Preparation
O God, make speed to save us.
O Lord, make haste to help us.
Make me a clean heart, O God,
and renew a right spirit within me.
Praise
Jesus, Saviour of the workd,
come to us in your mercy;
we look to you to save and help us.
By your cross and your life laid down,
you set your people free;
we look to you to save and help us.
When they were ready to perish,
you saved your disciples:
we look to you to come to our help.
In the greatness of your mercy,
loose us from our chains;
forgive the sins of all your people.
Make yourself known as our Saviour
and mighty deliverer;
save us and help us that we may praise you.
Come now and dwell with us,
Lord Jesus Christ:
hear our prayer and be with us always.
And when you come in y our glory:
make us to be one with you
and to share the life of your kingdom.
The Word of God
On any Friday:
Psalmody: Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.
Even though I walk through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely your goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Glory to the Father and to the Son
and to the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning is now
and shall be for ever. Amen.
Short reading: Luke 6:27-28
“But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
Response
Jesus said, I am the good shepherd.
The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
Prayer
Let us pray to God the Father,
who has reconciled all things to himself in Christ:
For peace among the nations,
that God may rid the world of violence
and let peoples grow in justice and harmony.
For those who serve in public office,
that they may work for the common good.
For Christian people everywhere,
that we may joyfully proclaim and live our faith in Jesus Christ.
For those who suffer from hunger, sickness or loneliness,
that the presence of Christ may bring them
health and wholeness.
Let us commend ourselves, and all for whom we pray,
to the mercy and protection of God.
Lord Jesus Chrsit, we thank you
for all the benefits you have won for us
for all the apins and insults that you have borne for us.
Most merciful redeemer,
friend and brother,
may we know you more clearly,
love you more dearly,
and follow you more nearly, day by day.
Amen
As our Saviour taught us, so we pray:
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours
now and for ever.
Amen.
The Conclusion
May Christ our redeemer bring us healing and wholeness.
Amen.
