: Sirach 22:27 - 23:6 Old Testament: Ezekiel 18:1-4, 19-32 Ancient or Classic Prayer: Based on a Prayer of Patrick of Ireland (c. 389-461) Prayer for Various Occasions: For Graduates Prayer The Lord's Prayer ("debts") Dismissal This service is adapted fro…
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Morning Prayer for Thursday, May 25, 2023 Seventh Thursday of Easter Opening Sentences Morning Psalm: Psalm 51:1-12 Thanksgiving for Baptism Psalm 47 Psalm 59 New Testament: Hebrews 7:18-28 Canticle: Glory to God (Gloria in Excelsis) Litany for Easter Thanksgiving and Intercession Collect The Lord's Prayer ("trespasses") Dismissal This service is a…
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Prayer at the Close of Day for Wednesday, May 24, 2023 Seventh Wednesday of Easter Opening Sentences Prayer of Confession Psalm 130 Brief Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4 Prayer The Lord's Prayer (silent) Canticle: Canticle of Simeon (Nunc Dimittis; Luke 2:29-32) Dismissal This service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright …
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Evening Prayer for Wednesday, May 24, 2023 Seventh Wednesday of Easter Opening Sentences Hymn to Christ the Light (Phos Hilaron) Thanksgiving for Light Psalm 141 Psalm 113 Gospel: Luke 10:17-24 Canticle: Christ Our Passover (1 Corinthians 5:7-8; Romans 6:9-11; 1 Corinthians 15:20-22) Thanksgiving and Intercession Collect The Lord's Prayer ("sins") …
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Midday Prayer for Wednesday, May 24, 2023 Seventh Wednesday of Easter Opening Sentences Apocrypha: Sirach 22:19-26 Old Testament: Ezekiel 11:14-25 Ancient or Classic Prayer: Attributed to Augustine of Hippo (354-430) Prayer for Various Occasions: For Parent(s) of a Sick Child Prayer The Lord's Prayer ("debts") Dismissal This service is adapted from…
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Morning Prayer for Wednesday, May 24, 2023 Seventh Wednesday of Easter Opening Sentences Morning Psalm: Psalm 63:1-8 Thanksgiving for Baptism Psalm 109 New Testament: Hebrews 7:1-17 Canticle: We Praise You, O God (Te Deum Laudamus) Litany for Easter Thanksgiving and Intercession Collect The Lord's Prayer ("trespasses") Dismissal This service is ada…
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Prayer at the Close of Day for Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Seventh Tuesday of Easter Opening Sentences Prayer of Confession Psalm 121 Brief Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4 Prayer The Lord's Prayer (silent) Canticle: Canticle of Simeon (Nunc Dimittis; Luke 2:29-32) Dismissal This service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) …
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Evening Prayer for Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Seventh Tuesday of Easter Opening Sentences Hymn to Christ the Light (Phos Hilaron) Thanksgiving for Light Psalm 141 Psalm 18:20-50 Gospel: Luke 10:1-17 Canticle: Jesus Christ Is Lord (Philippians 2:5c-11) Thanksgiving and Intercession Collect The Lord's Prayer ("sins") Dismissal This service is adapted from…
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Midday Prayer for Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Seventh Tuesday of Easter Opening Sentences Apocrypha: Sirach 22:1-18 Old Testament: Ezekiel 7:10-15, 23b-27 Ancient or Classic Prayer: Liturgy of Malabar (5th century) Prayer for Various Occasions: In Abrahamic (Christian, Jewish, Muslim) Gatherings Prayer The Lord's Prayer ("debts") Dismissal This service i…
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Morning Prayer for Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Seventh Tuesday of Easter Opening Sentences Morning Psalm: Psalm 100 Thanksgiving for Baptism Psalm 18:1-19 New Testament: Hebrews 6:13-20 Canticle: Canticle of Zechariah (Benedictus; Luke 1:68-79) Litany for Easter Thanksgiving and Intercession Collect The Lord's Prayer ("trespasses") Dismissal This service…
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Prayer at the Close of Day for Monday, May 22, 2023 Seventh Monday of Easter Opening Sentences Prayer of Confession Psalm 91 Brief Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4 Prayer The Lord's Prayer (silent) Canticle: Canticle of Simeon (Nunc Dimittis; Luke 2:29-32) Dismissal This service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 201…
