A Song of Creation Benedicite, omnia opera Domini Glorify the Lord, all you works of the Lord, praise him and highly exalt him for ever. In the firmament of his power, glorify the Lord, praise him and highly exalt him for ever. The Cosmic Order Glorify the Lord, you angels and all powers of the…
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Collect for Evening Prayer
The Collect Lord Jesus, stay with us, for evening is at hand and the day is past; be our companion in the way, kindle our hearts, and awaken hope, that we may know you as you are revealed in Scripture and the breaking of bread. Grant this for the sake of your love. Amen. The…
Daily Bible Readings & Prayer – June 3, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1D-z9FFlMI Psalm 97 The Glory of God’s Reign 1 The Lord is king! Let the earth rejoice;     let the many coastlands be glad! 2 Clouds and thick darkness are all around him;     righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. 3 Fire goes before him,     and consumes his adversaries on every side. 4 His lightnings light up the world;…
The Evening Prayer – Looking at Some of the “Other” Things Written in the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer & Comparing that to Other Evening Prayers and Light versus Darkness
I recently came across a phrase suggesting that other than the well-used “Dirty Pages” of the Book of Common Prayer, most Episcopalians know little about is written in their official book of prayers and services. I decided it was time to check out what else this book contains. At my recent Episcopalian Inquirer’s Class, our…
What Do Episcopalians Believe? Episcopalians Believe in Inclusion – Bishop Budde Spoke about Inclusion at the National Prayer Service in 2025
I have been an Episcopalian most of my life, but as a child, I was a Southern Baptist. Before I became an Episcopalian, I participated in an Episcopalian Inquirer’s Class, but that was many years ago. This past week, I have joined another Episcopalian Inquirer’s Class. It has been about 40 years since I became…