“The Lord is risen indeed, alleluia. ”
COLLECT: Let us pray that we may live Christ’s risen life.
A time of silence.
Lord of all life and power, who through the might resurrection of your Son overcame the old order of sin and death to make all things new in him: grant that we, being dead to sin and alive to you in Jesus Christ, may reign with him in glory; to whom with you and the Holy Spirit be praise and honour, glory and might, now and in all eternity. Amen.
A Prayer In Seeking an Archbishop for this Diocese as the Archbishop Election Board work to discern who it is that God is calling to this role. Eternal God, shepherd and guide, in your mercy give your Church in the Diocese of Brisbane a shepherd after your own heart who will walk in your ways, and with loving care watch over your people. Give us a leader of vision and a teacher of your truth. So may your Church be built up and your name be glorified; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 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
The Resurrection of Our Lord: Easter Day
1st New Testament Reading: Acts 10:34-43
Psalm: The Easter Anthem (Hymn To The Risen Christ)
2nd New Testament Reading: Colossians 3:1-4
Gospel: Matthew: 28: 1-10
Prayers For Easter Day
Priest: God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but so that the world might be saved through him. So let us bring the needs of the whole world to the foot of the cross of Christ.
1 Pray for the Church of God throughout the world, that God the almighty, eternal One will guide it, and gather it in unity and peace. (pause for silent prayer)
Lord, in your mercy All: hear our prayer.
Holy God, you have shown your glory to all nations in Christ your Son: guide the work of your Church, help it to keep the faith, proclaim your Name, and bring your salvation to all people.
2 Pray for all God’s people in their vocation and ministry, for all bishops, priests and deacons, for Jeremy our Regional Bishop and Geoff our Primate, and for all who are preparing for baptism and confirmation (pause for silent prayer)
Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer.
Holy God, by your Spirit you teach your Church and make us holy: help each of us to do your work more faithfully.
3 Pray for all who confess Christ crucified, that God will heal our divisions. (pause for silent prayer)
Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer.
Holy God, in baptism you make us one in Christ: help us to persevere in faith, and make us one in love and service.
4 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, and for the Jewish people, the first to hear the word of God. (pause for silent prayer)
Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer.
Holy God, long ago you gave your promise to Abraham and Sarah. Bless the people you first made your own: keep them in the love of your Name, and in faithfulness to your covenant.
5 Pray for all who do not look to Christ as Saviour, and all who do not believe in God. (pause for silent prayer)
Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer.
Holy God, you created man and woman in your image: draw all people to yourself, that they may acknowledge you as the maker and redeemer of all, and know Christ’s mercy and grace.
6 Pray for the peace of the world, for those in authority, and for all who shape our common life. (pause for silent prayer)
Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer.
Holy God, you desire justice for all the earth: guide our leaders and guard all peoples in the way of righteousness, freedom and peace.
7 Pray for the sick, the dying and all in need; for the homeless, the hungry and the oppressed; for those in darkness and despair. (pause for silent prayer)
Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer.
Holy God, all tenderness and healing flow from you: give strength to the weary and courage to the downhearted, and show mercy to all who are in trouble.
Priest: Most merciful God, we commit ourselves to you and pray for the grace of a holy life, that, with all who have died and are alive in Christ, we may come to the fullness of eternal life, and the joy of the resurrection in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Next Week’s Bible Readings
Easter II
1st New Testament Reading: Acts 2: 14a, 22-32
Psalm: 16 (page 234 A.P.B.A.)
2nd New Testament Reading: 1 Peter 1: 1-12
Gospel: John 20: 19-31