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“If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.”

Colossians 3:1 (ESV)

Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

Lord, open our lips.
And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

Pascha Nostrum (Christ our Passover)

Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed:
Come let us adore him. Alleluia.

Alleluia. Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us; *

therefore let us keep the feast,

Not with the old leaven, the leaven of malice and evil, *

but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. Alleluia.

Christ being raised from the dead will never die again; *

death no longer has dominion over him.

The death that he died, he died to sin, once for all; *

but the life he lives, he lives to God.

So also consider yourselves dead to sin, *

and alive to God in Jesus Christ our Lord. Alleluia.

Christ has been raised from the dead, *

the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.

For since by a man came death, *

by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead.

For as in Adam all die, *

so also in Christ shall all be made alive. Alleluia.

Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed:
Come let us adore him. Alleluia.

Part I

Attendite, popule

1

Hear my teaching, O my people; *

incline your ears to the words of my mouth.

2

I will open my mouth in a parable; *

I will declare the mysteries of ancient times.

3

That which we have heard and known,

and what our forefathers have told us, *

we will not hide from their children.

4

We will recount to generations to come

the praiseworthy deeds and the power of the Lord, *

and the wonderful works he has done.

5

He gave his decrees to Jacob

and established a law for Israel, *

which he commanded them to teach their children;

6

That the generations to come might know,

and the children yet unborn; *

that they in their turn might tell it to their children;

7

So that they might put their trust in God, *

and not forget the deeds of God,

but keep his commandments;

8

And not be like their forefathers,

a stubborn and rebellious generation, *

a generation whose heart was not steadfast,

and whose spirit was not faithful to God.

9

The people of Ephraim, armed with the bow, *

turned back in the day of battle;

10

They did not keep the covenant of God, *

and refused to walk in his law;

11

They forgot what he had done, *

and the wonders he had shown them.

12

He worked marvels in the sight of their forefathers, *

in the land of Egypt, in the field of Zoan.

13

He split open the sea and let them pass through; *

he made the waters stand up like walls.

14

He led them with a cloud by day, *

and all the night through with a glow of fire.

15

He split the hard rocks in the wilderness *

and gave them drink as from the great deep.

16

He brought streams out of the cliff, *

and the waters gushed out like rivers.

17

But they went on sinning against him, *

rebelling in the desert against the Most High.

18

They tested God in their hearts, *

demanding food for their craving.

19

They railed against God and said, *

“Can God set a table in the wilderness?

20

True, he struck the rock, the waters gushed out, and the gullies overflowed; *

but is he able to give bread

or to provide meat for his people?”

21

When the Lord heard this, he was full of wrath; *

a fire was kindled against Jacob,

and his anger mounted against Israel;

22

For they had no faith in God, *

nor did they put their trust in his saving power.

23

So he commanded the clouds above *

and opened the doors of heaven.

24

He rained down manna upon them to eat *

and gave them grain from heaven.

25

So mortals ate the bread of angels; *

he provided for them food enough.

26

He caused the east wind to blow in the heavens *

and led out the south wind by his might.

27

He rained down flesh upon them like dust *

and wingèd birds like the sand of the sea.

28

He let it fall in the midst of their camp *

and round about their dwellings.

29

So they ate and were well filled, *

for he gave them what they craved.

30

But they did not stop their craving, *

though the food was still in their mouths.

31

So God’s anger mounted against them; *

he slew their strongest men

and laid low the youth of Israel.

32

In spite of all this, they went on sinning *

and had no faith in his wonderful works.

33

So he brought their days to an end like a breath *

and their years in sudden terror.

34

Whenever he slew them, they would seek him, *

and repent, and diligently search for God.

35

They would remember that God was their rock, *

and the Most High God their redeemer.

36

But they flattered him with their mouths *

and lied to him with their tongues.

37

Their heart was not steadfast toward him, *

and they were not faithful to his covenant.

38

But he was so merciful that he forgave their sins

and did not destroy them; *

many times he held back his anger

and did not permit his wrath to be roused.

39

For he remembered that they were but flesh, *

a breath that goes forth and does not return.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

11 “Take care lest you forget the Lord your God by not keeping his commandments and his rules and his statutes, which I command you today, 12 lest, when you have eaten and are full and have built good houses and live in them, 13 and when your herds and flocks multiply and your silver and gold is multiplied and all that you have is multiplied, 14 then your heart be lifted up, and you forget the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery, 15 who led you through the great and terrifying wilderness, with its fiery serpents and scorpions and thirsty ground where there was no water, who brought you water out of the flinty rock, 16 who fed you in the wilderness with manna that your fathers did not know, that he might humble you and test you, to do you good in the end. 17 Beware lest you say in your heart, ‘My power and the might of my hand have gotten me this wealth.’ 18 You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth, that he may confirm his covenant that he swore to your fathers, as it is this day. 19 And if you forget the Lord your God and go after other gods and serve them and worship them, I solemnly warn you today that you shall surely perish. 20 Like the nations that the Lord makes to perish before you, so shall you perish, because you would not obey the voice of the Lord your God.

16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. 18 Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

19 Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; 20 for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. 21 Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. 24 For he looks at himself and goes away and at once forgets what he was like. 25 But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing.

26 If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless. 27 Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.

The Word of the Lord.
Thanks Be To God.

I will sing to the Lord, for he is lofty and uplifted; *

the horse and its rider has he hurled into the sea.

The Lord is my strength and my refuge; *

the Lord has become my Savior.

This is my God and I will praise him, *

the God of my people and I will exalt him.

The Lord is a mighty warrior; *

Yahweh is his Name.

The chariots of Pharaoh and his army has he hurled into the sea; *

the finest of those who bear armor have been drowned in the Red Sea.

The fathomless deep has overwhelmed them; *

they sank into the depths like a stone.

Your right hand, O Lord, is glorious in might; *

your right hand, O Lord, has overthrown the enemy.

Who can be compared with you, O Lord, among the gods? *

who is like you, glorious in holiness,

awesome in renown, and worker of wonders?

You stretched forth your right hand; *

the earth swallowed them up.

With your constant love you led the people you redeemed; *

with your might you brought them in safety to your holy dwelling.

You will bring them in and plant them *

on the mount of your possession,

The resting-place you have made for yourself, O Lord, *

the sanctuary, O Lord, that your hand has established.

The Lord shall reign *

for ever and for ever.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:

as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy
Lord, have mercy

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

O Lord, show your mercy upon us;

And grant us your salvation.

