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Liturgy and Prayers - Sunday, 3 October 2021 – Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (Proper 22)
Liturgy in one document: Pentecost 19B Proper 22 Liturgy in One Document
Opening sentence
Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets,
but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son. (Heb 1:1,2 NRSV)
OR
(Jesus says to God:) ‘I will proclaim your name to my brothers and sisters,
in the midst of the congregation, I will praise you.’ (Heb 2:12 NRSV)
Prayer of the day - (Collect):
Traditional
O almighty and most merciful God,
in your bountiful goodness
keep us from all things that may hurt us,
that we may be ready both in body and soul
cheerfully to accomplish those things
that are according to your will;
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,
in your goodness defend us
from everything that might hurt us,
so that we may be ready in body and soul
to do cheerfully what is according to your will.
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 we may live by faith. [silence])
Almighty and merciful God,
you have ordered our earthly life
that we must walk by faith and not by sight.
Give us such trust in your fatherly care
that we show our faith
by our courage in the face of all perplexities.
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.
New
(Let us pray for a child-like faith. [silence])
Loving heavenly Father,
you have made us your own children,
the younger brothers and sisters of your Son, Jesus.
Give us faith like a little child,
so that we ask you for whatever we need
with complete confidence.
We pray through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.
Alleluia Verse
Alleluia, alleluia.
(Jesus said:) Whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will not enter it.
Alleluia.
Prayer after the Gospel
This is the gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
Lord Jesus,
thank you for the gifts of marriage and children.
Give us faith like a child.
Amen.
Offering Prayer
Almighty God,
thank you for speaking to us through your Son,
and for making us your daughters and sons.
Lead us to live holy lives
as your holy people.
Help us to show kindness and respect to others,
and to serve all those in need.
Amen.
Prayer points
PRAYER PETITIONS DURING THIS TIME OF COVID OUTBREAKS AND LOCKDOWNS
- Father God, children all over your creation are crying out for mercy in the face of this COVID pandemic. We cry out with them. Lord have mercy. Especially today we ask for your mercy on the heads of nations as they lead their countries through this season of fear and despair. Give them wisdom and peace. Bless them with capable advisors and administrators. Strengthen them with forbearance – especially in the face of criticism and community unrest. Lord, have mercy.
- Lord, we recognise we are a well blessed nation – despite the financial and health challenges we face. Please keep us from complacency and apathy as we consider those who are most impacted by the COVID virus – at home and abroad. Open our hearts to those who struggle. Continue to prompt your love to overflow in us to them. For you live and reign over all things. Lord have mercy.
- Where there is grief O Lord, where sadness overwhelms in the face of dying in this COVID season; bring your mercy and love. Comfort people with your promises and presence. Use your faithful people as your living and loving presence with those who grieve. Lord, in your mercy.
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
Prayer after Communion
EITHER
Let us pray. We give you thanks, almighty God, that you have refreshed
us through this healing gift; and we pray that through it you would
graciously strengthen us in faith toward you and in love toward one
another; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
OR
Let us pray. Heavenly Father, as you did not spare your own Son, but
gave him up for us all: Grant that we who have received his body and
blood in the sacrament may live in him and he in us, so that, as your
children, we may walk in your ways and serve you all the days of our
life; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the
Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
Alternatively, use the third prayer of the day (as listed above) at this point. It may be modified as follows.
Almighty and merciful God,
thank you for showing your love for us
in this sacrament.
As we walk throughout this earthly life by faith,
give us such trust in your fatherly care
that we show our faith
by our courage in the face of all perplexities.
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.
Dismissal
Go in peace, as God’s dear children.
Thanks be to God.
OR In the name of Christ. Amen.
