BLESSED Lord, who has caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant that we may hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that by patience and comfort of your holy Word, we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which You have given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
O Shepherd of Souls,O Shepherd of souls and O first voice through whom all creation was summoned, now to you, to you may it give pleasure and dignity
to liberate us from our miseries and languishing.
O Ruby Blood O ruby blood which flowed from on high where divinity touched.
You are a flower that the winter of the serpent’s breath can never injure.
READING Philippians 1:3-11
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Holy Spirit, Comforting fire, Life of all creation. Anointing the sick, cleansing body and soul, Fill this body! Holy Spirit, Sacred breath, Fire of love, Sweetest taste, Beautiful aroma, Fill this heart!
Holy Spirit, Filling the world, from the heights to the deep, Raining from clouds, filling rivers and sea, Fill this mind!
Holy Spirit, Forgiving and giving, uniting strangers, reconciling enemies, Seeking the lost, and enfolding us together, Fill these gathered here!
Pray for the People on the List
Holy Spirit, Bringing light into dark places, igniting praise, Greatest gift, our Hope and Encourager, Holy Spirit of Christ, we praise you! Amen.