O Lord, guide those who govern us

And lead us in the way of justice and truth.

Clothe your ministers with righteousness

And let your people sing with joy.

O Lord, save your people

And bless your inheritance.

Give peace in our time, O Lord

And defend us by your mighty power.

Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten

Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.

Create in us clean hearts, O God

And take not your Holy Spirit from us.

Take a moment of silence at this time to reflect and pray for others.

The Sixth Week of Easter

O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Daily Collects:

A Collect for Peace

O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: Defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in your defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries, through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Collect for Grace

O Lord, our heavenly Father, almighty and everlasting God, you have brought us safely to the beginning of this day: Defend us by your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin nor run into any danger; and that, guided by your Spirit, we may do what is righteous in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer for Mission

Almighty and everlasting God, who alone works great marvels: Send down upon our clergy and the congregations committed to their charge the life-giving Spirit of your grace, shower them with the continual dew of your blessing, and ignite in them a zealous love of your Gospel; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies, that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to your service, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days; Through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.

Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time, with one accord to make our common supplications to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will grant their requests: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen.

Let us bless the Lord

Thanks be to God!
Alleluia, Alleluia!

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen*.*

Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Psalms taken from the 1979 Book of Common Prayer by the Episcopal Church.

The reading plan based is based on the 1979 Daily Office Lectionary Year A

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“If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.”

Colossians 3:1 (ESV)

Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

Lord, open our lips.
And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

Pascha Nostrum (Christ our Passover)

Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed:
Come let us adore him. Alleluia.

Alleluia. Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us; *

therefore let us keep the feast,

Not with the old leaven, the leaven of malice and evil, *

but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. Alleluia.

Christ being raised from the dead will never die again; *

death no longer has dominion over him.

The death that he died, he died to sin, once for all; *

but the life he lives, he lives to God.

So also consider yourselves dead to sin, *

and alive to God in Jesus Christ our Lord. Alleluia.

Christ has been raised from the dead, *

the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.

For since by a man came death, *

by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead.

For as in Adam all die, *

so also in Christ shall all be made alive. Alleluia.

Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed:
Come let us adore him. Alleluia.

Voce mea ad Dominum

1

I will cry aloud to God; *

I will cry aloud, and he will hear me.

2

In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord; *

my hands were stretched out by night and did not tire;

I refused to be comforted.

3

I think of God, I am restless, *

I ponder, and my spirit faints.

4

You will not let my eyelids close; *

I am troubled and I cannot speak.

5

I consider the days of old; *

I remember the years long past;

6

I commune with my heart in the night; *

I ponder and search my mind.

7

Will the Lord cast me off for ever? *

will he no more show his favor?

8

Has his loving-kindness come to an end for ever? *

has his promise failed for evermore?

9

Has God forgotten to be gracious? *

has he, in his anger, withheld his compassion?

10

And I said, “My grief is this: *

the right hand of the Most High has lost its power.”

11

I will remember the works of the Lord, *

and call to mind your wonders of old time.

12

I will meditate on all your acts *

and ponder your mighty deeds.

13

Your way, O God, is holy; *

who is so great a god as our God?

14

You are the God who works wonders *

and have declared your power among the peoples.

15

By your strength you have redeemed your people, *

the children of Jacob and Joseph.

16

The waters saw you, O God;

the waters saw you and trembled; *

the very depths were shaken.

17

The clouds poured out water;

the skies thundered; *

your arrows flashed to and fro;

18

The sound of your thunder was in the whirlwind;

your lightnings lit up the world; *

the earth trembled and shook.

19

Your way was in the sea,

and your paths in the great waters, *

yet your footsteps were not seen.

20

You led your people like a flock *

by the hand of Moses and Aaron.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

8 “The whole commandment that I command you today you shall be careful to do, that you may live and multiply, and go in and possess the land that the Lord swore to give to your fathers. 2 And you shall remember the whole way that the Lord your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness, that he might humble you, testing you to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep his commandments or not. 3 And he humbled you and let you hunger and fed you with manna, which you did not know, nor did your fathers know, that he might make you know that man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord. 4 Your clothing did not wear out on you and your foot did not swell these forty years. 5 Know then in your heart that, as a man disciplines his son, the Lord your God disciplines you. 6 So you shall keep the commandments of the Lord your God by walking in his ways and by fearing him. 7 For the Lord your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and springs, flowing out in the valleys and hills, 8 a land of wheat and barley, of vines and fig trees and pomegranates, a land of olive trees and honey, 9 a land in which you will eat bread without scarcity, in which you will lack nothing, a land whose stones are iron, and out of whose hills you can dig copper. 10 And you shall eat and be full, and you shall bless the Lord your God for the good land he has given you.

1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,

To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion:

Greetings.

2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. 6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

9 Let the lowly brother boast in his exaltation, 10 and the rich in his humiliation, because like a flower of the grass he will pass away. 11 For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits.

12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. 13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. 14 But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. 15 Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.

The Word of the Lord.
Thanks Be To God.

I will sing to the Lord, for he is lofty and uplifted; *

the horse and its rider has he hurled into the sea.

The Lord is my strength and my refuge; *

the Lord has become my Savior.

This is my God and I will praise him, *

the God of my people and I will exalt him.

The Lord is a mighty warrior; *

Yahweh is his Name.

The chariots of Pharaoh and his army has he hurled into the sea; *

the finest of those who bear armor have been drowned in the Red Sea.

The fathomless deep has overwhelmed them; *

they sank into the depths like a stone.

Your right hand, O Lord, is glorious in might; *

your right hand, O Lord, has overthrown the enemy.

Who can be compared with you, O Lord, among the gods? *

who is like you, glorious in holiness,

awesome in renown, and worker of wonders?

You stretched forth your right hand; *

the earth swallowed them up.

With your constant love you led the people you redeemed; *

with your might you brought them in safety to your holy dwelling.

You will bring them in and plant them *

on the mount of your possession,

The resting-place you have made for yourself, O Lord, *

the sanctuary, O Lord, that your hand has established.

The Lord shall reign *

for ever and for ever.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:

as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy
Lord, have mercy

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

O Lord, show your mercy upon us;

And grant us your salvation.

O Lord, guide those who govern us

And lead us in the way of justice and truth.

Clothe your ministers with righteousness

And let your people sing with joy.

O Lord, save your people

And bless your inheritance.

Give peace in our time, O Lord

And defend us by your mighty power.

Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten

Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.

Create in us clean hearts, O God

And take not your Holy Spirit from us.

