Ian Opening Prayer Alcuin, Deacon, and Abbot of Tours, 804 Almighty
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Welcome Ian Opening prayer Alcuin, Deacon, and Abbot of Tours, 804 Almighty God, in a rude and barbarous age you raised up your deacon Alcuin to rekindle the light of learning: Illumine our minds, we pray, that amid the uncertainties and confusions of our own time we may show forth your eternal truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Dwelling in the Word Matthew 13:47-52 (NRSV) Jesus said to his disciples, “The kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and caught fish of every kind; when it was full, they drew it ashore, sat down, and put the good into baskets but threw out the bad. So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come out and separate the evil from the righteous and throw them into the furnace of fire, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Have you understood all this?” They answered, “Yes.” And he said to them, “Therefore every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like the master of a household who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old.” As you hear the passage being read, what word or phrase is God calling you to notice? As you hear the passage read a second time, what might God be calling you to try on at this time? Following this call, we invite you to follow up with one person on this call to share with them what you heard in your time of reflection with the Lord. You might text or email the person to see if they would like to partner with you. Prayers may be offered for ourselves and others. The Lord's Prayer (Host will mute all phones so you will not be hearing one another due to various time lags. You will hear the host of the call) Zoom call At end of zoom call The Closing Prayer For Rogation Days: For stewardship of creation O merciful Creator, your hand is open wide to satisfy the needs of every living creature: Make us always thankful for your loving providence; and grant that we, remembering the account that we must one day give, may be faithful stewards of your good gifts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Blessing .