Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 76th General Convention authorized for inclusion in Holy Women, Holy Men: Celebrating the Saints (Lesser Feasts and Fasts 2009) commons for Artists and Writers, The Blessed Virgin Mary, God-bearer, Care of God's Creation, Goodness of God's Creation, On the Occasion of a Disaster, On the Anniversary of a Disaster, Prophetic Witness in the Church, Prophetic Witness in Society, Reconciliation and Forgiveness, and Scientists and Environmentalists, as follows:
Artists & Writers
I
Collect: Eternal God, light of the world and Creator of all that is good and lovely: We bless thy name for inspiring [N. and] all those who, with images and words, hath filled us with desire and love for thee; through Jesus Christ our Savior, who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
II
Collect: Eternal God, light of the world and Creator of all that is good and lovely, We bless your name for inspiring [N. and] all those who with images and words have filled us with desire and love for you; through Jesus Christ our Savior, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Psalm Lessons
90: 14-17 1 Chronicles 29:14b-19
2 Corinthians 3:1-3
John 21:15-17, 24-25
Preface: Because in the beauty of holiness thou hast called us to worship thee; and hast given faithful artists and writers to illumine our prayer from age to age.
Preface: Because in the beauty of holiness you call us to worship you, and you have given to illumine our prayer from age to age.
The Blessed Virgin Mary, Godbearer
Collect: Almighty God, by thy saving grace thou didst call Mary of Nazareth to be the mother of thine only Son: inspire us by the same grace to follow her example of bearing God to the world. We pray through Jesus Christ her son our Savior. Amen.
Collect: Almighty God, of your saving grace you called Mary of Nazareth to be the mother of your only begotten Son: Inspire us by the same grace to follow her example of bearing God to the world. We pray through Jesus Christ her son our Savior. Amen.
or this
I. Holy God, we magnify they Name for calling the blessed Virgin Mary to bear thy Word of hope to the poor, the hungry, and those who have no voice: Give unto us thy grace and strength, that we might proclaim thy Good News in every age, with every tongue; through Jesus Christ our Savior, in the power of thy Holy Spirit. Amen.
II. Holy God, we magnify your Name for calling the blessed Virgin Mary to bear your Word of hope to the poor, the hungry, and those who have no voice: Give us grace and strength to proclaim your Good News in every age, with every tongue; through Jesus Christ our Savior, in the power of your Holy Spirit. Amen.
34:1-8 Isaiah 43:9-13, 19a
1 Corinthians 1:26-31
Luke 1:42-55
Preface: Because even as blessed Mary didst consent to become God-bearer for the world, thou hast called us to bear thy Word to all whom our lives touch.
Preface: Because as blessed Mary consented to become God-bearer for the world you call us to bear your Word to all whom our lives touch.
Care of God's Creation
Collect: Bountiful Creator, thou openest thy hand to satisfy the needs of every living creature: Make us continually thankful for thy loving providence, and grant that we, remembering the account we must one day give, may be faithful stewards of thine abundance, for the benefit of the whole creation; through Jesus Christ our Lord, through whom all things are made, who live and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Collect: Bountiful Creator, you open your hand to satisfy the needs of every living creature: Make us always thankful for your loving providence, and grant that we, remembering the account we must one day give, may be faithful stewards of your abundance, for the benefit of the whole creation; through Jesus Christ our Lord, through whom all things were made, and who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
145:1-7, 22 1 Kings 4:29-30, 33-34
Acts 17:24-31
John 1:1-5, 9-14
Preface: For thou hast brought us into being and called us to care for the earth.
Preface: Because you have brought us into being and called us to care for the earth.
Goodness of God's Creation
Collect: God of creation, we thank thee for all that thou hast made and called good: Grant that we may rightly serve and conserve the earth, and live at peace with all thy creatures; through Jesus Christ, the firstborn of all creation, in whom thou art reconciling the whole world unto thyself. Amen
Collect: God of creation, we thank you for all that you have made and called good: Grant that we may rightly serve and conserve the earth, and live at peace with all your creatures; through Jesus Christ, the firstborn of all creation, in whom you are reconciling the whole world to yourself. Amen.
104: 24-31 Job 14:7-9
Romans 1:20-23
Mark 16:14-15
Preface: Because in thy loving kindness, thou hast brought the whole creation into being and blessed its goodness.
Preface: Instead of a preface, Prayer D is recommended for use with this proper.
On the Occasion of a Disaster
Collect: Compassionate God, whose Son Jesus wept at the grave of his friend Lazarus: Draw near to us in this time of sorrow and anguish, comfort those who mourn, strengthen those who are weary, encourage those in despair, and lead us all to fullness of life; through the same Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen.
