Be present, O merciful God, and protect us through the silent hours of this night, so that we who are wearied by the changes and chances of this fleeting world, may rest upon your eternal changelessness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Monday, 28 February 2022
Saturday, 26 February 2022
Compline (night prayer) - Saturday, 26 February 2022
Jesus' glory is made visible on the mountain top.
We pray that same glory will be present with the people of Ukraine to bring comfort, strength and hope.
Friday, 25 February 2022
Compline (night prayer) - Friday, 25 February 2022
Truly the Spirit of the LORD God is upon us: May this night the poor in spirit, captive, broken and in darkness know the indwelling and blessing of our God. Amen.
Thursday, 24 February 2022
Compline (night prayer) - Thursday, 24 February 2022
Reflecting on our journeying: The pleasant path, the stony and difficult way, the slippery, the hard climb and descents into despair - may we at the end of the day find rest in You and strength for tomorrow. Amen.
Wednesday, 23 February 2022
Compline (night prayer) - Wednesday, 23 February 2022
Give us the courage to be witnesses to the Love of God made flesh for us that the world might know God's power to save. Amen.
Today (23 Feb) the Church celebrates the life and ministry of Polycarp and reflects upon his martyrdom
Polycarp (of Smyrna) is honoured as one of the first Christian martyrs. He had been Bishop of Smyrna on the Aegean coast of Asia Minor for over forty years when the persecution of Christians began. He was arrested and given the option to renounce his faith and so save his life.
His response was: ‘I have been Christ’s servant for eighty-six years and he has done me no harm. Can I now blaspheme my King and my Saviour?’ He was immediately burnt at the stake.
His remains were gathered together and buried outside the city; thus began the practice of celebrating the eucharist over his burial place on the anniversary of his death, a practice which also grew over the martyrs’ tombs in the Roman catacombs.
Polycarp died in the year 155.
His response was: ‘I have been Christ’s servant for eighty-six years and he has done me no harm. Can I now blaspheme my King and my Saviour?’ He was immediately burnt at the stake.
His remains were gathered together and buried outside the city; thus began the practice of celebrating the eucharist over his burial place on the anniversary of his death, a practice which also grew over the martyrs’ tombs in the Roman catacombs.
Polycarp died in the year 155.
Tuesday, 22 February 2022
Compline (night prayer) - Tuesday, 22 February 2022
Lord grant us the simplicity of heart and purity of nature to treasure those around us and, sensing Your heart's desire for all creation serve as Your people. Amen.
Monday, 21 February 2022
Compline (night prayer) - Monday, 21 February 2022
We pray for those we love, thankful that Jesus intercedes for us and with us to our loving Father who listens and responds.
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