Take a moment of silence at this time to reflect and pray for others.

The Sixth Week of Easter

O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Daily Collects:

A Collect for Peace

O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: Defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in your defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries, through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Collect for Grace

O Lord, our heavenly Father, almighty and everlasting God, you have brought us safely to the beginning of this day: Defend us by your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin nor run into any danger; and that, guided by your Spirit, we may do what is righteous in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer for Mission

Almighty and everlasting God, who alone works great marvels: Send down upon our clergy and the congregations committed to their charge the life-giving Spirit of your grace, shower them with the continual dew of your blessing, and ignite in them a zealous love of your Gospel; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies, that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to your service, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days; Through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.

Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time, with one accord to make our common supplications to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will grant their requests: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen.

Let us bless the Lord

Thanks be to God!
Alleluia, Alleluia!

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen*.*

Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Psalms taken from the 1979 Book of Common Prayer by the Episcopal Church.

The reading plan based is based on the 1979 Daily Office Lectionary Year A

Two ways to support Common Prayer Daily

1. Become a Patron on Patreon
2. Make a One-Time Donation

Visit our website for a beautiful Daily Office Experience and More - www.commonprayerdaily.com

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“If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.”

Colossians 3:1 (ESV)

Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

Lord, open our lips.
And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

Pascha Nostrum (Christ our Passover)

Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed:
Come let us adore him. Alleluia.

Alleluia. Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us; *

therefore let us keep the feast,

Not with the old leaven, the leaven of malice and evil, *

but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. Alleluia.

Christ being raised from the dead will never die again; *

death no longer has dominion over him.

The death that he died, he died to sin, once for all; *

but the life he lives, he lives to God.

So also consider yourselves dead to sin, *

and alive to God in Jesus Christ our Lord. Alleluia.

Christ has been raised from the dead, *

the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.

For since by a man came death, *

by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead.

For as in Adam all die, *

so also in Christ shall all be made alive. Alleluia.

Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed:
Come let us adore him. Alleluia.

Dominus regnavit

1

The Lord is King;

he has put on splendid apparel; *

the Lord has put on his apparel

and girded himself with strength.

2

He has made the whole world so sure *

that it cannot be moved;

3

Ever since the world began, your throne has been established; *

you are from everlasting.

4

The waters have lifted up, O Lord,

the waters have lifted up their voice; *

the waters have lifted up their pounding waves.

5

Mightier than the sound of many waters,

mightier than the breakers of the sea, *

mightier is the Lord who dwells on high.

6

Your testimonies are very sure, *

and holiness adorns your house, O Lord,

for ever and for evermore.

Cantate Domino

1

Sing to the Lord a new song; *

sing to the Lord, all the whole earth.

2

Sing to the Lord and bless his Name; *

proclaim the good news of his salvation from day to day.

3

Declare his glory among the nations *

and his wonders among all peoples.

4

For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised; *

he is more to be feared than all gods.

5

As for all the gods of the nations, they are but idols; *

but it is the Lord who made the heavens.

6

Oh, the majesty and magnificence of his presence! *

Oh, the power and the splendor of his sanctuary!

7

Ascribe to the Lord, you families of the peoples; *

ascribe to the Lord honor and power.

8

Ascribe to the Lord the honor due his Name; *

bring offerings and come into his courts.

9

Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; *

let the whole earth tremble before him.

10

Tell it out among the nations: “The Lord is King! *

he has made the world so firm that it cannot be moved;

he will judge the peoples with equity.”

11

Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad;

let the sea thunder and all that is in it; *

let the field be joyful and all that is therein.

12

Then shall all the trees of the wood shout for joy

before the Lord when he comes, *

when he comes to judge the earth.

13

He will judge the world with righteousness *

and the peoples with his truth.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

43 The pride of the higher realms is the clear vault of the sky,

as glorious to behold as the sight of the heavens.2 The sun, when it appears, proclaims as it rises what a marvelous instrument it is, the work of the Most High.3 At noon it parches the land,    and who can withstand its burning heat?4 A man tending a furnace works in burning heat,    but three times as hot is the sun scorching the mountains; when it breathes out fiery vapors and when it shines forth its rays, it blinds the eyes.5 Great is the Lord who made it; at his orders it hurries on its course.

6 It is the moon that marks the changing seasons,    governing the times, an everlasting sign.7 From the moon comes the sign for festal days,    a light that wanes when it completes its course.8 The new moon, as its name suggests, renews itself;    how marvelous it is in this change, a beacon to the hosts on high shining in the vault of the heavens!

9 The glory of the stars is the beauty of heaven,

a glittering array in the heights of the Lord.10 On the orders of the Holy One they stand in their appointed places; they never relax in their watches.11 Look at the rainbow and praise him who made it;    it is exceedingly beautiful in its brightness.12 It encircles the sky with its glorious arc; the hands of the Most High have stretched it out.

English Standard Version

14 I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, 15 if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth.16 Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness:

He was manifested in the flesh,

vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.

4 Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, 2 through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared, 3 who forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. 4 For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, 5 for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer.

The Word of the Lord.
Thanks Be To God.

I will sing to the Lord, for he is lofty and uplifted; *

the horse and its rider has he hurled into the sea.

The Lord is my strength and my refuge; *

the Lord has become my Savior.

This is my God and I will praise him, *

the God of my people and I will exalt him.

The Lord is a mighty warrior; *

Yahweh is his Name.

The chariots of Pharaoh and his army has he hurled into the sea; *

the finest of those who bear armor have been drowned in the Red Sea.

The fathomless deep has overwhelmed them; *

they sank into the depths like a stone.

Your right hand, O Lord, is glorious in might; *

your right hand, O Lord, has overthrown the enemy.

Who can be compared with you, O Lord, among the gods? *

who is like you, glorious in holiness,

awesome in renown, and worker of wonders?

You stretched forth your right hand; *

the earth swallowed them up.

With your constant love you led the people you redeemed; *

with your might you brought them in safety to your holy dwelling.

You will bring them in and plant them *

on the mount of your possession,

The resting-place you have made for yourself, O Lord, *

the sanctuary, O Lord, that your hand has established.

The Lord shall reign *

for ever and for ever.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy
Lord, have mercy

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

O Lord, show your mercy upon us;

And grant us your salvation.

O Lord, guide those who govern us

And lead us in the way of justice and truth.

Clothe your ministers with righteousness

And let your people sing with joy.

O Lord, save your people

And bless your inheritance.