Collect: Compassionate God, whose Son Jesus wept at the grave of his friend Lazarus: Draw near to us in this time of sorrow and anguish, comfort those who mourn, strengthen those who are weary, encourage those in despair, and lead us all to fullness of life; through the same Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen
60:1-5 Job 14:7-13
or 130 or Jeremiah 31:15-20
or 80:1-7
or 23 Romans 8:35-38
or Revelation 21:1-7
or Romans 8:18-25
Luke 6:20-26
or Mark 13:14-27
Preface of God the Son
or Preface of the Commemoration of the Dead
On the Anniversary of a Disaster
Collect: God of steadfast love, who didst lead thy people through the wilderness: Be with us as we remember [and grieve]. By thy grace, lead us, we pray, in the path of new life, in the company of thy saints and angels; through Jesus Christ, the Savior and Redeemer of the world. Amen.
Collect: God of steadfast love, who led your people through the wilderness: Be with us as we remember [and grieve]. By your grace, lead us in the path of new life, in the company of your saints and angels; through Jesus Christ, the Savior and Redeemer of the world. Amen.
Prophetic Witness in the Church
Collect: Gracious Father, we pray for thy holy Catholic Church. Fill it with all truth, in all truth with all peace. Where it is corrupt, purify it; where it is in error, direct it; where in anything it is amiss, reform it. Where it is right, strengthen it; where it is in want, provide for it; where it is divided, reunite it; for the sake of Jesus Christ thy Son our Savior, who with thee and the Holy Spirit livest and reignest, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Collect: Gracious Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church. Fill it with all truth, in all truth with all peace. Where it is corrupt, purify it; where it is in error, direct it; where in anything it is amiss, reform it. Where it is right, strengthen it; where it is in want, provide for it; where it is divided, reunite it; for the sake of Jesus Christ your Son our Savior, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
12:1-7 Ezekiel 34:1-6, 20-22
Acts 22:30-23:10
Matthew 21:12-16
Preface: For thou dost cleanse and renew thy Church by the witness of thy saints, calling people in every age to holiness of life through the indwelling of thy Holy Spirit.
Preface: For you cleanse and renew your Church by the witness of your saints, calling people in every age to holiness of life through the indwelling of your Holy Spirit.
Prophetic Witness in Society
Collect: Almighty God, whose prophets hath taught us righteousness in the care of thy poor: By the guidance of thy Holy Spirit, grant that we may do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly in thy sight; through Jesus Christ, our Judge and Redeemer, who liveth and reigneth, with thee and the same Spirit ever one God. Amen.
Collect: Almighty God, whose prophets taught us righteousness in the care of your poor: By the guidance of your Holy Spirit, grant that we may do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly in your sight; through Jesus Christ, our Judge and Redeemer, who lives and reigns with you and the same Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
2:1-2, 10-12 Isaiah 55:11-56:1
Acts 14:14-17, 21-23
Mark 4:21-29
Preface: Because in every age thou hast called brave souls to proclaim righteousness for the transformation of the world, that all may welcome the coming of thy holy reign.
Preface: Because in every age you have called brave souls to proclaim righteousness for the transformation of the world, that all may welcome the coming of your holy reign.
Reconciliation and Forgiveness
Collect: God of compassion, thou hast reconciled us in Jesus Christ who is our peace: Enable us to live as Jesus lived, breaking down walls of hostility and healing enmity. Give us grace to make peace with those from whom we are divided, that, forgiven and forgiving, we may ever be one in Christ; who with thee and the Holy Spirit reignest for ever, one holy and undivided Trinity. Amen.
Collect: God of compassion, you have reconciled us in Jesus Christ who is our peace: Enable us to live as Jesus lived, breaking down walls of hostility and healing enmity. Give us grace to make peace with those from whom we are divided, that, forgiven and forgiving, we may ever be one in Christ; who with you and the Holy Spirit reigns for ever, one holy and undivided Trinity. Amen.
51:1-17 Genesis 8:12-17, 20-22
Hebrews 4:12-16
Luke 23:32-43
Preface: Because by the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ you have reconciled all things to yourself, not counting our sins against us and renewing our hearts to forgive as we have been forgiven.
Preface: Because by the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ thou hast reconciled all things to thyself, not counting our sins against us and renewing our hearts to forgive as we have been forgiven.
Scientists and Environmentalists
Collect: God of grace and glory, thou didst create and sustain the universe in majesty and beauty: We thank you for [N. and] all in whom thou hast planted the desire to know thy creation and to explore thy work and wisdom . Lead us, like them, to understand better the wonder and mystery of c reation; through Christ thine eternal Word, through whom all things were made. Amen.
Collect: God of grace and glory, you create and sustain the universe in majesty and beauty: We thank you for [N. and] all in whom you have planted the desire to know your creation and to explore your work and wisdom. Lead us, like them, to understand better the wonder and mystery of creation; through Christ your eternal Word, through whom all things were made. Amen.
34:8-14 Genesis 2:9-20
2 Corinthians 13:1-6
John 20:24-27
Preface: Because thou dost inspire us to seek thy face in the wonders of thy creation. Because, Holy God, mysterious and manifest, thou hast inspired searchers to know thee through thy creation, and revealest thy work, that thy people may rejoice in thy many gifts.
Preface: Because you inspire us to seek your face in the wonders of your creation.