An Icon of Jesus

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Prayer Source = James G. Kirk, When We Gather:  A Book of Prayers for Worship, Year C (Philadelphia, PA:  Geneva Press, 1985)

Corresponds to Proper 29

http://ordinarytimedevotions.wordpress.com/2011/11/17/proper-29-year-b/

http://ordinarytimedevotions.wordpress.com/2011/05/29/proper-29-year-a/

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We come into your courts with praise, O God, and sing in glad adoration.  You fill the temple with your majestic presence; we bow in awe at the sight of your holiness.  Your goodness and mercy shall follow us all the days of our life, as in Christ we shall dwell in your house forever.

Christ in Majesty, Chartres Cathedral

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Prayer Source = James G. Kirk, When We Gather:  A Book of Prayers for Worship, Year C (Philadelphia, PA:  Geneva Press, 1985)

Corresponds to Proper 28:

http://ordinarytimedevotions.wordpress.com/2011/11/11/proper-28-year-b/

http://ordinarytimedevotions.wordpress.com/2011/05/24/proper-28-year-a/

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God of righteousness, truth, and justice, who did judge your people according to the statues delivered to Moses, we praise you for the mercy of Christ’s intercession.  In Christ’s name we gather and are assured of your presence; we bow in adoration; we sing of your glory; your word is proclaimed for our guidance and nurture.  Look now with favor on our worship, as in Christ we seek to be faithful.

Fire

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Prayer Source = James G. Kirk, When We Gather:  A Book of Prayers for Worship, Year C (Philadelphia, PA:  Geneva Press, 1985)

Corresponds to Proper 27

http://ordinarytimedevotions.wordpress.com/2011/11/10/proper-27-year-b/

http://ordinarytimedevotions.wordpress.com/2011/05/19/proper-27-year-a/

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You are worthy of all praise, O God; your judgment is sure.  Like a refiner’s fire, you purify your people and temper their desires.  The heat is your love for them; the flame is the Spirit’s power within; the light is the light which illumines the world.  Come, fire from above, and fill our beings, as we worship and adore our maker.

Kauai, Hawaii

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Prayer Source = James G. Kirk, When We Gather:  A Book of Prayers for Worship, Year C (Philadelphia, PA:  Geneva Press, 1985)

Corresponds to Proper 26

http://ordinarytimedevotions.wordpress.com/2013/05/09/proper-26-year-c/

http://ordinarytimedevotions.wordpress.com/2011/11/08/proper-26-year-b/

http://ordinarytimedevotions.wordpress.com/2011/05/13/proper-26-year-a/

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O God of our salvation, with dread deeds you answer us with deliverance; you are the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas.  By your strength you establish the mountains and still the waters.  You calm the troubled breasts of all who put their trust in you.  We shall not cease to give you praise and bless your holy name.

A Tower at York, England

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Prayer Source = James G. Kirk, When We Gather:  A Book of Prayers for Worship, Year C (Philadelphia, PA:  Geneva Press, 1985)

Corresponds to Proper 25

http://ordinarytimedevotions.wordpress.com/2013/05/08/proper-25-year-c/

http://ordinarytimedevotions.wordpress.com/2011/11/07/proper-25-year-b/

http://ordinarytimedevotions.wordpress.com/2011/05/11/proper-25-year-a/

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Shield and Defender, how worthy are you of the praises we bring.  We sing of your mercy; we tell of your glory; we speak of your greatness to the assembled throng.  We need only cry aloud and you will hear, O God; you send your Spirit as our comfort and strength.  We shall dwell evermore within your enfolding protection through the faith of Christ Jesus, in whose name we pray.

M16:  Pillars of Creation

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Prayer Source = James G. Kirk, When We Gather:  A Book of Prayers for Worship, Year C (Philadelphia, PA:  Geneva Press, 1985)

Corresponds to Proper 24

http://ordinarytimedevotions.wordpress.com/2013/05/08/proper-24-year-c/

http://ordinarytimedevotions.wordpress.com/2011/11/06/proper-24-year-b/

http://ordinarytimedevotions.wordpress.com/2011/05/07/proper-24-year-a/

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Righteous One of all generations, how glorious is your name.  You speak and worlds are created; you establish the boundaries of the seas and the land.  Your countenance illumines the heavens above us; your righteousness is known throughout all the earth.  We live by your mercy and depend on your blessings; we give you all praise.