Give peace in our time, O Lord

And defend us by your mighty power.

Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten

Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.

Create in us clean hearts, O God

And take not your Holy Spirit from us.

Take a moment of silence at this time to reflect and pray for others.

The Sixth Week of Easter

O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Daily Collects:

A Collect for Peace

O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: Defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in your defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries, through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Collect for Grace

O Lord, our heavenly Father, almighty and everlasting God, you have brought us safely to the beginning of this day: Defend us by your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin nor run into any danger; and that, guided by your Spirit, we may do what is righteous in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer for Mission

Almighty and everlasting God, who alone works great marvels: Send down upon our clergy and the congregations committed to their charge the life-giving Spirit of your grace, shower them with the continual dew of your blessing, and ignite in them a zealous love of your Gospel; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies, that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to your service, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days; Through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.

Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time, with one accord to make our common supplications to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will grant their requests: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen.

Let us bless the Lord

Thanks be to God!
Alleluia, Alleluia!

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen*.*

Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Psalms taken from the 1979 Book of Common Prayer by the Episcopal Church.

The reading plan based is based on the 1979 Daily Office Lectionary Year A

Alleluia! Christ is risen.
The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!

“If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.” Colossians 3:1 (ESV)

Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

Lord, open our lips.
And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

Pascha Nostrum (Christ our Passover)

Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: Come let us adore him.
Alleluia.

Alleluia. Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us; * 
therefore let us keep the feast,
Not with the old leaven, the leaven of malice and evil, * 
but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. Alleluia.

Christ being raised from the dead will never die again; * 
death no longer has dominion over him. 
The death that he died, he died to sin, once for all; * 
but the life he lives, he lives to God. 
So also consider yourselves dead to sin, * 
and alive to God in Jesus Christ our Lord. Alleluia.

Christ has been raised from the dead, * 
the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. 
For since by a man came death, * 
by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. 
For as in Adam all die, * 
so also in Christ shall all be made alive. Alleluia.

Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: Come let us adore him.
Alleluia.

The reading plan based is based on the 1979 Daily Office Lectionary Year A

AFTER THE PSALMS: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: * as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

AFTER LESSONS: The Word of the Lord. Thanks Be To God.

Sunday (May 7th)

Psalm 24; 29

Wisdom 7:22–8:1

2 Thessalonians 2:13–17

Matthew 7:7–14

Monday (May 8th)

Psalm 56; 57; 58

Wisdom 9:1, 7–18

Colossians 3:18–4:18

Luke 7:36–50

Tuesday (May 9th)

Psalm 61; 62

Wisdom 10

Romans 12

Luke 8:1–15

Wednesday (May 10th)

Psalm 72

Wisdom 13:1–9

Romans 13

Luke 8:16–25

Thursday (May 11th)

Psalm 70; 71

Wisdom 14:27–15:3

Romans 14:1–12

Luke 8:26–39

Friday (May 12th)

Psalm 106:1–18

Wisdom 16:15–17:1

Romans 14:13–23

Luke 8:40–56

Saturday (May 13th)

Psalm 75; 76

Wisdom 19:1–8, 18–22

Romans 15:1–13

Luke 9:1–17

Exodus 15:1-6, 11-13, 17-18

I will sing to the Lord, for he is lofty and uplifted; * 
the horse and its rider has he hurled into the sea. 
The Lord is my strength and my refuge; * 
the Lord has become my Savior. 
This is my God and I will praise him, * 
the God of my people and I will exalt him. 
The Lord is a mighty warrior; * 
Yahweh is his Name. 
The chariots of Pharaoh and his army has he hurled into the sea; * 
the finest of those who bear armor have been drowned in the Red Sea.

The fathomless deep has overwhelmed them; * 
they sank into the depths like a stone. 
Your right hand, O Lord, is glorious in might; * 
your right hand, O Lord, has overthrown the enemy. 
Who can be compared with you, O Lord, among the gods? * 
who is like you, glorious in holiness, 
awesome in renown, and worker of wonders? 
You stretched forth your right hand; * 
the earth swallowed them up. 
With your constant love you led the people you redeemed; * 
with your might you brought them in safety to your holy dwelling. 
You will bring them in and plant them * 
on the mount of your possession, 
The resting-place you have made for yourself, O Lord, * 
the sanctuary, O Lord, that your hand has established. 
The Lord shall reign * 
for ever and for ever.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy Lord, have mercy

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

O Lord, show your mercy upon us;
And grant us your salvation.

O Lord, guide those who govern us
And lead us in the way of justice and truth.

Clothe your ministers with righteousness 
And let your people sing with joy.

O Lord, save your people
And bless your inheritance.

Give peace in our time, O Lord
And defend us by your mighty power.

Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten
Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.

Create in us clean hearts, O God
And take not your Holy Spirit from us.

Take a moment of silence at this time to reflect and pray for others.

Special Collects:

The Fifth Week of Easter
Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Daily Collects:

A Collect for Peace
O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: Defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in your defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries, through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Collect for Grace 
O Lord, our heavenly Father, almighty and everlasting God, you have brought us safely to the beginning of this day: Defend us by your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin nor run into any danger; and that, guided by your Spirit, we may do what is righteous in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer for Mission 
Almighty and everlasting God, who alone works great marvels: Send down upon our clergy and the congregations committed to their charge the life-giving Spirit of your grace, shower them with the continual dew of your blessing, and ignite in them a zealous love of your Gospel; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies, that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to your service, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days; Through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.

Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time, with one accord to make our common supplications to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will grant their requests: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen.

Let us bless the Lord Thanks be to God!
Alleluia, Alleluia!

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen.

Alleluia! Christ is risen.
The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!

“If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.” Colossians 3:1 (ESV)

Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

Lord, open our lips.
And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

Pascha Nostrum (Christ our Passover)

Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: Come let us adore him.
Alleluia.

Alleluia. Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us; * 
therefore let us keep the feast,
Not with the old leaven, the leaven of malice and evil, * 
but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. Alleluia.

Christ being raised from the dead will never die again; * 
death no longer has dominion over him. 
The death that he died, he died to sin, once for all; * 
but the life he lives, he lives to God. 
So also consider yourselves dead to sin, * 
and alive to God in Jesus Christ our Lord. Alleluia.

Christ has been raised from the dead, * 
the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. 
For since by a man came death, * 
by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. 
For as in Adam all die, * 
so also in Christ shall all be made alive. Alleluia.

Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: Come let us adore him.
Alleluia.

