Audio file of 8:00am Holy Communion service, Eighth Sunday after Trinity
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Category: Prayers and liturgy
The Eighth Sunday After Trinity
The collect for today, the Eighth Sunday after Trinity, from The Book of Common Prayer (Canadian, 1962):
O God, whose never-failing providence ordereth all things both in heaven and earth: We humbly beseech thee to put away from us all hurtful things, and to give us those things which be profitable for us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Epistle: Romans 8:12-17
The Gospel: St. Matthew 7:15-21
Artwork: Franz Xaver Kirchebner, Sermon of Jesus on the Mount, 1795-6. Fresco, Parish Church of St. Ulrich, Ortisei, Italy.
William Wilberforce
The collect for today, the commemoration of William Wilberforce (1759-1833), English MP, Evangelical, Abolitionist (source):
Let thy continual mercy, O Lord, enkindle in thy Church the never-failing gift of charity, that, following the example of thy servant William Wilberforce, we may have grace to defend the children of the poor, and maintain the cause of those who have no helper; for the sake of him who gave his life for us, thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, now and for ever.
The Epistle: Galatians 3:23-29
The Gospel: St. Matthew 25:31-40
Artwork: Karl Anton Hickel, William Wilberforce, 1794. Oil on canvas, Wilberforce House, Hull, England.
Olaf, King and Martyr
The collect for a Martyr, in commemoration of St. Olaf (995-1030), King and Patron Saint of Norway, Martyr, from The Book of Common Prayer (Canadian, 1962):
O GOD, who didst bestow upon thy Saints such marvellous virtue, that they were able to stand fast, and have the victory against the world, the flesh, and the devil: Grant that we, who now commemorate thy Martyr Olaf, may ever rejoice in their fellowship, and also be enabled by thy grace to fight the good fight of faith and lay hold upon eternal life; through our Lord Jesus Christ, who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Epistle: 1 St Peter 4:12-19
The Gospel: St. Matthew 16:24-27
Artwork: Statue of St. Olaf, St. Olave’s Church, Marygate, York, England.
St. Anne, Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The collect for today, the Feast of Saint Anne, Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary (source):
O GOD, who didst vouchsafe to bestow grace upon blessed Anne, that she might become the mother of the parent of thy Only-begotten Son: Mercifully grant that we who celebrate her festival may be partakers with her of thy heavenly grace; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Lesson: 1 Samuel 2:1-8
The Gospel: St. Luke 1:26-33
Artwork: Diego Velázquez (attrib.), The Education of the Virgin, c. 1617-18. Oil on canvas, Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn.
St. James the Apostle
The collect for today, the Feast of St. James the Apostle, from The Book of Common Prayer (Canadian, 1962):
GRANT, O merciful God, that as thine holy Apostle Saint James, leaving his father and all that he had, without delay was obedient unto the calling of thy Son Jesus Christ, and followed him; so we, forsaking all worldly and carnal affections, may be evermore ready to follow thy holy commandments; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Lesson: Acts 11:27-12:3a
The Gospel: St. Mark 10:32-40
Artwork: Francisco de Zurbaran, The Martyrdom of Saint James, c. 1640. Oil on canvas, Prado, Madrid.
Audio file of 8:00am Holy Communion service, Seventh Sunday after Trinity
Click here to listen to an audio recording of the 8:00am service of Holy Communion at Christ Church on the Seventh Sunday after Trinity.
The Seventh Sunday After Trinity
The collect for today, The Seventh Sunday after Trinity, from The Book of Common Prayer (Canadian, 1962):
LORD of all power and might, who art the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of thy Name, increase in us true religion, nourish us with all goodness, and of thy great mercy keep us in the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Epistle: Romans 6:17-23
The Gospel: St. Mark 8:1-9
Artwork: Willem van Nieulandt II, Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish, 17th century. Oil on canvas, Stadtmuseum Simeonstift, Trier, Germany.
St. Mary Magdalene
The collect for today, the Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene, from The Book of Common Prayer (Canadian, 1962):
ALMIGHTY God, whose blessed Son did sanctify Mary Magdalene, and call her to be a witness to his resurrection: Mercifully grant that by thy grace we may be healed of all our infirmities, and always serve thee in the power of his endless life; who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth, one God, world without end. Amen.
The Lesson: Acts 13:27-31
The Gospel: St John 20:11-18
Artwork: El Greco, Mary Magdalene in Penitence, 1576 – 78. Oil on canvas, Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.
Margaret of Antioch, Virgin and Martyr
The collect for a Virgin or Matron, on the Feast of Saint Margaret of Antioch (289-304), Virgin and Martyr, from The Book of Common Prayer (Canadian, 1962):
O GOD Most High, the creator of all mankind, we bless thy holy Name for the virtue and grace which thou hast given unto holy women in all ages, especially thy servant Margaret of Antioch; and we pray that the example of her faith and purity, and courage unto death, may inspire many souls in this generation to look unto thee, and to follow thy blessed Son Jesus Christ our Saviour; who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth, one God, world without end. Amen.
The Lesson: Acts 9:36-42
The Gospel: St. Luke 10:38-42
Artwork: Annibale Carracci, St. Margaret of Antioch, c. 1599. Oil on canvas, Chapel of Santa Margherita, Santa Caterina dei Funari, Rome.