WORSHIP AT HOME for the

1st SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

“I love the Lord because he has heard my voice,

he inclined his ear to me when I called to him” (from psalm 116)

Hymn:All praise be yours, for you, O King divine,

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Your rightful glory freely did resignThat in our darkened hearts your grace might shine.

Alleluia!

2 You came to us in lowliness of thought;By you the outcast and the poor were sought,

And by your death was God's salvation wrought. Alleluia!

3 O Jesus, let your mind within us be,For you were servant that we might be free

And humbly stooped to death on Calvary. Alleluia!

4 Therefore you are, by God's eternal vow,Most high exalted o'er all creatures now

And giv'n the name to which all knees shall bow. Alleluia!

5 Let ev'ry tongue confess with one accordIn heav'n and earth that Jesus Christ is Lord,

And God the Father be by all adored. Alleluia!

Prayer of Confession: We have too often exchanged the worship of the living

God for idols of our own imagining.As we gather to offer our praises to the holy and

undivided Trinity, and to worship him in spirit and in truth,let us call to mind our sins:

Father, you come to meet us when we return to you:Lord, have mercy.Lord, have mercy.Jesus, you died on the cross for our sins:2

Christ, have mercy.Christ, have mercy.Spirit, you give us life and peace:Lord, have mercy.Lord, have mercy.

The Absolution:May the God of love and power by his Spiritforgive you, heal you,strengthen youand raise you to new lifein Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Gloria:Glory to God in the highest,and peace to his people on earth.Lord God, heavenly King,almighty God and Father,we worship you, we give you thanks,we praise you for your glory.Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,

Lord God, Lamb of God,you take away the sin of the world:have mercy on us;you are seated at the right hand of the Father:receive our prayer.For you alone are the Holy One,you alone are the Lord,you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ,

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with the Holy Spirit,in the glory of God the Father.Amen.

The Collect: Almighty and everlasting God,you have given us your servants grace,by the confession of a true faith,to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinityand in the power of the divine majesty to worship the Unity:keep us steadfast in this faith,that we may evermore be defended from all adversities;through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Gospel Reading   Matthew 9.35 - 10.8 Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and curing every disease and every sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the

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labourers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest.’Then Jesus summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to cure every disease and every sickness.

These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon, also known as Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax-collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed him.

These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: ‘Go nowhere among the Gentiles, and enter no town of the Samaritans, but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. As you go, proclaim the good news, “The kingdom of heaven has come near.” Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. You received without payment; give without payment.

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The Reflection by Fr Richard Rohr: Franciscan Richard Rohr founded the Centre for Action and Contemplation in 1987 because he saw a deep need for the integration of both action and contemplation. He writes:

If we pray but don’t act justly, our faith won’t bear fruit. And without contemplation, activists burn out and even well-intended actions can cause more harm than good. In today’s religious, environmental, and political climate our compassionate engagement is urgent and vital.Our theme this year is really our original theme, the name of the centre that we chose thirty- two and a half years ago, the Centre for Action and Contemplation. They’re called the supreme Christian art form; really, supreme Buddhist art form - I think any mature religion

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would say the same. The point is, how can we do them both together? “Together” is the important word.So, we’ve often said that the word “and,” hidden in the middle, is more important than action, more important than contemplation. How do we act in a heartfelt, in-depth, sincere, loving, truthful way—that’s a lot, I know—and how do we contemplate while not standing or sitting in isolation, that we’re aware that we’re part of the whole, that we’re holding the whole, that we’re one of the whole, that we believe in the whole? We’re not setting ourselves above the whole as if I’m the pray-er and ‘they’ are the prayed for, you see? (I recognize my own complicity in the “burden of sin,” as Paul puts it.)

I recognize too my own enjoyment with the rest of creation in the weight of glory. Now when we can do that, I think we live - when the inner is connected to the outer, when neither one of them is operating independently, but they both feed on one another — hear that in a good way! — that your action feeds on your soul life, and your soul life is moving toward concrete caring for the world.

Take a minute or so to contemplate what this means for you The Lord’s PrayerOur 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.

