Second Sunday after Easter

 

I bid your prayers of thanksgiving this Sunday and throughout the week for the life and service of John Paul ii,

 

ALMIGHTY God, we remember this day before thee thy faithful servant, John Paul ii , we give thanks for his leadership and example in your Church, and we pray thee that, having opened to him the gates of larger life, thou wilt receive him more and more into thy joyful service; that he may win, with thee and thy servants everywhere, the eternal victory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

********************************************** Today's Collect *********************************

 

The Second Sunday after Easter

ALMIGHTY God, who hast given thine only Son to be unto us both a sacrifice for sin, and also an ensample of godly life; Give us grace that we may always most thankfully receive that his inestimable benefit, and also daily endeavour ourselves to follow the blessed steps of his most holy life; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

One Flock, One Shepherd

1 St. Peter ii. 19. St. John x. 11 & Homily.