Daily Anglican Prayer - Saturday Morning 30th March 2024

Saturday Morning

Daily Anglican Prayer - Saturday Morning 30th March 2024

Readings. Psalm 30; Genesis 2. 1-3; Hebrews 4. 1-11.

Led by Felicity Scott, a Liturgical Assistant at St John the Baptist Anglican Church Bulimba, QLD, 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 go forth participating in conduct that brings our best self to each and every day 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

Genesis 2.1-3

1 Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all their multitude. 2 And on the seventh day God finished the work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all the work that he had done. 3 So God blessed the seventh day and hallowed it, because on it God rested from all the work that he had done in creation.

2nd Reading

Hebrews 4.1-11

1 Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest is still open, let us take care that none of you should seem to have failed to reach it. 
2 For indeed the good news came to us just as to them; but the message they heard did not benefit them, because they were not united by faith with those who listened. 
3 For we who have believed enter that rest, just as God has said,
‘As in my anger I swore,
“They shall not enter my rest” ’,though his works were finished at the foundation of the world. 
4 For in one place it speaks about the seventh day as follows: ‘And God rested on the seventh day from all his works.’ 
5 And again in this place it says, ‘They shall not enter my rest.’ 
6 Since therefore it remains open for some to enter it, and those who formerly received the good news failed to enter because of disobedience, 
7 again he sets a certain day—‘today’—saying through David much later, in the words already quoted,
‘Today, if you hear his voice,
do not harden your hearts.’ 
8 For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not speak later about another day. 
9 So then, a sabbath rest still remains for the people of God; 
10 for those who enter God’s rest also cease from their labours as God did from his. 
11 Let us therefore make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one may fall through such disobedience as theirs.

 

The readings may be followed by a period of silence for reflection, a hymn or

May your word live in us 

and bear much fruit to your glory.

 

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 Apostles’ Creed may be said.

I believe in God, the Father almighty, 
creator of heaven and earth. 
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, 
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, 
born of the virgin Mary, 
suffered under Pontius Pilate, 
was crucified, died, and was buried; 
he descended to the dead. 
On the third day he rose from the dead; 
he ascended into heaven, 
and is seated at the right hand of the Father; 
from there he will come to judge 
the living and the dead. 
I believe in the Holy Spirit, 
the holy catholic Church, 
the communion of saints, 
the forgiveness of sins, 
the resurrection of the body, 

and the life everlasting. Amen. 

  

 

9 The Prayers

Lord have mercy. 

Christ have mercy. 

Lord have mercy. 

  

 

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

 

Accept our prayers through Jesus Christ our Lord, who taught us to pray;

 

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. 

  

 

Saturday in Holy Week

O God, creator of heaven and earth:

mercifully grant that as the crucified body of your dear Son

was laid in the tomb and rested on this holy Sabbath

so we may await with him the dawning of the third day,

and rise with him to newness of life;

who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Easter Vigil

Eternal giver of life and light,
this holy night shines with the radiance of the risen Christ:
renew your Church with the Spirit given to us in baptism,
that we may worship you in sincerity and truth,
and shine as a light in the world;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.

 

11 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom

 

Let us pray:

 

Great shepherd of your people,

Bless those called to priesthood in your church.

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

that they may joyfully minister your sacraments.

Guide them in their study and prayer, that they may be discerning and loving pastors, enabling all to minister to the glory of your name and the benefit of your people and world.

God of grace; Hear our prayer.

 

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.

God of grace; Hear our prayer.

 

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.

God of grace; Hear our prayer.

 

Loving God, with one voice we lift up our hearts to thank you for our lives and vocation. Inspire us all to know and live our vocation. Give courage to people to listen and follow the call to serve you in ministry. 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.

God of grace; Hear our prayer.

 

 

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

• The Diocese of Dallas – The Episcopal Church
• The Diocese of Willochra:
• The Parish of Laidley:
• Oratory of the Good Shepherd
• All Parishes seeking clergy.
• All Anglican schools seeking chaplains.
• All Prison ministry chaplaincy teams
• All people joining in this prayer offering.

God of Grace; Hear our prayer

 

 

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