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Evening Prayer for Monday, May 22, 2023 Seventh Monday of Easter Opening Sentences Hymn to Christ the Light (Phos Hilaron) Thanksgiving for Light Psalm 141 Psalm 4 Psalm 48 Gospel: Luke 9:51-62 Canticle: Christ, the Head of All Creation (Colossians 1:15-20) Thanksgiving and Intercession Collect The Lord's Prayer ("sins") Dismissal This service is a…
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Midday Prayer for Monday, May 22, 2023 Seventh Monday of Easter Opening Sentences Apocrypha: Sirach 21:11-28 Old Testament: Ezekiel 4:1-17 Ancient or Classic Prayer: Westminster Divines (1647) Prayer for Various Occasions: For Refugees and Migrants Prayer The Lord's Prayer ("debts") Dismissal This service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship:…
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Morning Prayer for Monday, May 22, 2023 Seventh Monday of Easter Opening Sentences Morning Psalm: Psalm 95:1-7 Thanksgiving for Baptism Psalm 145 New Testament: Hebrews 6:1-12 Canticle: Canticle of Creation (Song of the Three 35-65, 34) Litany for Easter Thanksgiving and Intercession Collect The Lord's Prayer ("trespasses") Dismissal This service i…
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Prayer at the Close of Day for Sunday, May 21, 2023 Seventh Sunday of Easter Opening Sentences Prayer of Confession Psalm 34 Brief Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4 Prayer The Lord's Prayer (silent) Canticle: Canticle of Simeon (Nunc Dimittis; Luke 2:29-32) Dismissal This service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 201…
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Evening Prayer for Sunday, May 21, 2023 Seventh Sunday of Easter Opening Sentences Hymn to Christ the Light (Phos Hilaron) Thanksgiving for Light Psalm 141 Psalm 71 Gospel: Matthew 10:24-33, 40-42 Canticle: Canticle of the Redeemed (Revelation 15:3-4) Prayer of the Day: Seventh Sunday of Easter Thanksgiving and Intercession Collect The Lord's Praye…
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Midday Prayer for Sunday, May 21, 2023 Seventh Sunday of Easter Opening Sentences Apocrypha: Sirach 21:1-10 Old Testament: Ezekiel 3:16-27 Confession: The Apostles' Creed Ancient or Classic Prayer: Catherine of Siena (1347-1380) Prayer for Various Occasions: For the Right Use of Nature's Power Prayer The Lord's Prayer ("debts") Dismissal This servi…
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Morning Prayer for Sunday, May 21, 2023 Seventh Sunday of Easter Opening Sentences Morning Psalm: Psalm 51:1-12 Thanksgiving for Baptism Psalm 28 Psalm 46 New Testament: Ephesians 2:1-10 Canticle:Canticle of David (1 Chronicles 29:10-13) Prayer of the Day: Seventh Sunday of Easter Thanksgiving and Intercession Collect The Lord's Prayer ("trespasses…
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Prayer at the Close of Day for Saturday, May 20, 2023 Sixth Saturday of Easter Opening Sentences Prayer of Confession Psalm 33 Brief Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4 Prayer The Lord's Prayer (silent) Canticle: Canticle of Simeon (Nunc Dimittis; Luke 2:29-32) Dismissal This service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2…
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Evening Prayer for Saturday, May 20, 2023 Sixth Saturday of Easter Opening Sentences Hymn to Christ the Light (Phos Hilaron) Thanksgiving for Light Psalm 141 Psalm 74 Gospel: Luke 9:37-50 Canticle: Canticle to the Lamb (Revelation 4:11; 5:9-10, 12, 13) Thanksgiving and Intercession Collect The Lord's Prayer ("sins") Dismissal This service is adapte…
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Vigil of the Resurrection Saturday, May 20, 2023 Opening Sentences Evening Hymn: Phos Hilaron (Hymn to Christ the Light) Thanksgiving for Light Psalm 118:22-29 Psalm 150 Resurrection Gospel: John 20:11-18 Thanksgiving for Baptism Canticle: We Praise You, O God (Te Deum Laudamus) Prayer Dismissal This service is adapted from The Book of Common Worsh…
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Midday Prayer for Saturday, May 20, 2023 Sixth Saturday of Easter Opening Sentences Apocrypha: Sirach 20:27-31 Old Testament: Ezekiel 3:4-17 Ancient or Classic Prayer: John Calvin (1509-1564) Prayer for Various Occasions: For a Sick Child Prayer The Lord's Prayer ("debts") Dismissal This service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Pra…
