September 28 October – 2 November 2024
Season: Ordinary time/ All Saints
Festivals this week: Simon and Jude, Apostles (Monday 28 October); All Saints Day (Friday 1/Saturday 2 November)
Opening Prayers
God of our days and years
We set this time apart for you.
Form us in the likeness of Christ
So that our lives may glorify you.
Amen
O Lord open our lips
And our mouth shall proclaim your praise
Blessed are you, Sovereign God, creator of all
to you be praise and glory for ever.
You founded the earth in the beginning
and the heavens are the work of your hands.
In the fullness of time you made us in your image,
and in these last days you have spoken to us
in your Son Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh.
As we rejoice in the gift of your presence among us
let the light of your love always shine in our hearts,
your Spirit ever renew our lives
and your praises ever be on our lips.
Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
Blessed be God for ever.
Prayer of Preparation
The night has passed, and the day lies open before us;
Let us pray with one heart and mind.
Silence is kept
As we rejoice in the gift of this new day
So may the light of your presence O God,
Set our hearts on fire with love for you;
Now and for ever
Amen.
The Word of God
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Psalm 116 Isaiah 45:18-end Luke 6:12-16 | Psalm 36 Leviticus 23:1-22 2 Timothy 4:9-end | Psalm 34 Leviticus 23:23-end Titus 1 | Psalm 92 2 Kings 9:17-end Acts 27:27-end | Psalm 15 Isaiah 35:1-9 Luke 9:18-27 | Psalm 111 Jeremiah 31:31-34 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 |
The appointed Psalm of the day is read
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
The appointed Old Testament reading for the day
This is the word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
The appointed New Testament reading for the day
This is the word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
and be not wise in your own sight.
In all your ways acknowledge him
and he will make straight your paths.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart.
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
and be not wise in your own sight.
Prayers of Intercession
Pray for:
- The day and its tasks
- The world and its needs
- The Church and her life.
You may wish to include the concerns in the table below in your prayers during the week:
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| = The media & the arts = Farming and fishing = Commerce and industry =Those whose work is unfulfilling, stressful or fraught with danger = All who are unemployed | = All who are sick in body, mind or spirit = Those who are in the midst of famine or disaster = Victims of abuse and violence, intolerance and prejudice = Those who are bereaved = All who work in the medical and healing professions | = The social services = All who work in the criminal justice system = Victims and perpetrators of crime = The work of aid agencies throughout the world = Those living in poverty or under oppression | = Local government community leaders = All who provide local services = Those who work with young or elderly people = Schools, colleges and universities = Emergency and rescue organisations | = The King, Members of Parliament and the armed forces = Peace and justice in the world = Those who work for reconciliation = All whose lives are devastated by war and civil strife = Prisoners, refugees and homeless people | = Our homes, families, friends and all whom we love = Those whose time is spent caring for others = Those who are close to death = Those who have lost hope = The worship of the church |
Lord in your mercy
Hear our prayer
Especially at this time, you may wish to use these prayers occasionally.
Click here for a prayer for the people of Ukraine
Click here for a prayer for people of the Holy Land
The Collect of the Week
Blessed Lord,
who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning:
help us so to hear them,
to read, mark, learn and inwardly digest them
that, through patience, and the comfort of your holy word,
we may embrace and for ever hold fast
the hope of everlasting life,
which you have given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen
The Lord’s Prayer
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.
Final Prayer
The Lord bless us, and preserve us from all evil,
And keep us in eternal life
Amen
Let us bless the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
