CW Birinus, 650

Birinus, Bishop of Dorchester (Oxon), Apostle of Wessex, 650

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Holy Communion
Colossians 1.9-14
Psalm 98.1-5
Luke 5.1-11

Morning Prayer
Psalms 90, 92
Proverbs 10.1-12
Mark 6.1-13

Evening Prayer
Psalm 94
2 Samuel 7.1-17
Acts 7.44-53

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Ecclesiasticus 2 or Ecclesiastes 2.12-25
John 16.1-15

Collect

O God, you declare your almighty power
most chiefly in showing mercy and pity:
mercifully grant to us such a measure of your grace,
that we, running the way of your commandments,
may receive your gracious promises,
and be made partakers of your heavenly treasure;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Lord of all mercy,
we your faithful people have celebrated that one true sacrifice
which takes away our sins and brings pardon and peace:
by our communion
keep us firm on the foundation of the gospel
and preserve us from all sin;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

God of glory,
the end of our searching,
help us to lay aside
all that prevents us from seeking your kingdom,
and to give all that we have
to gain the pearl beyond all price,
through our Saviour Jesus Christ.