Hymn:Among us and before us, Lord You stand

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with arms outstretched and bread and wine at hand. Confronting those unworthy of a crumb,

You ask that to Your table we should come.

Who dare say No, when such is Your resolve our first to witness, suffer and absolve,

our best to raise in lives by God forgiven,our souls to fill on earth with food from heaven?

Who dare say No, when such is Your intent to love the selves we famish and resent, to cradle our uncertainties

and fear,to kindle hope as You in faith draw near?

Who dare say No, when such is Your request that each around Your table should be guest, that hear the

ancient word should live as new 'take, eat and drink – all this is meant for you'?

No more we hesitate and wonder why;no more we stand indifferent, scared or shy.

Your invitation leads us to say Yes,to meet You where You nourish, heal and bless.

The Creed: We believe in God the Father, who created all things:

for by his will they were created and have their being.We believe in God the Father  from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named8

We believe in God the Son, who was slain: for with his blood he purchased us for God, from every tribe and language, from every people and nation.We believe in God the Son who lives in our hearts through faith, and fills us with his love.We believe in the Holy Spirit who strengthens us with power from on highWe are called by him from every tribe and tongue and people and nation a kingdom of priests to serve our God.We believe in One God, Father Son and Holy Spirit. Amen

Our Prayers

We come boldly to the throne of grace,praying to the almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spiritfor mercy and grace.

We pray for the world, created by your love,

for its nations and governments …especially in this time of fear

and unrest. Extend to all people your

justice and peace, pardoning love, and mercy.

We pray for the Church, created for your glory,for its ministry to reflect your love…

Extend to us, especially in this time of uncertainty and change, your reasurance, your vision and your grace.

We pray for families and individuals, created in your image,9

for the persecuted, the anxious, the lonely, the bereaved, the sick in mind or body and the dying …Breathe on us the breath of lifeand bring to your healing your hope and your peace.

We pray for ourselves and all whom we remember before you;Give us the gift of knowledge of your constant presence;And give us mercy and grace and joy for all eternity,as we worship you, saying,Holy, holy, holy Lord,God of power and might,heaven and earth are full of your glory.Hosanna in the highest. Amen.

(Here you may wish to spend a moment praying for those people or things particularly on your mind at the

moment)

Merciful Father, accept these prayers for the sake of your Son,

Jesus Christ our lord. Amen.The Lord’s PrayerOur Father who 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.

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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.

The Peace:Peace to you from God our heavenly Father.

Peace from his Son Jesus Christ who is our peace.Peace from the Holy Spirit, the life-giver.

The peace of the triune God be always with you

Saying “And also with you” we share this ‘peace beyond human understanding’ with the whole of

humanity and the entire Creation

Hymn:

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You servants of God, your Master proclaim, and publish abroad his wonderful name; 

the name all-victorious of Jesus extol; his kingdom is glorious and rules over all.

2 God rules in the height, almighty to save; though hid from our sight, his presence we have; 

the great congregation his triumph shall sing, ascribing salvation to Jesus our King.

3 "Salvation to God, who sits on the throne!" let all cry aloud, and honour the Son; 

the praises of Jesus the angels proclaim, fall down on their faces and worship the Lamb.

4 Then let us adore and give him his right: all glory and power, all wisdom and might, all honour and blessing with angels above and thanks never ceasing for infinite love.

Closing Prayer:Almighty and eternal God

You have revealed yourself asFather, Son and Holy Spirit

And live and reign in the perfect unity of Love.Hold us firm in this faith

That we may know you in all your waysAnd evermore rejoice in your eternal glory

You who are three personsYet one God,

Now and for ever. Amen

The Blessing

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The Lord bless you and keep you:The Lord make his face to shine upon you,

and be gracious to you:The Lord lift up his countenance upon you

and give you peace:The Lord God almighty, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,

the holy and undivided Trinity,guard you, save you,

and bring you to that heavenly city,where he lives and reigns for ever and ever.

Amen.

The Dismissal

Be at peace in loving and serving the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

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