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Suggestions for the Liturgy
The hour of prayer is just that: an
hour before the Lord in silence. It might be possible to start with the
Eucharist. It might be possible to have the Blessed Sacrament Exposed. If it is
possible to be in church with others, so much the better; however if this is not
possible, it should in no way deter spending an hour in prayer, wherever,
however we can.
What follows might be of use:
A prayer of William Laud, Archbishop
of Canterbury
Almighty God,
who art one Lord,
and hast called us to glorify thee
as one body in Christ:
We earnestly pray for the restoration
of the visible unity of the catholic Church;
that all who confess thy holy name
may be reunited,
as at the beginning,
in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship,
in the breaking of bread and in prayers.
Remove from us and from others
all suspicions and prejudices
and whatever may hinder thy purpose;
and endue us with such love towards thee
and towards one another
that we may be one in thee;
to whom be all praise and glory,
now and for evermore.
Amen.
Collect
for St Mark’s Day, from the Book of Common Prayer
O Almighty
God,
who hast instructed thy holy Church
with the heavenly doctrine of thy Evangelist Saint Mark;
Give us grace, that, being not like children
carried away with every blast of vain doctrine,
we may be established in the truth of thy holy Gospel;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Collect
for Saint Simon and Saint Jude, Apostles, from the Book of Common Prayer
O Almighty
God,
who hast built thy Church
upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets,
Jesus Christ himself being the head cornerstone:
Grant us so to be joined together
in unity of spirit by their doctrine,
that we may be made an holy temple
acceptable unto thee;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
From
‘After the Third Collect,’ by Eric Milner-White
O God and
Father of all,
whom the whole heavens adore;
Let the whole earth also worship thee,
all kingdoms obey thee,
all tongues confess and bless thee,
and all the sons of men love thee and serve thee in peace;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
For use at the Eucharist
Opening Prayer
God our Father
in Christ your have shown your glory in the world.
Guide the church in the continuing work
of the Oxford Movement
that we may proclaim your name,
persevere in the faith
and be joined together in mutual love
so that the world may believe in the one you have sent:
Jesus Christ your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God for ever and ever. Amen
Prayer over the Gifts
Father,
we celebrate the sacrifice of your Son.
May it give increase and new purpose
to the work of the Oxford Movement
today.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer after Communion
Father,
you sustain us with your word and the body of your Son.
Watch over us always,
so that we may grow in faith, holiness,
and loving service.
Grant this through Christ our Lord.
| Prayer of the Faithful ‘The Church would, first of all, have to be constant, as before, in
intercession. No despiteful usage, no persecution, could warrant her in ceasing
to pray, as did her first fathers and patterns, for the State, and all who are
in authority. That duty once well and cordially performed, all other duties, so
to speak, are secured.’
Inspired by these words, preached by John Keble a century and half ago today,
in the power of the Spirit we make our prayer to the Father, in the name of
Jesus the Lord:
For the Catholic Church throughout the world; for all bishops, priests,
deacons and religious, and all who hold and teach the faith which comes to us
from the Apostles . . Let us pray to the Lord . . . . .
Lord, hear us
For the re-union of Christendom; for the Holy Father, Pope .Benedict, for
Bartholomew the Ecumenical Patriarch, for Rowan, Archbishop of Canterbury, and
for N our bishop . . Let us pray to the Lord . . . . .
Lord, hear us
For this country, for Elizabeth our Queen; for her Government and all who
serve in Parliament; for all Judges and those who work in our Courts . . . .
Let us pray to the Lord . . . . . Lord, hear us
For the peace of the world; that justice and equity may in all things direct
the minds and hearts of those set in authority over their fellow citizens . . .
. Let us pray to the Lord . . . . . Lord, hear us
For all who suffer; for the sad, the lonely, the confused; for all who are
sick, especially those whom we now name in the silence of our hearts . . .
Let us pray to the Lord . . . . . Lord, hear us
For the dead; especially for John Keble, priest; for all who have died
recently; for those whose anniversaries fall today . . .
Let us pray to the Lord . . . . . Lord, hear us
As we commit ourselves afresh to the Catholic renewal of our Church, we call
upon the prayers of Our blessed Lady, the glorious and ever-virgin Mother of God
. . .Hail Mary . . . .
Father all-powerful, creator of all things, judge of the living and the dead,
you have raised our Lord Jesus Christ from death to life, resplendent in glory
as the King of all the ages. Open our hearts to Christ who is our Future; free
the whole world to rejoice in his peace, to glory in his justice, and to be made
new in the power of his love, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God for ever and ever. Amen.
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