Liturgy and Prayers - Sunday, 14 August 2022 – Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, Year C (Proper 15)
Liturgy in one document: Liturgy in One Document, Proper 15C
Opening sentence
Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses,
let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely,
and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us,
looking to Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. (Heb 12:1,2a NRSV)
Prayer of the day - (Collect):
Traditional
Almighty and merciful God,
since you give your faithful people grace
to offer you true and acceptable service:
Grant that we may so faithfully serve you in this life
that we fail not finally to obtain your heavenly promises;
through your Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.
Modernised Traditional
Almighty and merciful God,
it is your gift
that your faithful people serve you well.
Help us to run without stumbling
and reach what you have promised.
We ask this through your Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.
Alternative
(Let us pray that all people may find their fulfilment in Christ. [silence])
Almighty and merciful God,
you have fulfilled our human longing
for justice and peace
in the coming of your Son as a human being.
May he shine in our lives,
so that all who see us
are drawn to him
as their only Saviour.
For he lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.
New
(Let us pray for endurance. [silence])
Jesus, our guide and our goal,
keep our eyes fixed on you.
Encourage us to persevere in running the race
that you have set before us,
and strengthen us to overcome all obstacles.
For you live and reign
with the Father and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.
Alleluia Verse
Alleluia, alleluia.
My word is like fire, says the Lord,
and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces.
Alleluia.
Prayer after the Gospel
This is the gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
Thank you, Lord Jesus,
for calling us to follow you.
Help us to put you first in our lives.
Amen.
Offering Prayer
Living God,
keep us faithful and committed to you.
Help us willingly to give of ourselves
and our possessions
for use in your kingdom.
Amen.
Additional Prayer Points
Services with Holy Communion:
Preface
It is indeed right and good,
Lord God, holy Father,
that we should at all times and in all places
give thanks to you,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
(On this day)*
he overcame death by his resurrection
and opened up for us
the way to eternal life with you.
And so, with angels and archangels,
and with all the company of heaven,
we adore and praise your glorious name:
* The words ‘on this day’ are used only on Sundays.
Communion Invitation
Jesus says: ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be
hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.’ Come, for
everything is ready.
OR
Jesus says: ‘My flesh is true food and my blood is true drink. Those
who eat my flesh and drink my blood remain in me, and I in them.’
Come, for everything is ready.
OR
This cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks is a communion in
the blood of Christ. This bread that we break is a communion in the body
of Christ. Come, for everything is ready.
Prayer after Communion
See the service order for a standard post-communion prayer. Alternatively, use the third prayer of the day (as listed above) at this point. It may be modified as follows:
Almighty and merciful God,
you fulfilled our human longing
for justice and peace
when your Son came as a human being.
As we have received his body and blood in this sacrament,
may he shine in our lives
so that all who see us
may be drawn to him
as their only Saviour.
For he lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.
Dismissal
Go in peace. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus.
Thanks be to God.
OR In the name of Christ. Amen.