Today the Church celebrates St Joseph, husband of the blessed virgin Mary, during lent.
lent
Oh God, make speed to save us.
Oh Lord, make haste to help us.
You, O God, are the well of life.
When we look to you, we shall see the light.
Psalm 6
O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.
Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed.
My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O LORD, how long?
Return, O LORD, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies' sake.
For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?
I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears.
Mine eye is consumed because of grief; it waxeth old because of all mine enemies.
Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping.
The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer.
Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed: let them return and be ashamed suddenly.
Glory to the Father and to the Son
and to the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning, is now
and shall be for ever. Amen
Scripture Readings
First Reading
Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.1Corinthians 9:24
Second Reading
I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.Luke 15:7
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will receive mercy.
Prayers for lent
In penitence and faith let us make our prayer to the Father and ask for his mercy and grace
Lord in your mercy,
For your holy people, that they may trumph over evil and grow in grace.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
We pray especially for those preparing for baptism and confirmation, that they may live by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.
Lord in your mercy,
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Please remember in your prayers today, – for the worldwide anglican communion
The Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea and The Episcopal Church in the Philippines
Please remember in your prayers for the diocese
Benefice - West Cheltenham Team Ministry
Benefice - Cheltenham St Michael
Benefice South Cheltenham Churches - Cheltenham Emannuel, Cheltenham St Stephen, Leckhampton St Peter, St Philip and St James
Benefice - Prestbury
Please remember in your prayers for our benefice
June Crews, Sylvia Thomas, Jill Roberts
Hamfallow Court (Sheltered Housing, Warden Nicky Cooke), Severn View Day Centre – helpers and those who attend
Berkely Court, Merretts Orchard
We pray for the leaders of the nations,
that God will guide them in the ways of mercy and truth.
Lord in your mercy,
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
We pray for the needy,
that they may not be forgotten,
and the poor, that their hope may not be taken away,
Lord in your mercy,
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
We pray for the sick in body, mind and spirit,
that they may inherit the kingdom of heaven where they will see the face of a merciful God.
Lord in your mercy,
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
We pray for those who have died, those who have died recently and those whose year's mind fall at this time.
May they rest in peace
and rise in Christ's resurrection.
Amen
Please remember in your prayers today, – for the worldwide anglican communion
The Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea and The Episcopal Church in the Philippines
Please remember in your prayers for the diocese
Benefice - West Cheltenham Team Ministry
Benefice - Cheltenham St Michael
Benefice South Cheltenham Churches - Cheltenham Emannuel, Cheltenham St Stephen, Leckhampton St Peter, St Philip and St James
Benefice - Prestbury
Please remember in your prayers for our benefice
June Crews, Sylvia Thomas, Jill Roberts
Hamfallow Court (Sheltered Housing, Warden Nicky Cooke), Severn View Day Centre – helpers and those who attend
Berkely Court, Merretts Orchard
Please pray for our friends with us.
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