Our Sacred Roots: The Priesthood of All Believers

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T he S eason from E aster to P entecost

Petitions and Supplications, Ending with the Lord’s Prayer Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

~ Matthew 6.9-13 (KJV)

Doxology (and/or closing song) Praise God fromwhom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. Departing to Serve

Benediction Be present, O Lord, to our supplications; that as we trust that the Saviour of mankind is seated with Thee in Thy Majesty, so we may feel that, according to His promise, He abideth with us unto the end of the world; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

~ Mozarabic Missal and Breviary, in J. Robert Wright, Readings for the Daily Office from the Early Church. NewYork: The Church Hymnal Corporation, 1991. p. 59.

Affirmation for the Day Thursday (Ascension Day): Jesus has ascended to God’s right hand, with all power and authority now subject to him. Pray without Ceasing – Flash Prayer for the Day Lord Jesus, you have ascended on high and led a host of captives in your train, and given gifts to those who trust in you.