“While he was still far off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion; he ran and put his arms around him and kissed him. ”
Collect: God of compassion, you are slow to anger, and full of mercy, welcoming sinners who return to you with penitent hearts: receive in your loving embrace all who come home to you, and seat them at your bountiful table, that, with all your children, they may feast with delight on all that satisfies the hungry heart. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Saviour, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
A Prayer for Ukraine
God of peace and justice, we pray for the people of Ukraine today.
We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons. We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow, that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them. We pray for those with power over war or peace, for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions. Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear, that you would hold and protect them. We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Amen
Archbishop Justin Welby: Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop Stephen Cottrell: Archbishop of York.
Today’s Bible Readings
Lent IV
Old Testament Reading: Joshua 5: 2-12
Psalm 32 (A.P.B.A. page 252)
New Testament Reading: 2 Corinthians 5: 16-21
Gospel: Luke 15: 11-32
Prayers For The World And The Church
For The World: We pray for a right spirit of peace and cooperation to overcome the spirit of hatred, bitterness, and division in all countries. We pray for relief of suffering of innocent victims in countries troubled by conflict and unrest. As we pray for the overcoming of the spirit of hatred, bitterness, and division we continue to pray for the unrest between Ukraine and Russia. For those who are innocent victims of others hunger for power and greed. For those who have fled their homeland, and now have no place to call home. We pray for and give thanks for the citizens of neighbouring countries of Ukraine who are assisting those who are fleeing.
Our Country: We pray for the branches of Legacy and give thanks for their work around Australia. We give thanks for those who spend their lives caring for others. We continue to pray for the Ukrainian communities throughout Australia as this time as they await news of family, and friends, of loved ones.
World Wide Anglican Community: The Church of The Province of Myanmar: for their Bishop, clergy and people. We pray for your Church in the Ukraine. For the priests of your church who have stayed in Ukraine to continue to care, both spirituality and pastorally; for your people; and continue to minster the Sacraments and to support those who are unable to leave.
The Anglican Church of Australia: The Diocese of Willochra: John Stead-Bishop, clergy and people.
Our Diocese: The Parish of Bundaberg: Keith Dean-Jones -Parish Priest, assistant clergy and people of the parish.
Ministry of Anglicare S.Q.: for Community Aged and Disability South Coast.
Defence Force Anglicans: We pray for the work of Legacy and its work with War Widows and Widowers and families. We give thanks for the work Legacy offers to those who have suffered in war.
Our Parish: We give thanks that we were able to put your Mission into Action, Lord, by assisting Sesame Lane Day Care as they recover from flooding. We give thanks for the numerous donation of items which will assist Sesame Lane to continue to offer child care.
Our Community: we pray for those within our community who are benefactors of the work of Legacy. For the work of Legacy that goes unnoticed within the community but is welcomed by those who receive from them.
Other Denominations Within Our Community: for the neighbouring Parish of Redcliffe and The Wesyleyan Methodist Church; for their clergy, ministers and congregations.
Those Seeking Healing: Lesley, Sonia, Noah, Dorothy, Ken, Stuart, Rod, Jan, Joan, Barbara, Iris, Fran, Lois, Sharon & Ben, Gwen, Kevin, Coral, Elizabeth Mac,
Those Mourning: For those who mourn the death of a loved one at this time.
Departed: For those who have lost their lives in the war in Ukraine: for soldiers; and for civilians: men, woman and children; young and old; and also for Russian soldiers.
Years Minds: Gordon Bust (30/07) Alec Fisher (30/18)
Next Week’s Bible Readings
Lent V:
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 43; 16-21
Psalm: Psalm 126 page 362 A.B.P.A
New Testament Reading: Philippians 3: 3-14
Gospel: John 12: 1-8