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Morning Prayer for Saturday, May 20, 2023 Sixth Saturday of Easter Opening Sentences Morning Psalm: Psalm 63:1-8 Thanksgiving for Baptism Psalm 2 Psalm 101 New Testament: Hebrews 5:7-14 Canticle:Canticle of Miriam and Moses (Exodus 15:1, 2, 11, 13, 17-18) Litany for Easter Thanksgiving and Intercession Collect The Lord's Prayer ("trespasses") Dismi…
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Prayer at the Close of Day for Friday, May 19, 2023 Sixth Friday of Easter Opening Sentences Prayer of Confession Psalm 23 Brief Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4 Prayer The Lord's Prayer (silent) Canticle: Canticle of Simeon (Nunc Dimittis; Luke 2:29-32) Dismissal This service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 …
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Evening Prayer for Friday, May 19, 2023 Sixth Friday of Easter Opening Sentences Hymn to Christ the Light (Phos Hilaron) Thanksgiving for Light Psalm 141 Psalm 11 Psalm 133 Gospel: Luke 9:28-36 Canticle: Canticle of Mary (Magnificat; Luke 1:46-55) Thanksgiving and Intercession Collect The Lord's Prayer ("sins") Dismissal This service is adapted fro…
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Midday Prayer for Friday, May 19, 2023 Sixth Friday of Easter Opening Sentences Apocrypha: Sirach 20:24-26 Old Testament: Ezekiel 1:28 - 3:3 Ancient or Classic Prayer: Dionysius of Alexandria (d. 264) Prayer for Various Occasions: For the Unemployed Prayer The Lord's Prayer ("debts") Dismissal This service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship…
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Morning Prayer for Friday, May 19, 2023 Sixth Friday of Easter Opening Sentences Morning Psalm: Psalm 100 Thanksgiving for Baptism Psalm 22 New Testament: Hebrews 4:14 - 5:6 Canticle: Glory to God (Gloria in Excelsis) Litany for Easter Thanksgiving and Intercession Collect The Lord's Prayer ("trespasses") Dismissal This service is adapted from The …
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Prayer at the Close of Day for Thursday, May 18, 2023 Ascension Day / Sixth Thursday of Easter Opening Sentences Prayer of Confession Psalm 4 Brief Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4 Prayer The Lord's Prayer (silent) Canticle: Canticle of Simeon (Nunc Dimittis; Luke 2:29-32) Dismissal This service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, …
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Evening Prayer for Thursday, May 18, 2023 Ascension Day / Sixth Thursday of Easter Opening Sentences Hymn to Christ the Light (Phos Hilaron) Thanksgiving for Light Psalm 141 Psalm 17 Psalm 77 Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20 Canticle: Christ Our Passover (1 Corinthians 5:7-8; Romans 6:9-11; 1 Corinthians 15:20-22) Prayer of the Day: Ascension of the Lord T…
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Midday Prayer for Thursday, May 18, 2023 Ascension Day / Sixth Thursday of Easter Opening Sentences Apocrypha: Sirach 20:18-23 Old Testament: Ezekiel 1:1-14, 24-28b Litany: Glory to God Prayer The Lord's Prayer ("debts") Dismissal This service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. …
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Morning Prayer for Thursday, May 18, 2023 Ascension Day / Sixth Thursday of Easter Opening Sentences Morning Psalm: Psalm 95:1-7 Thanksgiving for Baptism Psalm 24 New Testament: Hebrews 2:5-18 Canticle: We Praise You, O God (Te Deum Laudamus) Prayer of the Day: Ascension of the Lord Litany for Ascension of the Lord Thanksgiving and Intercession Col…
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Prayer at the Close of Day for Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Sixth Wednesday of Easter / Eve of Ascension Opening Sentences Prayer of Confession Psalm 139 Brief Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4 Prayer The Lord's Prayer (silent) Canticle: Canticle of Simeon (Nunc Dimittis; Luke 2:29-32) Dismissal This service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily P…
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Evening Prayer for Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Sixth Wednesday of Easter / Eve of Ascension Opening Sentences Hymn to Christ the Light (Phos Hilaron) Thanksgiving for Light Psalm 141 Psalm 45 Gospel: Luke 12:22-31 Old Testament: 2 Kings 2:1-15 New Testament: Revelation 5:1-14 Canticle: Jesus Christ Is Lord (Philippians 2:5c-11) Thanksgiving and Interce…
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