This week in prayer

Prayers and readings for Sunday 24 August, Pentecost 11, and the following week: 

We pray for Anna, our bishop, and Allen, our rector. In our parish cycle of prayer, we pray for the ushers and greeters.

This week our diocese prays for the parish of St Matthias, Fairfield (Victoria).

In the ecclesiastical provincial cycle of prayer, we pray for the Territory of the People and Bishop Clara Plamondon.

This week the Anglican Church of Canada prays for The Rt. Rev. Richard Reed, Bishop; The Rt. Rev Adam Halkett, Bishop of Missinippi, and the clergy and people of the Diocese of Saskatchewan.

In the Anglican Communion cycle of prayer, we pray for the Church of the Province of South East Asia.

Collect:  God of restless fire and urgent river’s flow: unsettle the false peace which hides our divisions; unfold our hearts to sense your presence; unloose your kingdom and make us one in Jesus Christ, the first of many brothers and sisters.  Amen.  ( Prayers for an Inclusive Church (2009))

Anglican Communion Cycle of Prayer for the week:

• Mon 25 Aug The Diocese of Ogbomoso – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)
• Tues 26 Aug The Diocese of Ogoni – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)
• Wed 27 Aug The Diocese of Ogorimagongo – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)
• Thurs 28 Aug The Diocese of Ohaji / Egbema – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)
• Fri 29 Aug  The Diocese of Ohio – The Episcopal Church
• Sat 30 Aug The Diocese of Southern Ohio – The Episcopal Church

BIBLE READINGS FOR THE WEEK 

Lectionary for Sunday 24 August (Pentecost 11): 

• Jeremiah 1:4-10 and Psalm 71:1-6 OR  Isaiah 58:9b-14 and Psalm 103:1-8; Hebrews 12:18-29; Luke 13:10-17

Daily readings below are from the Complementary thread, related to the weekly Sunday Gospel lection and sermon. 

• Mon 25 Aug  Psalm 109:21-31; Ezekiel 20:1-17; Hebrews 3:7-4:11
• Tues 26 Aug Psalm 109:21-31; Ezekiel 20:18-32; Revelation 3:7-13
• Wed 27 Aug Psalm 109:21-31; Ezekiel 20:33-44; Luke 6:6-11
• Thurs 28 Aug Psalm 112; Proverbs 15:13-17; 1 Peter 3:8-12
• Fri 29 Aug Psalm 112; Proverbs 18:6-12; 1 Peter 4:7-11
• Sat 30 Aug Psalm 112; Proverbs 21:1-4, 24-26; Matthew 20:20-28

Sources:

• Diocese of BC:  website | cycle of prayer
• Ecclesiastical Province of BC & Yukon: website 
• Anglican Church of Canada: website | cycle of prayer
• Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples (ACIP): website 
• Worldwide Anglican Communion:  website | cycle of prayer
• For daily/weekly Bible readings and liturgical notes:
  • Revised Common Lectionary
  • Daily readings from the RCL
  • Online Lectionary (Anglican Church of Canada)
  • NRSV and many other searchable Bible versions at bible.oremus.org

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