The reading plan based is based on the 1979 Daily Office Lectionary Year A

AFTER THE PSALMS: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: * as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

AFTER LESSONS: The Word of the Lord. Thanks Be To God.

Sunday (May 7th)

Psalm 24; 29

Wisdom 7:22–8:1

2 Thessalonians 2:13–17

Matthew 7:7–14

Monday (May 8th)

Psalm 56; 57; 58

Wisdom 9:1, 7–18

Colossians 3:18–4:18

Luke 7:36–50

Tuesday (May 9th)

Psalm 61; 62

Wisdom 10

Romans 12

Luke 8:1–15

Wednesday (May 10th)

Psalm 72

Wisdom 13:1–9

Romans 13

Luke 8:16–25

Thursday (May 11th)

Psalm 70; 71

Wisdom 14:27–15:3

Romans 14:1–12

Luke 8:26–39

Friday (May 12th)

Psalm 106:1–18

Wisdom 16:15–17:1

Romans 14:13–23

Luke 8:40–56

Saturday (May 13th)

Psalm 75; 76

Wisdom 19:1–8, 18–22

Romans 15:1–13

Luke 9:1–17

Exodus 15:1-6, 11-13, 17-18

I will sing to the Lord, for he is lofty and uplifted; * 
the horse and its rider has he hurled into the sea. 
The Lord is my strength and my refuge; * 
the Lord has become my Savior. 
This is my God and I will praise him, * 
the God of my people and I will exalt him. 
The Lord is a mighty warrior; * 
Yahweh is his Name. 
The chariots of Pharaoh and his army has he hurled into the sea; * 
the finest of those who bear armor have been drowned in the Red Sea.

The fathomless deep has overwhelmed them; * 
they sank into the depths like a stone. 
Your right hand, O Lord, is glorious in might; * 
your right hand, O Lord, has overthrown the enemy. 
Who can be compared with you, O Lord, among the gods? * 
who is like you, glorious in holiness, 
awesome in renown, and worker of wonders? 
You stretched forth your right hand; * 
the earth swallowed them up. 
With your constant love you led the people you redeemed; * 
with your might you brought them in safety to your holy dwelling. 
You will bring them in and plant them * 
on the mount of your possession, 
The resting-place you have made for yourself, O Lord, * 
the sanctuary, O Lord, that your hand has established. 
The Lord shall reign * 
for ever and for ever.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy Lord, have mercy

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

O Lord, show your mercy upon us;
And grant us your salvation.

O Lord, guide those who govern us
And lead us in the way of justice and truth.

Clothe your ministers with righteousness 
And let your people sing with joy.

O Lord, save your people
And bless your inheritance.

Give peace in our time, O Lord
And defend us by your mighty power.

Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten
Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.

Create in us clean hearts, O God
And take not your Holy Spirit from us.

Take a moment of silence at this time to reflect and pray for others.

Special Collects:

The Fifth Week of Easter
Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Daily Collects:

A Collect for Peace
O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: Defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in your defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries, through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Collect for Grace 
O Lord, our heavenly Father, almighty and everlasting God, you have brought us safely to the beginning of this day: Defend us by your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin nor run into any danger; and that, guided by your Spirit, we may do what is righteous in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer for Mission 
Almighty and everlasting God, who alone works great marvels: Send down upon our clergy and the congregations committed to their charge the life-giving Spirit of your grace, shower them with the continual dew of your blessing, and ignite in them a zealous love of your Gospel; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies, that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to your service, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days; Through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.

Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time, with one accord to make our common supplications to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will grant their requests: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen.

Let us bless the Lord Thanks be to God!
Alleluia, Alleluia!

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen.

Alleluia! Christ is risen.
The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!

“If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.” Colossians 3:1 (ESV)

Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

Lord, open our lips.
And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

Pascha Nostrum (Christ our Passover)

Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: Come let us adore him.
Alleluia.

Alleluia. Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us; * 
therefore let us keep the feast,
Not with the old leaven, the leaven of malice and evil, * 
but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. Alleluia.

Christ being raised from the dead will never die again; * 
death no longer has dominion over him. 
The death that he died, he died to sin, once for all; * 
but the life he lives, he lives to God. 
So also consider yourselves dead to sin, * 
and alive to God in Jesus Christ our Lord. Alleluia.

Christ has been raised from the dead, * 
the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. 
For since by a man came death, * 
by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. 
For as in Adam all die, * 
so also in Christ shall all be made alive. Alleluia.

Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: Come let us adore him.
Alleluia.

The reading plan based is based on the 1979 Daily Office Lectionary Year A

AFTER THE PSALMS: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: * as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

AFTER LESSONS: The Word of the Lord. Thanks Be To God.

Sunday (May 7th)

Psalm 24; 29

Wisdom 7:22–8:1

2 Thessalonians 2:13–17

Matthew 7:7–14

Monday (May 8th)

Psalm 56; 57; 58

Wisdom 9:1, 7–18

Colossians 3:18–4:18

Luke 7:36–50

Tuesday (May 9th)

Psalm 61; 62

Wisdom 10

Romans 12

Luke 8:1–15

Wednesday (May 10th)

Psalm 72

Wisdom 13:1–9

Romans 13

Luke 8:16–25

Thursday (May 11th)

Psalm 70; 71

Wisdom 14:27–15:3

Romans 14:1–12

Luke 8:26–39

Friday (May 12th)

Psalm 106:1–18

Wisdom 16:15–17:1

Romans 14:13–23

Luke 8:40–56

Saturday (May 13th)

Psalm 75; 76

Wisdom 19:1–8, 18–22

Romans 15:1–13

Luke 9:1–17

Exodus 15:1-6, 11-13, 17-18

I will sing to the Lord, for he is lofty and uplifted; * 
the horse and its rider has he hurled into the sea. 
The Lord is my strength and my refuge; * 
the Lord has become my Savior. 
This is my God and I will praise him, * 
the God of my people and I will exalt him. 
The Lord is a mighty warrior; * 
Yahweh is his Name. 
The chariots of Pharaoh and his army has he hurled into the sea; * 
the finest of those who bear armor have been drowned in the Red Sea.

The fathomless deep has overwhelmed them; * 
they sank into the depths like a stone. 
Your right hand, O Lord, is glorious in might; * 
your right hand, O Lord, has overthrown the enemy. 
Who can be compared with you, O Lord, among the gods? * 
who is like you, glorious in holiness, 
awesome in renown, and worker of wonders? 
You stretched forth your right hand; * 
the earth swallowed them up. 
With your constant love you led the people you redeemed; * 
with your might you brought them in safety to your holy dwelling. 
You will bring them in and plant them * 
on the mount of your possession, 
The resting-place you have made for yourself, O Lord, * 
the sanctuary, O Lord, that your hand has established. 
The Lord shall reign * 
for ever and for ever.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy Lord, have mercy

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

O Lord, show your mercy upon us;
And grant us your salvation.

