…Opening To… Yesterday, you understood a little; today, you understand better; tomorrow, you will understand better still: the light of God is growing in you. (St. Augustine of Hippo) …Listening In… Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son … Continue reading »
Tag Archives: BCP
Twelve Moments: the Conclusion (May 18, 2012)
…Opening To… The liturgy of the Eucharist is best understood as a journey or procession. It is the journey of the church into the dimension of the Kingdom. (Alexander Schmemann) …Listening In… Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed … Continue reading »
Preparing to Serve (May 17, 2012)
…Opening To… The liturgy of the Eucharist is best understood as a journey or procession. It is the journey of the church into the dimension of the Kingdom. (Alexander Schmemann) …Listening In… The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of God’s … Continue reading »
Giving Thanks (May 15, 2012)
…Opening To… The liturgy of the Eucharist is best understood as a journey or procession. It is the journey of the church into the dimension of the Kingdom. (Alexander Schmemann) …Listening In… On the night he was betrayed he took bread, said the blessing, broke the bread, and gave it to his friends, and said, … Continue reading »
Giving Back (May 14, 2012)
…Opening To… The liturgy of the Eucharist is best understood as a journey or procession. It is the journey of the church into the dimension of the Kingdom. (Alexander Schmemann) …Listening In… Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God. (Ephesians 5:2, and an “Offertory … Continue reading »
Be Part of the Solution (May 10, 2012)
…Opening To… The purpose of the worship of God is to help us see our dependence on God and the vast resources that God wants to lavish on our lives. (Ian S. Markham) …Listening In… Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have … Continue reading »
Prayer is Central (May 9, 2012)
…Opening To… The purpose of the worship of God is to help us see our dependence on God and the vast resources that God wants to lavish on our lives. (Ian S. Markham) …Listening In… Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, … Continue reading »
Tradition (May 8, 2012)
…Opening To… The purpose of the worship of God is to help us see our dependence on God and the vast resources that God wants to lavish on our lives. (Ian S. Markham) …Listening In… We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, … Continue reading »
Rejoice Always (May 4, 2012)
…Opening To… Worship is a way of seeing the world in the light of God. (Abraham Joshua Heschel) …Listening In… Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord … Continue reading »
Invitation (May 3, 2012)
…Opening To… Worship is a way of seeing the world in the light of God. (Abraham Joshua Heschel) …Listening In… Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly … Continue reading »