High Altar, St. Mary Anglican Church, Redcliffe, Bristol, England

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Prayer Source = James G. Kirk, When We Gather:  A Book of Prayers for Worship, Year C (Philadelphia, PA:  Geneva Press, 1985)

Corresponds to Proper 23

http://ordinarytimedevotions.wordpress.com/2013/05/02/proper-23-year-c/

http://ordinarytimedevotions.wordpress.com/2011/11/02/proper-23-year-b/

http://ordinarytimedevotions.wordpress.com/2011/05/02/proper-23-year-a/

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We come within the gates of your heavenly dominion and enter your courts to give you our praise.  You are God whose splendor fills all the temple; our eyes behold the signs of your steadfast love.  With our hands cleansed through the forgiveness of Jesus we shall go about your altar singing songs of thanksgiving.  Your works are wondrous and worthy of tribute; hear our rejoicing as we lift before you glad adoration.

Prayer of Confession for the Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost:

http://gatheredprayers.wordpress.com/2010/08/23/hostility-fractures-the-body/

Jesus Icon

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Prayer Source = James G. Kirk, When We Gather:  A Book of Prayers for Worship, Year C (Philadelphia, PA:  Geneva Press, 1985)

Corresponds to Proper 22:

http://ordinarytimedevotions.wordpress.com/2013/05/01/proper-22-year-c/

http://ordinarytimedevotions.wordpress.com/2011/10/27/proper-22-year-b/

http://ordinarytimedevotions.wordpress.com/2011/04/24/proper-22-year-a/

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We shall dwell in your house, O God, and seek to live upright and blameless lives in Christ Jesus, our guide.  You show us your mercy; Christ teaches us justice; we live by your Spirit, who enlightens our way.  Blessed Trinity, you do not forsake us; who can walk with integrity because of your love.  Hear our glad praises as we enter your sanctuary; you are worthy of all glory your children can bring.

Gaberoun Lake, Libya

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Prayer Source = James G. Kirk, When We Gather:  A Book of Prayers for Worship, Year C (Philadelphia, PA:  Geneva Press, 1985)

Corresponds to Proper 21

http://ordinarytimedevotions.wordpress.com/2013/04/19/proper-21-year-c/

http://ordinarytimedevotions.wordpress.com/2011/10/25/proper-21-year-b/

http://ordinarytimedevotions.wordpress.com/2011/04/15/proper-21-year-a/

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Your goodness goes beyond us, O Holy Redeemer, and the upright rejoice in your radiant splendor.  Your touch turns deserts into pools of living water; as you embrace the land, its yield abounds.  With wisdom you implant, we shall proclaim your virtue; through our Savior Christ Jesus we shall sing your praise without ceasing.

Prayer of Confession for the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost:

http://gatheredprayers.wordpress.com/2010/08/23/the-greater-our-greed-becomes/

Model of the Second Temple, Jerusalem

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Prayer Source = James G. Kirk, When We Gather:  A Book of Prayers for Worship, Year C (Philadelphia, PA:  Geneva Press, 1985)

Corresponds to Proper 20

http://ordinarytimedevotions.wordpress.com/2013/04/10/proper-20-year-c/

http://ordinarytimedevotions.wordpress.com/2011/10/24/proper-20-year-b/

http://ordinarytimedevotions.wordpress.com/2011/03/29/proper-20-year-a/

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Giver of every good and perfect gift, your steadfast love endures forever.  You redeem the nations from distress and trouble; you gather the nations from the corners of the earth.  We enter your courts singing thanksgiving for the bountiful mercies you lavish upon us.  Hear our glad praises and be pleased with our worship, for you are worthy of all honor.