O Lord, guide those who govern us
And lead us in the way of justice and truth.

Clothe your ministers with righteousness 
And let your people sing with joy.

O Lord, save your people
And bless your inheritance.

Give peace in our time, O Lord
And defend us by your mighty power.

Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten
Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.

Create in us clean hearts, O God
And take not your Holy Spirit from us.

Take a moment of silence at this time to reflect and pray for others.

Special Collects:

The Fifth Week of Easter
Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Daily Collects:

A Collect for Peace
O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: Defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in your defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries, through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Collect for Grace 
O Lord, our heavenly Father, almighty and everlasting God, you have brought us safely to the beginning of this day: Defend us by your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin nor run into any danger; and that, guided by your Spirit, we may do what is righteous in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer for Mission 
Almighty and everlasting God, who alone works great marvels: Send down upon our clergy and the congregations committed to their charge the life-giving Spirit of your grace, shower them with the continual dew of your blessing, and ignite in them a zealous love of your Gospel; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies, that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to your service, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days; Through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.

Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time, with one accord to make our common supplications to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will grant their requests: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen.

Let us bless the Lord Thanks be to God!
Alleluia, Alleluia!

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen.

Alleluia! Christ is risen.
The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!

“If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.” Colossians 3:1 (ESV)

Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

Lord, open our lips.
And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

Pascha Nostrum (Christ our Passover)

Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: Come let us adore him.
Alleluia.

Alleluia. Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us; * 
therefore let us keep the feast,
Not with the old leaven, the leaven of malice and evil, * 
but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. Alleluia.

Christ being raised from the dead will never die again; * 
death no longer has dominion over him. 
The death that he died, he died to sin, once for all; * 
but the life he lives, he lives to God. 
So also consider yourselves dead to sin, * 
and alive to God in Jesus Christ our Lord. Alleluia.

Christ has been raised from the dead, * 
the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. 
For since by a man came death, * 
by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. 
For as in Adam all die, * 
so also in Christ shall all be made alive. Alleluia.

Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: Come let us adore him.
Alleluia.

The reading plan based is based on the 1979 Daily Office Lectionary Year A

AFTER THE PSALMS: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: * as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

AFTER LESSONS: The Word of the Lord. Thanks Be To God.

Sunday (May 7th)

Psalm 24; 29

Wisdom 7:22–8:1

2 Thessalonians 2:13–17

Matthew 7:7–14

Monday (May 8th)

Psalm 56; 57; 58

Wisdom 9:1, 7–18

Colossians 3:18–4:18

Luke 7:36–50

Tuesday (May 9th)

Psalm 61; 62

Wisdom 10

Romans 12

Luke 8:1–15

Wednesday (May 10th)

Psalm 72

Wisdom 13:1–9

Romans 13

Luke 8:16–25

Thursday (May 11th)

Psalm 70; 71

Wisdom 14:27–15:3

Romans 14:1–12

Luke 8:26–39

Friday (May 12th)

Psalm 106:1–18

Wisdom 16:15–17:1

Romans 14:13–23

Luke 8:40–56

Saturday (May 13th)

Psalm 75; 76

Wisdom 19:1–8, 18–22

Romans 15:1–13

Luke 9:1–17

Exodus 15:1-6, 11-13, 17-18

I will sing to the Lord, for he is lofty and uplifted; * 
the horse and its rider has he hurled into the sea. 
The Lord is my strength and my refuge; * 
the Lord has become my Savior. 
This is my God and I will praise him, * 
the God of my people and I will exalt him. 
The Lord is a mighty warrior; * 
Yahweh is his Name. 
The chariots of Pharaoh and his army has he hurled into the sea; * 
the finest of those who bear armor have been drowned in the Red Sea.

The fathomless deep has overwhelmed them; * 
they sank into the depths like a stone. 
Your right hand, O Lord, is glorious in might; * 
your right hand, O Lord, has overthrown the enemy. 
Who can be compared with you, O Lord, among the gods? * 
who is like you, glorious in holiness, 
awesome in renown, and worker of wonders? 
You stretched forth your right hand; * 
the earth swallowed them up. 
With your constant love you led the people you redeemed; * 
with your might you brought them in safety to your holy dwelling. 
You will bring them in and plant them * 
on the mount of your possession, 
The resting-place you have made for yourself, O Lord, * 
the sanctuary, O Lord, that your hand has established. 
The Lord shall reign * 
for ever and for ever.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy Lord, have mercy

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

O Lord, show your mercy upon us;
And grant us your salvation.

O Lord, guide those who govern us
And lead us in the way of justice and truth.

Clothe your ministers with righteousness 
And let your people sing with joy.

O Lord, save your people
And bless your inheritance.

Give peace in our time, O Lord
And defend us by your mighty power.

Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten
Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.

Create in us clean hearts, O God
And take not your Holy Spirit from us.

Take a moment of silence at this time to reflect and pray for others.

Special Collects:

The Fifth Week of Easter
Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Daily Collects:

A Collect for Peace
O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: Defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in your defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries, through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Collect for Grace 
O Lord, our heavenly Father, almighty and everlasting God, you have brought us safely to the beginning of this day: Defend us by your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin nor run into any danger; and that, guided by your Spirit, we may do what is righteous in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer for Mission 
Almighty and everlasting God, who alone works great marvels: Send down upon our clergy and the congregations committed to their charge the life-giving Spirit of your grace, shower them with the continual dew of your blessing, and ignite in them a zealous love of your Gospel; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies, that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to your service, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days; Through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.

Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time, with one accord to make our common supplications to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will grant their requests: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen.

Let us bless the Lord Thanks be to God!
Alleluia, Alleluia!

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen.

Alleluia! Christ is risen.
The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!

“If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.” Colossians 3:1 (ESV)

Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

Lord, open our lips.
And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

Pascha Nostrum (Christ our Passover)

Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: Come let us adore him.
Alleluia.

Alleluia. Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us; * 
therefore let us keep the feast,
Not with the old leaven, the leaven of malice and evil, * 
but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. Alleluia.

