Category: days
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Presentation of Christ aka Candlemas
On 2 February, we celebrate the Presentation (of Christ at the Temple) aka Candlemas. This recalls when Mary and Joseph took the infant Jesus at 40 days to be dedicated at the temple as told in Luke’s gospel. You might like to use the form of prayer for a few days or up to the start of
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Magnificat days
This Magnificat order of service would be appropriate on 25 March (celebrating the announcement to Mary that she was to bear the Christ) a Magnificat season could be observed in the second half of August beginning with the feast of the Virgin Mary on 15th. It’s not a recognised church season. These prayers may also
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Transfiguration
Transfiguration is normally celebrated on 6 August, recalling when Jesus’s appearance gloriously changed while on a mountain with some of his disciples. This prayer form might be used for a week or two following that day. Lord, it is good for us to be here For your Spirit is with us
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Everyday prayer form 2
This order uses phrases almost exclusively drawn from Paul’s letters. These phrases and passages are edited to be used as prayers. What was written in the Scriptures long ago was for our learning; to give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for the fulfilment of God’s promises. Psalm[s] and reading[s]. We have heard
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Everyday Prayer
This is an option for use on any day. It could be used as a change from other daily offices or simply because its there! If you wish to say two offices in a day, this could be one and a named-day office or seasonal one the other. Seek while the Lord may be found,
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Saturday
Saturday’s prayers tend to reflect the theme of the Kingdom season: Christ’s light being brought to the darkness of world and life into death. You are the fountain of life; in your light we see light. Your word is a lantern to our feet and a light upon our paths. Sustain us according to your
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Friday
On Fridays, many of the prayers reflect the theme of the passion and crucifixion of Christ. As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul longs after you, O God. My soul thirsts for you, the living God. What is it that we seek? We seek God’s reign and righteousness. Let’s seek with
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Wednesday
Wednesday’s prayers tend to reflect the theme of Christ’s incarnation. O God open our souls to awaken to your presence O God open our minds to hear your call O God open our hearts to know your love O God open our lives to be fully alive in you and to our neighbour. As we
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Thursday
Thursday’s prayers tend to reflect the theme of the season of Epiphany: Christ’s revelation to the world and fulfilment of the desires of the ages, represented in the visit of the Magi, along with recalling Christ’s Baptism and the changing of water into wine. Let us pray that the flame of God’s loving presence may
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Tuesday
Tuesday’s prayers tend to reflect the themes of Christ’s return and the consummation of creation at the End of all things. I will listen to what the Lord God will say for God shall speak peace to his people to the faithful shall God speak that they do not turn again to folly
Book of our Common Prayer 