Daily Anglican Prayer - Saturday Morning – 18th January 2025

Daily Anglican Prayer - Saturday Morning – 18th January 2025

Readings.

Psalm 41; 44.1-9.

Genesis 4.17-5.5; 5.21-24;

John 7. 25-36.

Led by Felicity Scott, an Anglican lay minister in Queensland, Australia.

The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website.

https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.com

Welcome to Saturday Morning prayer from the Anglican ‘A prayer book for Australia’.

We proclaim the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ:

GOD in his infinite mercy, forgives all sins, and through our baptism in the name of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, we are given a rebirth into new life, free from the burden of all sin. ALLELUIA

With faithfulness we respond to the good news:

We acknowledge Christ as our saviour and accept with gratitude, that we are forgiven for all wrong doings, past and present. To honour the gift of forgiveness, we release our burden of guilt and rise up to live in the glory of God forever more.

Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Blessed be God forever.

Let us Pray.

 

1

God has shone in our hearts,

to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. 

2 Corinthians 4.6  

 

Glory to God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit: 

as in the beginning, so now, and for ever. Amen. 

 

2 The Opening Canticle, A Song of Creation

Bless the Lord all created things: 
who is worthy to be praised and exalted for ever. 
Bless the Lord all people of the earth: 
who is worthy to be praised and exalted for ever. 
O people of God bless the Lord: 
bless the Lord you priests of the Lord, 
Bless the Lord you servants of the Lord: 
who is worthy to be praised and exalted for ever. 
Bless the Lord all you of upright spirit: 
bless the Lord you that are holy and humble in heart. 
Bless the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit: 
who is worthy to be praised and exalted for ever. 

Song of the Three 35ff  

 

3 The Opening Prayer

The night has passed and the day lies open before us; 

let us pray with one heart and mind. 

 

Silence may be 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.

 

4 The Psalms as appointed. A pause is observed after each.

Psalm

 

5 At the end of the (last) pause there may follow

Creator God, whose praise and power are proclaimed by the whole creation: receive our morning prayers, we pray, and renew us in your service; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 

Amen.

  

6 One or two Readings from the Bible as appointed.

 

1st Reading

 

Hear the word of the LORD

Thanks be to GOD

 

2nd Reading

 

Hear the message of Christ

Thanks be to GOD.

 

7 The Canticle, A Song of Redemption

Christ is the image of the invisible God: 
the first-born of all creation. 
For in him all things were created: 
in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible. 
All things were created through him and for him: 
he is before all things 
and in him all things hold together. 
He is the head of the body, the Church: 
he is the beginning, the first-born from the dead. 
For it pleased God that in him 
all fullness should dwell: 
and through him all things be reconciled to himself. 

Colossians 1.15–20

  

 

8 The belief and principle is said

I believe in God,
creator of heaven and earth,

whose love and merciful forgiveness

endures everlasting.

I believe in Christ the saviour,

whose example of love and compassion,

taught us a restored way to live, in collaborative unity with all people.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,

whose divine guidance brings

us together to be one with the Holy Trinity.

   

 

9 The Prayers

Lord have mercy. 

Christ have mercy. 

God have mercy.  

 

10 The Lord’s Prayer and the Collect of the Day

 

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. 
Save us from the time of trial 
and deliver us from evil. 
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours 

now and for ever. Amen. 

 

The Prayer of the Week following the

First Sunday after the Epiphany of the baptism of our LORD

Almighty God who anointed Jesus at his baptism with the Holy Spirit and revealed him as your beloved son:

inspire us, your children,

who are born again of water and the spirit,

to surrender our lives to your service,

that we may rejoice to be called your children;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

 

11 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom

 

Let us pray:

 

Great shepherd of your people,

Energise our hearts with passion for your word and care for your people,

that we may joyfully minister your sacraments to the glory of your name and the benefit of your people and your world.

In faith We Pray

 

God of all nations and countries, thank you for your guidance of our evolution and advancement. We ask that you guide the leaders of nations into the ways of peace and justice, and in so doing, bringing about a world that we are proud to sojourn on.

In faith We Pray

 

Heavenly God our Father, how great you are that we are still here despite our trespasses and despite our lack of humility in your eyes. We pray that you continue to shine your light so we may follow you into a relationship of everlasting love with you and with one another.

In faith We Pray

 

Loving God, with one voice we lift up our hearts to thank you for our lives and vocations. Inspire us all to know and live our vocation. Bless us your family of Australia, help those you call to listen to the Holy Spirit voice, that they may fulfil your holy will and make all things new. Through Christ our Lord.

In faith We Pray

 

God of Great and modern evolution,

Draw us near to hear your word and instruction, let us know the ways in which we can revolutionise our actions to those that bring changes that benefit you God, benefit the earth and benefit the people. We pray that technological advances are brought near and that we are inspired to be in your presence.

In faith We Pray

 

Blessed God, we ask your blessing for those listed on the Anglican cycle of prayer:

• 11/1/2025
• The Diocese on the Lake – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)
• The Diocese of Gippsland: †Richard Treloar; Clergy and People
• The Parish of New Farm: Olaf Anderson, Ian Mundy, Timothy Booth
• Christ Church Caring Ministries, Bundaberg
• St Hilda’s School, Southport:
• All Parishes seeking clergy.
• All Anglican schools seeking chaplains.
• All Prison ministry chaplaincy teams
• All people joining in this prayer offering.

In faith We Pray

 

12 The Morning Collect

Lord and heavenly Father, 
you have brought us safely to this new day: 
keep us by your mighty power, protect us from sin, 
guard us from every kind of danger, 
and in all we do this day 
direct us in the fulfilling of your purpose, 
through Jesus Christ our Lord. 

Amen.

 

13

The Lord be with you.

And also with you. 

Let us praise the Lord. 

Thanks be to God. 

 

May the peace of God which passes all understanding keep our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. 

Amen.

Philippians 4.7

Music by John Keys – Anglican Chant Canticle organ accompaniments.

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