Christ being raised from the dead will never die again; * 
death no longer has dominion over him. 
The death that he died, he died to sin, once for all; * 
but the life he lives, he lives to God. 
So also consider yourselves dead to sin, * 
and alive to God in Jesus Christ our Lord. Alleluia.

Christ has been raised from the dead, * 
the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. 
For since by a man came death, * 
by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. 
For as in Adam all die, * 
so also in Christ shall all be made alive. Alleluia.

Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: Come let us adore him.
Alleluia.

The reading plan based is based on the 1979 Daily Office Lectionary Year A

AFTER THE PSALMS: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: * as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

AFTER LESSONS: The Word of the Lord. Thanks Be To God.

Sunday (May 7th)

Psalm 24; 29

Wisdom 7:22–8:1

2 Thessalonians 2:13–17

Matthew 7:7–14

Monday (May 8th)

Psalm 56; 57; 58

Wisdom 9:1, 7–18

Colossians 3:18–4:18

Luke 7:36–50

Tuesday (May 9th)

Psalm 61; 62

Wisdom 10

Romans 12

Luke 8:1–15

Wednesday (May 10th)

Psalm 72

Wisdom 13:1–9

Romans 13

Luke 8:16–25

Thursday (May 11th)

Psalm 70; 71

Wisdom 14:27–15:3

Romans 14:1–12

Luke 8:26–39

Friday (May 12th)

Psalm 106:1–18

Wisdom 16:15–17:1

Romans 14:13–23

Luke 8:40–56

Saturday (May 13th)

Psalm 75; 76

Wisdom 19:1–8, 18–22

Romans 15:1–13

Luke 9:1–17

Exodus 15:1-6, 11-13, 17-18

I will sing to the Lord, for he is lofty and uplifted; * 
the horse and its rider has he hurled into the sea. 
The Lord is my strength and my refuge; * 
the Lord has become my Savior. 
This is my God and I will praise him, * 
the God of my people and I will exalt him. 
The Lord is a mighty warrior; * 
Yahweh is his Name. 
The chariots of Pharaoh and his army has he hurled into the sea; * 
the finest of those who bear armor have been drowned in the Red Sea.

The fathomless deep has overwhelmed them; * 
they sank into the depths like a stone. 
Your right hand, O Lord, is glorious in might; * 
your right hand, O Lord, has overthrown the enemy. 
Who can be compared with you, O Lord, among the gods? * 
who is like you, glorious in holiness, 
awesome in renown, and worker of wonders? 
You stretched forth your right hand; * 
the earth swallowed them up. 
With your constant love you led the people you redeemed; * 
with your might you brought them in safety to your holy dwelling. 
You will bring them in and plant them * 
on the mount of your possession, 
The resting-place you have made for yourself, O Lord, * 
the sanctuary, O Lord, that your hand has established. 
The Lord shall reign * 
for ever and for ever.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy Lord, have mercy

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

O Lord, show your mercy upon us;
And grant us your salvation.

O Lord, guide those who govern us
And lead us in the way of justice and truth.

Clothe your ministers with righteousness 
And let your people sing with joy.

O Lord, save your people
And bless your inheritance.

Give peace in our time, O Lord
And defend us by your mighty power.

Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten
Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.

Create in us clean hearts, O God
And take not your Holy Spirit from us.

Take a moment of silence at this time to reflect and pray for others.

Special Collects:

The Fifth Week of Easter
Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Daily Collects:

A Collect for Peace
O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: Defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in your defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries, through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Collect for Grace 
O Lord, our heavenly Father, almighty and everlasting God, you have brought us safely to the beginning of this day: Defend us by your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin nor run into any danger; and that, guided by your Spirit, we may do what is righteous in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer for Mission 
Almighty and everlasting God, who alone works great marvels: Send down upon our clergy and the congregations committed to their charge the life-giving Spirit of your grace, shower them with the continual dew of your blessing, and ignite in them a zealous love of your Gospel; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies, that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to your service, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days; Through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.

Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time, with one accord to make our common supplications to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will grant their requests: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen.

Let us bless the Lord Thanks be to God!
Alleluia, Alleluia!

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen.

Alleluia! Christ is risen.
The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!

“If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.” Colossians 3:1 (ESV)

Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

Lord, open our lips.
And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

Pascha Nostrum (Christ our Passover)

Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: Come let us adore him.
Alleluia.

Alleluia. Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us; * 
therefore let us keep the feast,
Not with the old leaven, the leaven of malice and evil, * 
but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. Alleluia.

Christ being raised from the dead will never die again; * 
death no longer has dominion over him. 
The death that he died, he died to sin, once for all; * 
but the life he lives, he lives to God. 
So also consider yourselves dead to sin, * 
and alive to God in Jesus Christ our Lord. Alleluia.

Christ has been raised from the dead, * 
the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. 
For since by a man came death, * 
by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. 
For as in Adam all die, * 
so also in Christ shall all be made alive. Alleluia.

Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: Come let us adore him.
Alleluia.

The reading plan based is based on the 1979 Daily Office Lectionary Year A

AFTER THE PSALMS: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: * as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

AFTER LESSONS: The Word of the Lord. Thanks Be To God.

Sunday (May 7th)

Psalm 24; 29

Wisdom 7:22–8:1

2 Thessalonians 2:13–17

Matthew 7:7–14

Monday (May 8th)

Psalm 56; 57; 58

Wisdom 9:1, 7–18

Colossians 3:18–4:18

Luke 7:36–50

Tuesday (May 9th)

Psalm 61; 62

Wisdom 10

Romans 12

Luke 8:1–15

Wednesday (May 10th)

Psalm 72

Wisdom 13:1–9

Romans 13

Luke 8:16–25

Thursday (May 11th)

Psalm 70; 71

Wisdom 14:27–15:3

Romans 14:1–12

Luke 8:26–39

Friday (May 12th)

Psalm 106:1–18

Wisdom 16:15–17:1

Romans 14:13–23

Luke 8:40–56

Saturday (May 13th)

Psalm 75; 76

Wisdom 19:1–8, 18–22

Romans 15:1–13

Luke 9:1–17

Exodus 15:1-6, 11-13, 17-18

I will sing to the Lord, for he is lofty and uplifted; * 
the horse and its rider has he hurled into the sea. 
The Lord is my strength and my refuge; * 
the Lord has become my Savior. 
This is my God and I will praise him, * 
the God of my people and I will exalt him. 
The Lord is a mighty warrior; * 
Yahweh is his Name. 
The chariots of Pharaoh and his army has he hurled into the sea; * 
the finest of those who bear armor have been drowned in the Red Sea.

