Weekday Readings

Morning Prayer

for week beginning Monday 23rd May

The readings are those for Morning Prayer from the lectionary.

Every Day: In the morning: the day and its tasks; the world and its needs; the Church and her life
In the evening: peace; individuals and their needs
Monday: Ps 145, Deuteronomy 16.1-20, 1 Peter 1.1-12: The media and the arts. Farming and fishing. Commerce and industry. Those whose work is unfulfilling, stressful or fraught with danger. All who are unemployed.
The ministry team in the Akeman benefice and The Parish of Fritwell.
Tuesday: Ps 19, Deuteronomy 17.8-end, 1 Peter 1.13-end John and Charles Wesley, evangelists, hymn writers, 1791 and 1788: All who are sick in body, mind or spirit. Those in the midst of famine or disaster. Victims of abuse and violence, intolerance and prejudice. Those who are bereaved. All who work in the medical and healing professions.
The ministry team in the Bicester benefice and The Parish of Lower Heyford.
Wednesday: Ps 30, Deuteronomy 18.9-end, 1 Peter 2.1-10 The Venerable Bede, monk, scholar, historian, 735 Aldhelm, bishop, 709: The social services. All who work in the criminal justice system. Victims and perpetrators of crime. The work of aid agencies throughout the world. Those living in poverty or under oppression.
The ministry team in the Cherwell Valley benefice and The Parish of Souldern.
Thursday: Ps 57, Deuteronomy 19, 1 Peter 2.11-end Augustine, archbishop, 605 John Calvin, reformer, 1564 Philip Neri, founder of the Oratorians, spiritual guide, 1595: Local government, community leaders. All who provide local services. Those who work with young or elderly people. Schools, colleges and universities. Emergency and rescue organisations.
The ministry team in the Ray Valley benefice and The Parish of Somerton.
Friday: Ps 138, Deuteronomy 21.22 - 22.8, 1 Peter 3.1-12: The Queen, members of parliament and the armed forces. Peace and justice in the world. Those who work for reconciliation. All whose lives are devastated by war and civil strife. Prisoners, refugees and homeless people.
The ministry team in the Shelswell benefice and The Parish of Ardley with Fewcott, the Staff & Patients at Mantsonyane Hospital & The Residents & Staff at Fewcott House.
Saturday: Ps 146, Deuteronomy 24.5-end, 1 Peter 3.13-end Lanfranc, monk, archbishop,scholar, 1089: Our homes, families, friends and all whom we love. Those whose time is spent caring for others. Those who are close to death. Those who have lost hope. The worship of the Church.
Our Bishop Colin, Archdeacon Julian, Area Dean Charles and The Parish of Upper Heyford.

In production of the readings for Morning Prayer copyright material is included from, The Christian Year: Calendar, Lectionary and Collects; copyright © The Archbishops’ Council of the Church of England.

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