The fathomless deep has overwhelmed them; * 
they sank into the depths like a stone. 
Your right hand, O Lord, is glorious in might; * 
your right hand, O Lord, has overthrown the enemy. 
Who can be compared with you, O Lord, among the gods? * 
who is like you, glorious in holiness, 
awesome in renown, and worker of wonders? 
You stretched forth your right hand; * 
the earth swallowed them up. 
With your constant love you led the people you redeemed; * 
with your might you brought them in safety to your holy dwelling. 
You will bring them in and plant them * 
on the mount of your possession, 
The resting-place you have made for yourself, O Lord, * 
the sanctuary, O Lord, that your hand has established. 
The Lord shall reign * 
for ever and for ever.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy Lord, have mercy

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

O Lord, show your mercy upon us;
And grant us your salvation.

O Lord, guide those who govern us
And lead us in the way of justice and truth.

Clothe your ministers with righteousness 
And let your people sing with joy.

O Lord, save your people
And bless your inheritance.

Give peace in our time, O Lord
And defend us by your mighty power.

Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten
Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.

Create in us clean hearts, O God
And take not your Holy Spirit from us.

Take a moment of silence at this time to reflect and pray for others.

Special Collects:

The Fifth Week of Easter
Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Daily Collects:

A Collect for Peace
O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: Defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in your defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries, through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Collect for Grace 
O Lord, our heavenly Father, almighty and everlasting God, you have brought us safely to the beginning of this day: Defend us by your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin nor run into any danger; and that, guided by your Spirit, we may do what is righteous in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer for Mission 
Almighty and everlasting God, who alone works great marvels: Send down upon our clergy and the congregations committed to their charge the life-giving Spirit of your grace, shower them with the continual dew of your blessing, and ignite in them a zealous love of your Gospel; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies, that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to your service, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days; Through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.

Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time, with one accord to make our common supplications to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will grant their requests: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen.

Let us bless the Lord Thanks be to God!
Alleluia, Alleluia!

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen.

Alleluia! Christ is risen.
The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!

“If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.” Colossians 3:1 (ESV)

Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

Lord, open our lips.
And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

Pascha Nostrum (Christ our Passover)

Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: Come let us adore him.
Alleluia.

Alleluia. Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us; * 
therefore let us keep the feast,
Not with the old leaven, the leaven of malice and evil, * 
but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. Alleluia.

Christ being raised from the dead will never die again; * 
death no longer has dominion over him. 
The death that he died, he died to sin, once for all; * 
but the life he lives, he lives to God. 
So also consider yourselves dead to sin, * 
and alive to God in Jesus Christ our Lord. Alleluia.

Christ has been raised from the dead, * 
the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. 
For since by a man came death, * 
by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. 
For as in Adam all die, * 
so also in Christ shall all be made alive. Alleluia.

Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: Come let us adore him.
Alleluia.

The reading plan based is based on the 1979 Daily Office Lectionary Year A

AFTER THE PSALMS: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: * as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

AFTER LESSONS: The Word of the Lord. Thanks Be To God.

Sunday (May 7th)

Psalm 24; 29

Wisdom 7:22–8:1

2 Thessalonians 2:13–17

Matthew 7:7–14

Monday (May 8th)

Psalm 56; 57; 58

Wisdom 9:1, 7–18

Colossians 3:18–4:18

Luke 7:36–50

Tuesday (May 9th)

Psalm 61; 62

Wisdom 10

Romans 12

Luke 8:1–15

Wednesday (May 10th)

Psalm 72

Wisdom 13:1–9

Romans 13

Luke 8:16–25

Thursday (May 11th)

Psalm 70; 71

Wisdom 14:27–15:3

Romans 14:1–12

Luke 8:26–39

Friday (May 12th)

Psalm 106:1–18

Wisdom 16:15–17:1

Romans 14:13–23

Luke 8:40–56

Saturday (May 13th)

Psalm 75; 76

Wisdom 19:1–8, 18–22

Romans 15:1–13

Luke 9:1–17

Exodus 15:1-6, 11-13, 17-18

I will sing to the Lord, for he is lofty and uplifted; * 
the horse and its rider has he hurled into the sea. 
The Lord is my strength and my refuge; * 
the Lord has become my Savior. 
This is my God and I will praise him, * 
the God of my people and I will exalt him. 
The Lord is a mighty warrior; * 
Yahweh is his Name. 
The chariots of Pharaoh and his army has he hurled into the sea; * 
the finest of those who bear armor have been drowned in the Red Sea.

The fathomless deep has overwhelmed them; * 
they sank into the depths like a stone. 
Your right hand, O Lord, is glorious in might; * 
your right hand, O Lord, has overthrown the enemy. 
Who can be compared with you, O Lord, among the gods? * 
who is like you, glorious in holiness, 
awesome in renown, and worker of wonders? 
You stretched forth your right hand; * 
the earth swallowed them up. 
With your constant love you led the people you redeemed; * 
with your might you brought them in safety to your holy dwelling. 
You will bring them in and plant them * 
on the mount of your possession, 
The resting-place you have made for yourself, O Lord, * 
the sanctuary, O Lord, that your hand has established. 
The Lord shall reign * 
for ever and for ever.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy Lord, have mercy

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

O Lord, show your mercy upon us;
And grant us your salvation.

O Lord, guide those who govern us
And lead us in the way of justice and truth.

Clothe your ministers with righteousness 
And let your people sing with joy.

O Lord, save your people
And bless your inheritance.

Give peace in our time, O Lord
And defend us by your mighty power.

Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten
Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.

Create in us clean hearts, O God
And take not your Holy Spirit from us.

Take a moment of silence at this time to reflect and pray for others.

Special Collects:

The Fifth Week of Easter
Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Daily Collects:

A Collect for Peace
O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: Defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in your defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries, through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Collect for Grace 
O Lord, our heavenly Father, almighty and everlasting God, you have brought us safely to the beginning of this day: Defend us by your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin nor run into any danger; and that, guided by your Spirit, we may do what is righteous in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer for Mission 
Almighty and everlasting God, who alone works great marvels: Send down upon our clergy and the congregations committed to their charge the life-giving Spirit of your grace, shower them with the continual dew of your blessing, and ignite in them a zealous love of your Gospel; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies, that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to your service, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days; Through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.

Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time, with one accord to make our common supplications to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will grant their requests: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen.

Let us bless the Lord Thanks be to God!
Alleluia, Alleluia!

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen.