Ordinary Options and Seasonal Propers

The liturgy has fixed and variable components. The Ordinary is the fixed order, the Propers those texts which vary with the season. In modern times the Ordinary has become more flexible; and has offered options unrelated to the variations of the season.

This booklet contains both the ordinary options, and the seasonal propers. It is primarily to provide the celebrant with necessary texts when the congregation is using the triple-fold card "Holy Eucharist"; but it will also provide much variety in support of the triple-fold card "Divine Service": and it will be of value when the fuller booklets are in use.

The Collects and readings are not printed here. They are provided in the current edition of "Sunday Readings", or by resorting to an officially printed Common Worship Lectionary.

Here are included Eucharistic Prayers B and E, which may take one of the  extended prefaces printed; and Prayers F and G which have invariable prefaces.

The pages of this book may be usefully copied separately and used in a loose leaf Altar book tailored to the needs of a particular church or chaplain.
Introductions to Confession

General

God so loved the world
that he gave his only Son Jesus Christ
to save us from our sins,
to be our advocate in heaven,
and to bring us to eternal life.
Let us confess our sins in penitence and faith,
firmly resolved to keep God’s commandments
and to live in love and peace with all.

Gathered together as God’s family,
let us ask forgiveness from our heavenly Father,
for he is full of gentleness and compassion.

As children of a loving heavenly Father,
let us ask his forgiveness,
for he is gentle and full of compassion.

We come to God as one from whom 
no secrets are hidden,
to ask for his forgiveness and peace.

My brothers and sisters,
Let us admit to God the sin 
which always confronts us.

My brothers and sisters,
Let us return to the Lord our God 
and say to him:

At the Eucharist

My brothers and sisters,
as we prepare to celebrate 
the presence of Christ
in word and sacrament,
let us call to mind and confess our sins. 

Jesus said:
Before you offer your gift,
go and be reconciled.
As brothers and sisters in God’s family,
we come together to ask our Father for forgiveness.

Advent

When the Lord comes,
 he will bring to light things 
now hidden in darkness,
and will disclose the purposes of the heart.
Therefore in the light of Christ let us confess our sins.

Christmas

Hear the words of the angel to Joseph:
You shall call his name Jesus,
for he will save his people from their sins.’
Therefore let us seek the forgiveness of God
through Jesus the Saviour of the world.

Epiphany

The grace of God has dawned upon the world
through our Saviour Jesus Christ,
who sacrificed himself for us to purify 
a people as his own.
Let us confess our sins.

Presentation

Hear the words of our Saviour Jesus Christ:
‘I am the light of the world.
Whoever follows me shall never walk in darkness
but shall have the light of life.’
Let us therefore bring our sins into his light
and confess them in penitence and faith

Lent

The sacrifice of God is a broken spirit;
a broken and contrite heart God will not despise.
Let us come to the Lord, 
who is full of compassion,
and acknowledge our transgressions in penitence and faith.

Annunciation

The grace of God has dawned upon the world
through our Saviour Jesus Christ,
who sacrificed himself for us 
to purify a people as his own.
Let us confess our sins.

Passiontide - Good Friday

God shows his love for us
in that, while we were still sinners, 
Christ died for us.
Let us then show our love for him
by confessing our sins in penitence and faith.

Maundy Thursday

Our Lord Jesus Christ says:
‘If you love me, keep my commandments.’
‘Unless I wash you, you have no part in me.’
Let us confess to almighty God 
our sins against his love,
and ask him to cleanse us.

Eastertide

Christ our passover lamb 
has been sacrificed for us.
Let us therefore rejoice 
by putting away all malice and evil
and confessing our sins 
with a sincere and true heart.

Ascension Day
Seeing we have a great high priest 
who has passed into the heavens,
Jesus the Son of God,
let us draw near with a true heart, 
in full assurance of faith,
and make our confession 
to our heavenly Father.

Ascensiontide

What God has prepared for those who love him,
he has revealed to us through the Spirit;
for the Spirit searches everything.
Therefore, let us in penitence 
open our hearts to the Lord,
who has prepared good things for those who love him.

Trinity Sunday

God the Father forgives us in Christ and heals us by the Holy Spirit.
Let us therefore put away all anger and bitterness,
all slander and malice,
and confess our sins to God our redeemer.

All Saints’ Day

Since we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses,
let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely,
looking to Jesus in penitence and faith

Before Advent

Jesus says, ‘Repent, 
for the kingdom of heaven is close at hand.’
So let us turn away from sin and turn to Christ,
confessing our sins in penitence and faith.

Saints Days

The saints were faithful unto death
and now dwell in the heavenly kingdom for ever.
As we celebrate their joy,
let us bring to the Lord our sins and weaknesses,
and ask for his mercy.

Requiems

As children of a loving heavenly Father,
let us ask his forgiveness,
for he is gentle and full of compassion.

Kyrie Confessions

May your loving mercy come to me, O Lord,
and your salvation 
according to your word:
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Your word is a lantern to my feet 
and a light to my path:
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
O let your mercy come to me that I may live,
for your law is my delight:
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.

God be gracious to us and bless us,
and make your face shine upon us:
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
May your ways be known on the earth,
your saving power among the nations:
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
You, Lord, have made known your salvation,
and reveal your justice in the sight of the nations:
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.

You raise the dead to life in the Spirit:
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
You bring pardon and peace to the broken in heart:
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
You make one by your Spirit the torn and divided:
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.

Wash me thoroughly  from my wickedness
and cleanse me from my sin.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Make me a clean heart, O God,
and renew a right spirit within me.
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Cast me not away from your presence
and take not your holy spirit from me.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
In the wilderness we find your grace;
you love us with an everlasting love.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
There is none but you to uphold our cause;
our sin cries out and our guilt is great.
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Heal us, O Lord, and we shall be healed;
restore us and we shall know your joy.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.

Lord Jesus, you wept over the sins of your city.
On our city: Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord Jesus, 
you heal the wounds of sin and division,
jealousy and bitterness.
On us: Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord Jesus, you bring pardon 
and peace to the sinner.
Grant us peace: Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.

Lord Jesus, you heal the sick and wounded:
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord Jesus, you forgive sinners:
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord Jesus, you give yourself to heal us
and bring us strength:
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.

Lord, in our weakness you are our strength.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, when we stumble, you raise us up.
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, when we fail, you give us new life.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.

Absolutions

May almighty God have mercy on you,
forgive you your sins,
and bring you to everlasting life.
Amen.

The Lord forgive you your sin,
unite you in the love 
which took Christ to the cross,
and bring you in the Spirit 
to his wedding feast in heaven.
Amen.

May almighty God,
who sent his Son into the world 
to save sinners,
bring you his pardon and peace, 
now and for ever.
Amen.

May the Father of all mercies
cleanse us from our sins,
and restore us in his image
to the praise and glory of his name,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

May the God of love and power
forgive you and free you from your sins,
heal and strengthen you by his Spirit,
and raise you to new life in Christ our Lord.
Amen.

May the Father forgive us
by the death of his Son
and strengthen us
to live in the power of the Spirit
all our days.
Amen.

May the God of all healing and forgiveness
draw us to himself,
and cleanse us from all our sins
that we may behold the glory of his Son,
the Word made flesh,
Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

The Lord enrich you with his grace,
and nourish you with his blessing;
the Lord defend you in trouble 
and keep you from all evil;
the Lord accept your prayers,
and absolve you from your offences,
for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Saviour.
Amen.

May God who loved the world so much
that he sent his Son to be our Saviour
forgive us our sins
and make us holy to serve him in the world,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

May God our Father forgive us our sins,
and bring us to the fellowship of his table
with his saints for ever.
Amen.

May the God of love
bring us back to himself,
forgive us our sins,
and assure us of his eternal love
in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

The almighty and merciful Lord
grant you pardon and forgiveness of all your sins,
time for amendment of life,
and the grace and strength of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

Almighty God,
who in Jesus Christ has given us
a kingdom that cannot be destroyed,
forgive us our sins,
open our eyes to God’s truth,
strengthen us to do God’s will
and give us the joy of his kingdom,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

May almighty God have mercy on us, 
forgive us our sins,
and bring us to everlasting life, 
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Gospel Acclamations

General

Alleluia, alleluia.
Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.
You have the words of eternal life.
Alleluia.

Alleluia, alleluia.
I am the light of the world, says the Lord.
Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness
but will have the light of life.
Alleluia.

Alleluia, alleluia.
My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord.
I know them, and they follow me.
Alleluia.

Alleluia, alleluia.
I am the way, the truth, and the life, says the Lord.
No one comes to the Father except through me..
Alleluia.

Alleluia, alleluia.
We do not live by bread alone,
but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.
Alleluia. 

Alleluia, alleluia.
Welcome with meekness the implanted word
that has the power to save your souls. Alleluia.

Alleluia, alleluia.
The word of the Lord endures for ever.
The word of the Lord is the good news announced to you.
Alleluia. 

Alleluia, alleluia.
God is love;
let us love one another
as God has loved us. Alleluia.

Advent

Alleluia, alleluia.
Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight,
and all flesh shall see the salvation of God. Alleluia.

Christmas 

Alleluia, alleluia.
The Word became flesh and dwelt among us,
and we have seen his glory. Alleluia.

Epiphany

Alleluia, alleluia.
Christ was revealed in flesh, 
proclaimed among the nations
and believed in throughout the world. 
Alleluia. 

Presentation

Alleluia, alleluia.
This child is the light to enlighten the nations,
and the glory of your people Israel. 
Alleluia. 

Lent

Praise to you, O Christ, King of eternal glory.
The Lord is a great God, O that today you would listen to his voice.
Harden not your hearts.
Praise to you, O Christ, King of eternal glory.

Annunciation

Praise to you, O Christ, King of eternal glory.
The Word became flesh and lived among us,
and we have seen his glory. 
Praise to you, O Christ, King of eternal glory.

Passiontide

Praise to you, O Christ, King of eternal glory.
Christ humbled himself 
and became obedient unto death,
even death on a cross.
Therefore God has highly exalted him
and given him the name that is above every name.
Praise to you, O Christ, King of eternal glory.

Maundy Thursday
Praise to you, O Christ, King of eternal glory.
I give you a new commandment, says the Lord:
Love one another as I have loved you. 
Praise to you, O Christ, King of eternal glory.

Eastertide
Alleluia, alleluia.
I am the first and the last, says the Lord, and the living one;
I was dead, and behold I am alive for evermore.
Alleluia. 

Ascension Day
Alleluia, alleluia.
Go and make disciples of all nations, 
says the Lord.
Remember, I am with you always, 
to the end of the age.
Alleluia.

Ascensiontide -Pentecost
Alleluia, alleluia.
Come, Holy Spirit, 
fill the hearts of your faithful people
and kindle in them the fire of your love.
Alleluia.

Trinity Sunday

Alleluia, alleluia.
Glory to the Father, 
and to the Son,
 and to the Holy Spirit,
one God, who was, and who is, 
and who is to come,
the Almighty.
Alleluia.

All Saints’ Day
Alleluia, alleluia.
You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood,
a holy nation, God’s own people,
called out of darkness into his marvellous light. 
Alleluia.

Before Advent
Alleluia, alleluia.
Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord.
Peace in heaven and glory in the highest heaven. 
Alleluia.

Saints Days
Alleluia, alleluia.
I have called you friends, says the Lord,
for all that I have heard from my Father
I have made known to you. Alleluia.

Requiems
[Alleluia, alleluia.]
God so loved the world
that he gave his only Son.
[Alleluia.] 

(or)

[Alleluia, alleluia.]
Blessed are those who die in the Lord
for they rest from their labour.
[Alleluia.]

Forms of Intercessions

Form 1

In the power of the Spirit Form 
and in union with Christ, 
let us pray to the Father.

Almighty God, our heavenly Father,
you promised through your Son Jesus Christ
to hear us when we pray in faith.

Strengthen N our bishop and all your Church in the service of Christ, that those who confess your name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world.

Bless and guide El izabeth our Queen; give wisdom to all in authority; and direct this and every nation in the ways of justice and of peace; that we may honour one another, and seek the common good.

Give grace to us, our families and friends, and to all our neighbours, that we may serve Christ in one another, and love as he loves us.

Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit …...; 
give them courage and hope in their troubles; and bring them the joy of your salvation.

Hear us as we remember those who have died in the faith of Christ …;
according to your promises,grant us with them a share in your eternal kingdom.

Rejoicing in the fellowship of [N and of ] all your saints, we commend ourselves and the whole creation to your unfailing love.

Silence may be kept 
and a Collect or other ending may be said.

Form 2

In the power of the Spirit 
and in union with Christ,
let us pray to the Father.

O God, the creator and preserver of all, we pray for people in every kind of need; make your ways known on earth, your saving health among all nations …

We pray for the good estate of the catholic Church; guide and govern us by your good Spirit,
that all who profess and call themselves Christians may be led into the way of truth, and hold the faith in unity of spirit, in the bond of peace and in righteousness of life …

We commend to your fatherly goodness all those who are any ways afflicted or distressed, in mind, body or estate; comfort and relieve them in their need, give them patience in their sufferings, and bring good out of all their afflictions …

We remember those who have gone before us in the peace of Christ, and we give you praise for all your faithful ones, with whom we rejoice in the communion of saints …
All this we ask for Jesus Christ’s sake.
Amen.

Form 3

At the end of this form of intercession, silence may be kept and a Collect or other ending may be said

In the power of the Spirit and in union with Christ,
let us pray to the Father.

For the peace of the whole world,
for the welfare of the Holy Church of God,
and for the unity of all,
let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.

For N our bishop,
for the leaders of our sister Churches,
and for all clergy and people,
let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.

For El izabeth our Queen,
for the leaders of the nations,
and for all in authority,
let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.

For this community,
for every city, town and village,
and for all the people who live within them,
let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For good weather,
and for abundant harvests for all to share,
let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.

For those who travel by land, air, or water, for the sick and the suffering, [ for … ,]
for prisoners and captives,
and for their safety, health and salvation,
let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.

For our deliverance from all affliction, strife and need, and for the absolution of our sins and offences,
let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.

Remembering [ … and]
all who have gone before us in faith,
and in communion with [ … and] all the saints,
we commit ourselves, one another,
and our whole life to Christ our God.

Silence may be kept and a Collect or other ending may be said.

Collects and Other Endings for Intercession

For use by the president or those leading intercessions.
1
Heavenly Father, you have promised through your Son Jesus Christ, that when we meet in his name, and pray according to his mind, he will be among us and hear our prayer: in your love and mercy fulfil our desires, and give us your greatest gift, which is to know you, the only true God, and your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
2
Be with us, Lord, in all our prayers, and direct our way toward the attainment of salvation, that among the changes and chances of this mortal life, we may always be defended by your gracious help; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
3
Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom, you know our needs before we ask, and our ignorance in asking: have compassion on our weakness,
and give us those things which for our unworthiness we dare not, and for our blindness we cannot ask,for the sake of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
4
Almighty God,
you have promised to hear the prayers
of those who ask in your Son’s name;
we pray that what we have asked faithfully
we may obtain effectually;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Almighty God,
by your Holy Spirit you have made us one
with your saints in heaven and on earth:
grant that in our earthly pilgrimage
we may ever be supported by this fellowship of love and prayer,
and know ourselves surrounded by their witness
to your power and mercy;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Bring us all to your heavenly city,
to the joyful gathering of thousands of angels,
to the assembly of your firstborn,
to the spirits of the saints made perfect,
to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant
and to the sprinkled blood that promises peace.
Merciful Father
accept these prayers
for the sake of your Son,
our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen.

Hasten, Lord, the day when people will come
from east and west,
from north and south,
and sit at table in your kingdom
and we shall see your Son in his glory.
Merciful Father …
8
Almighty God, who hast given us grace at this time with one accord
to make our common supplications unto thee; and dost promise that when two or three are gathered together in thy name thou wilt grant their requests: fulfil now, O Lord, the desires and petitions of thy servants, as may be most expedient for them; granting us in this world knowledge of thy truth, and in the world to come life everlasting.
Amen.
Introductions to the Peace
General
May the God of peace make you perfect and holy, that you may be kept safe and blameless in spirit, soul and body, for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Blessed are the peacemakers: they shall be called children of God. We meet in the name of Christ and share his peace.

God is love and those who live in love live in God and God lives in them.

‘Where two or three are gathered together in my name,’ says the Lord, ‘there am I in the midst of them.’

We are all one in Christ Jesus. We belong to him through faith, heirs of the promise of the Spirit of peace.

To crown all things there must be love.
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.

Jesus says: ‘Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.Do not let your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.’

Advent
In the tender mercy of our God, the dayspring from on high shall break upon us, to give light to those who dwell in darkness and in the shadow of death and to guide our feet into the way of peace.

Christmas 
Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given,
and his name shall be called the Prince of Peace.

Epiphany
Our Saviour Christ is the Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of his government and of peace
there shall be no end.

Lent
Since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, who has given us access to his grace.

Annunciation
In the tender mercy of our God, the dayspring from on high shall break upon us, to give light to those who dwell in darkness and in the shadow of death and to guide our feet into the way of peace.

Passiontide
Once we were far off, but now in union with Christ Jesus we have been brought near through the shedding of Christ’s blood, for he is our peace.

Eastertide
The risen Christ came and stood among his disciples and said, 
‘Peace be with you.’
Then were they glad when they saw the Lord. Alleluia.

Ascension Day
Jesus says: ‘Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. If you love me, rejoice because I am going to the Father.’ Alleluia.

Ascensiontide- Pentecost
God has made us one in Christ. He has set his seal upon us and, as a pledge of what is to come,
has given the Spirit to dwell in our hearts. Alleluia.

Trinity Sunday
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.

All Saints Day
We are fellow-citizens with the saints and of the household of God, through Christ our Lord, who came and preached peace to those who were far off and those who were near.

Before Advent
To crown all things there must be love,
to bind all together and complete the whole.
Let the peace of Christ rule in our hearts.

Saints Days
May the God of peace santify you: may he so strenghten your hearts in holiness that you may be blameless before him  at the coming of our Lord Jesus with his saints.

Requiems
Jesus says:
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.
Not as the world gives do I give you.
Do not let your hearts be troubled,
neither let them be afraid. [Alleluia.]
Prayers for Offering a Collection 

Especially at a Service of the Word.

1
Yours, Lord, is the greatness, the power,
the glory, the splendour, and the majesty;
for everything in heaven and on earth is yours.
All things come from you,
and of your own do we give you.
Amen.

2
Generous God,
creator, redeemer, sustainer,
at your table we present this money,
symbol of the work you have given us to do;
use it, use us,
in the service of your world
to the glory of your name.
Amen.

3
God of life, saviour of the poor,
receive with this money
gratitude for your goodness,
penitence for our pride
and dedication to your service
in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Prayers at the Preparation of the Table

4
Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation:
through your goodness we have this bread to set before you,
which earth has given and human hands have made.
It will become for us the bread of life.
Blessed be God for ever.

Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation:
through your goodness we have this wine to set before you,
fruit of the vine and work of human hands.
It will become for us the cup of salvation.
Blessed be God for ever.

	The President may add any of these prayers over the gifts

5
Be present, be present,
Lord Jesus Christ,
our risen high priest;
make yourself known in the breaking of bread.
Amen.

6
As the grain once scattered in the fields
and the grapes once dispersed on the hillside
are now reunited on this table in bread and wine,
so, Lord, may your whole Church soon be gathered together
from the corners of the earth
into your kingdom.
Amen
7
Wise and gracious God, you spread a table before us;
nourish your people with the word of life and the bread of heaven.
Amen.

9
Blessed be God,
by whose grace creation is renewed,
by whose love heaven is opened,
by whose mercy we offer our sacrifice of praise.
We bless you, God, for ever.
Amen.

10
Blessed be God, who feeds the hungry,
who raises the poor, who fills our praise,
and brings us to the joy of  His kingdom.
We bless you, God, for ever.
Amen.

11
Look upon us in mercy not in judgement;
draw us from hatred to love;
make the frailty of our praise
a dwelling place for your glory.
Amen.

12
Pour upon the poverty of our love, and the weakness of our praise,
the transforming fire of your presence.
Amen.

13  Especially at Requiems
May all who are called to a place at your table
follow in the way that leads to the unending feast of life.
Amen.
The Eucharistic Prayers B, E, F and G.

			The Lord be with you 
			and also with you. 
			Lift up your hearts.
			We lift them to the Lord.
			Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
			It is right to give thanks and praise

Extended  Proper Prefaces

One of these extended prefaces is said, or else that printed with Eucharistc Prayer B or E
Eucharistic Prayers F and G allow no Proper Preface. The ending of G has been modified.

General
It is truly right and just, 
our duty and our salvation,
always and everywhere to give you thanks,
holy Father, almighty and eternal God.
From sunrise to sunset this day is holy,
for Christ has risen from the tomb
and scattered the darkness of death
with light that will not fade.
This day the risen Lord walks
 with your gathered people,
unfolds for us your word,
and makes himself known 
in the breaking of the bread.
And though the night will overtake this day
you summon us to live in endless light,
the never-ceasing sabbath of the Lord.
And so, with choirs of angels
and with all the heavenly host,
we proclaim your glory
and join their unending song of praise:

Advent

(from the Advent Sunday until 16 December)
It is indeed right and good to
 give you thanks and praise,
almighty God and everlasting Father,
through Jesus Christ your Son.
For when he humbled himself t
o come among us in human flesh,
he fulfilled the plan you formed 
before the foundation of the world
to open for us the way of salvation.
Confident that your promise will be fulfilled,
we now watch for the day
when Christ our Lord will come again in glory.
And so we join our voices with angels 
and archangels
and with all the company of heaven
to proclaim your glory,
for ever praising you and saying:

(from 17 December until Christmas Eve)

It is indeed right and good 
to give you thanks and praise,
almighty God and everlasting Father,
through Jesus Christ your Son.
He is the one foretold by all the prophets,
whom the Virgin Mother bore with love beyond all telling.
John the Baptist was his herald
and made him known when at last he came.
In his love Christ fills us with joy
as we prepare to celebrate his birth,
so that when he comes again he may find us watching in prayer,
our hearts filled with wonder and praise.
And so, with angels and archangels,
and with all the company of heaven,
we proclaim your glory,
and join in their unending hymn of praise:
Christmas

All glory and honour be yours 
always and everywhere,
mighty creator, ever-living God.
We give you thanks and praise for your Son,
our Saviour Jesus Christ,
who for love of our fallen race humbled himself,
was born of the Virgin Mary 
by the power of your Spirit,
and lived as one of us.
In this mystery of the Word made flesh
you have caused his light to shine in our hearts,
to give knowledge of your glory in the face of Jesus Christ.
In him we see our God made visible
and so are caught up 
in the love of the God we cannot see.
Therefore with all the angels of heaven
we lift our voices to proclaim t
he glory of your name
and sing our joyful hymn of praise:

Epiphany

All honour and praise be yours 
always and everywhere,
mighty creator, ever-living God,
through Jesus Christ your only Son our Lord:
for at this time we celebrate your glory
made present in our midst.
In the coming of the Magi
the King of all the world 
was revealed to the nations.
In the waters of baptism
Jesus was revealed as the Christ,
the Saviour sent to redeem us.
In the water made wine
the new creation was revealed 
at the wedding feast.
Poverty was turned to riches, sorrow into joy.
Therefore with all the angels of heaven
we lift our voices to proclaim 
the glory of your name
and sing our joyful hymn of praise:

Presentaion

It is indeed right and good,
always and everywhere 
to give you thanks and praise
through Jesus Christ, 
who is one with you from all eternity.
For on this day he appeared in the temple
in substance of our flesh
to come near to us in judgement.
He searches the hearts of all your people
and brings to light the image of your splendour.
Your servant Simeon acclaimed him 
as the light to lighten the nations
while Anna spoke of him 
to all who looked for your redemption.
Destined for the falling and rising of many,
he was lifted high upon the cross
and a sword of sorrow pierced his mother’s heart
when by his sacrifice 
he made our peace with you.
And now we rejoice and glorify your name
that we, too, have seen your salvation
and join with angels and archangels
in their unending hymn of praise:

Lent

It is indeed right and good
to give you thanks and praise,
almighty God and everlasting Father,
through Jesus Christ your Son.
For in these forty days
you lead us into the desert of repentance
that through a pilgrimage of prayer and discipline
we may grow in grace
and learn to be your people once again.
Through fasting, prayer and acts of service
you bring us back to your generous heart.
Through study of your holy word
you open our eyes to your presence in the world
and free our hands to welcome others
into the radiant splendour of your love.
As we prepare to celebrate the Easter feast
with joyful hearts and minds
we bless you for your mercy
and join with saints and angels
for ever praising you and saying:

Annunciation

It is indeed right and good,
our duty and our salvation,
always and everywhere to give you thanks,
holy Father, almighty and eternal God,
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord.
We give you thanks and praise
that the Virgin Mary heard with faith 
the message of the angel,
and by the power of your Holy Spirit
conceived and bore the Word made flesh.
From the warmth of her womb
to the stillness of the grave
he shared our life in human form.
In him new light has dawned upon the world
and you have become one with us
that we might become one with you
in your glorious kingdom.
Therefore earth unites with heaven
to sing a new song of praise;
we too join with angels and archangels
as they proclaim your glory without end:

Passiontide

It is indeed right and just,
our duty and our salvation,
always and everywhere to give you thanks,
holy Father, almighty and eternal God,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
For as the time of his passion 
and resurrection draws near
the whole world is called 
to acknowledge his hidden majesty.
The power of the life-giving cross
reveals the judgement 
that has come upon the world
and the triumph of Christ crucified.
He is the victim who dies no more,
the Lamb once slain, who lives for ever,
our advocate in heaven to plead our cause,
exalting us there to join 
with angels and archangels,
for ever praising you and saying:

Maundy Thursday

It is indeed right to give you thanks,
Father most holy, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
For on this night he girded himself with a towel
and, taking the form of a servant,
washed the feet of his disciples.
He gave us a new commandment
that we should love one another 
as he has loved us.
Knowing that his hour had come,
in his great love 
he gave this supper to his disciples
to be a memorial of his passion,
that we might proclaim his death 
until he comes again,
and feast with him in his kingdom.
Therefore earth unites with heaven
to sing a new song of praise;
we too join with angels and archangels
as they proclaim your glory without end:

Eastertide

It is indeed right, our duty and our joy,
always and everywhere to give you thanks,
almighty and eternal Father,
and in these days of Easter
to celebrate with joyful hearts
the memory of your wonderful works.
For by the mystery of his passion
Jesus Christ, your risen Son,
has conquered the powers of death and hell
and restored in men and women 
the image of your glory.
He has placed them once more in paradise
and opened to them the gate of life eternal.
And so, in the joy of this Passover,
earth and heaven resound with gladness,
while angels and archangels 
and the powers of all creation
sing for ever the hymn of your glory:

Ascension Day

It is indeed right and good,
our duty and our joy,
always and everywhere to give you thanks,
holy Father, almighty and eternal God,
through Jesus Christ the King of glory.
Born of a woman,
he came to the rescue of our human race.
Dying for us,
he trampled death and conquered sin.
By the glory of his resurrection
he opened the way to life eternal
and by his ascension,
gave us the sure hope
that where he is we may also be.
Therefore the universe resounds with Easter joy
and with choirs of angels 
we sing for ever to your praise:

Trinity Sunday

 It is indeed right, our duty and our joy,
always and everywhere to give you thanks,
holy Father, almighty and eternal God.
For with your only-begotten Son and the Holy Spirit you are one God, one Lord.
All that you reveal of your glory,
the same we believe of the Son
and of the Holy Spirit,
 without any difference or inequality.
We, your holy Church, acclaim you,
Father of majesty unbounded,
your true and only Son, worthy of all worship,
and the Holy Spirit, advocate and guide.
Three Persons we adore,
one in being and equal in majesty.
And so with angels and archangels,
with cherubim and seraphim,
we sing for ever of your glory:

All Saints’ Day

It is indeed right, our duty and our joy,
always and everywhere to give you thanks,
holy Father, almighty and eternal God,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
And now we give you thanks, most gracious God,
surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses
and glorified in the assembly of your saints.
The glorious company of apostles praise you.
The noble fellowship of prophets praise you.
The white-robed army of martyrs praise you.
We, your holy Church, acclaim you.
In communion with angels and archangels,
and with all who served you on earth
and worship you now in heaven,
we raise our voice to proclaim your glory,
for ever praising you and saying:

Before Advent

It is indeed right, our duty and our joy
that we should always sing of your glory,
holy Father, almighty and eternal God,
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord.
For you are the hope of the nations,
the builder of the city that is to come.
Your love made visible in Jesus Christ
brings home the lost,
restores the sinner
and gives dignity to the despised.
In his face your light shines out,
flooding lives with goodness and truth,
gathering into one in your kingdom
a divided and broken humanity.
Therefore with all who can 
give voice in your creation
we glorify your name,
for ever praising you and saying:

Christ the King

It is indeed right, our duty and our joy,
always and everywhere to give you thanks,
holy Father, almighty and eternal God.
For with the oil of gladness
you have anointed Christ the Lord, your only Son,
to be our great high priest 
and king of all creation.
As priest, he offered himself once for all 
upon the altar of the cross
and redeemed the human race 
by this perfect sacrifice of peace.
As king he claims dominion 
over all your creatures,
that he may bring before your infinite majesty
a kingdom of truth and life,
a kingdom of holiness and grace,
a kingdom of justice, love and peace.
And so with angels and archangels
and all the heavenly host,
we proclaim your glory
and join in their unending hymn of praise:

Saints Days

It is indeed right, our duty and our joy,
always and everywhere to give you thanks,
holy Father, almighty and eternal God,
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord.
We rejoice in the glorious splendour 
of your majesty
for you have given us a share with N
in the inheritance of the saints in light.
In the darkness of this passing age
they proclaim the glory of your kingdom.
Chosen as lights in the world,
they surround our steps as we journey on
towards the city of eternal light
where they sing the everlasting song of triumph.
In communion with angels and archangels
and all who have served you on earth
and worship you now in heaven,
we raise our voices to proclaim your glory,
for ever praising you and saying:

Protection – Battle – Healing

It is right to give you thanks
in sickness and in health,
in victory and defeat
in suffering and in joy,
through Christ our Saviour and our Redeemer,
who as the Good Samaritan
tends the wounds of body and spirit.
He stands by us and pours out for our healing
the oil of consolation 
and the wine of renewed hope,
turning the darkness of our pain
into the dawning light of his kingdom.
And so we join with saints and angels
for ever praising you and saying:

Requiems

Blessed are you, gracious God,
creator of heaven and earth,
giver of life, and conqueror of death.
By his death on the cross,
your Son Jesus Christ
offered the one true sacrifice for sin,
breaking the power of evil
and putting death to flight.
Through his resurrection from the dead
you have given us new birth into a living hope,
into an inheritance which is imperishable,
undefiled, and unfading.
The joy of resurrection fills the universe,
and so we join with angels and archangels,
with [N and] all your faithful people,
evermore praising you and saying:

Eucharistic Prayer B

The Lord be with you 
and also with you. 
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give thanks and praise.

Father, we give you thanks and praise
through your beloved Son Jesus Christ, your living Word,
through whom you have created all things;
who was sent by you in your great goodness to be our Saviour.
By the power of the Holy Spirit he took flesh;
as your Son, born of the blessed Virgin,
he lived on earth and went about among us;
he opened wide his arms for us on the cross;
he put an end to death by dying for us;
and revealed the resurrection by rising to new life;
so he fulfilled your will and won for you a holy people.

Therefore with angels and archangels,
and with all the company of heaven,
we proclaim your great and glorious name,
for ever praising you and saying:

Holy, holy, holy Lord,
God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.

Lord, you are holy indeed, the source of all holiness;
grant that by the power of your Holy Spirit,
and according to your holy will,
these gifts of bread and wine
may be to us the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ;
who, in the same night that he was betrayed,
took bread and gave you thanks;
he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying:
Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you;
do this in remembrance of me.
In the same way, after supper
he took the cup and gave you thanks;
he gave it to them, saying:
Drink this, all of you;
this is my blood of the new covenant,
which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins.
Do this, as often as you drink it,
in remembrance of me.

One of these acclamations is used

[Great is the mystery of faith:]
Christ has died:
Christ is risen:
Christ will come again.

(or)

[Praise to you, Lord Jesus:]
Dying you destroyed our death,
rising you restored our life:
Lord Jesus, come in glory.

And so, Father, calling to mind his death on the cross,
his perfect sacrifice made once for the sins of the whole world;
rejoicing in his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension,
and looking for his coming in glory,
we celebrate this memorial of our redemption.
As we offer you this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving,
we bring before you this bread and this cup
and we thank you for counting us worthy
to stand in your presence and serve you.
Send the Holy Spirit on your people
and gather into one in your kingdom
all who share this one bread and one cup,
so that we, in the company of [N and] all the saints,
may praise and glorify you for ever,
through Jesus Christ our Lord;
by whom, and with whom, and in whom,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
all honour and glory be yours, almighty Father,
for ever and ever.
Amen.

Eucharistic  Prayer E

The Lord be with you 
and also with you. 
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give thanks and praise.

Here fol lows an extended Preface or the following

Father, you made the world and love your creation.
You gave your Son Jesus Christ to be our Saviour.
His dying and rising have set us free from sin and death.
And so we gladly thank you, 
with saints and angels praising you, and saying:

Holy, holy, holy Lord,
God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.

We praise and bless you, loving Father,
through Jesus Christ, our Lord;
and as we obey his command, send your Holy Spirit,
that broken bread and wine outpoured
may be for us the body and blood of your dear Son.

On the night before he died he had supper with his friends
and, taking bread, he praised you.
He broke the bread, gave it to them and said:
Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you;
do this in remembrance of me.

When supper was ended he took the cup of wine.
Again he praised you, gave it to them and said:
Drink this, all of you;
this is my blood of the new covenant,
which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins.
Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.

So, Father, we remember all that Jesus did,
in him we plead with confidence his sacrifice
made once for all upon the cross.
Bringing before you the bread of life and cup of salvation,
we proclaim his death and resurrection
until he comes in glory.

One of these acclamations is used

[Great is the mystery of faith:]
Christ has died:
Christ is risen:
Christ will come again.
(or)
[Praise to you, Lord Jesus:]
Dying you destroyed our death,
rising you restored our life:
Lord Jesus, come in glory.

Lord of all life,
help us to work together for that day
when your kingdom comes
and justice and mercy will be seen in all the earth.
Look with favour on your people,
gather us in your loving arms
and bring us with [N and] all the saints
to feast at your table in heaven.
Through Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
all honour and glory are yours, O loving Father,
for ever and ever.
Amen.

Eucharistic Prayer F

The Lord be with you 
and also with you.

Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give thanks and praise.

You are worthy of our thanks and praise,
Lord God of truth,
for by the breath of your mouth
you have spoken your word,
and all things have come into being.
You fashioned us in your image
and placed us in the garden of your delight.
Though we chose the path of rebellion
you would not abandon your own.
Again and again you drew us into your covenant of grace.
You gave your people the law and taught us by your prophets
to look for your reign of justice, mercy and peace.
As we watch for the signs of your kingdom on earth,
we echo the song of the angels in heaven,
evermore praising you and saying:

Holy, holy, holy Lord,
God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Lord God, you are the most holy one,
enthroned in splendour and light,
yet in the coming of your Son Jesus Christ
you reveal the power of your love
made perfect in our human weakness.

Embracing our humanity,
Jesus showed us the way of salvation;
loving us to the end,
he gave himself to death for us;
dying for his own,
he set us free from the bonds of sin,
that we might rise and reign with him in glory.

On the night he gave up himself for us all
he took bread and gave you thanks;
he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying:
Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you;
do this in remembrance of me.

In the same way, after supper
he took the cup and gave you thanks;
he gave it to them, saying:
Drink this, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant
which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins.
Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.

Acclamations inserted to make this prayer usable with field cards.

[Great is the mystery of faith:]
Christ has died:
Christ is risen:
Christ will come again.
(or)
[Praise to you, Lord Jesus:]
Dying you destroyed our death,
rising you restored our life:
Lord Jesus, come in glory.

Therefore we proclaim the death that he suffered on the cross,
we celebrate his resurrection, his bursting from the tomb,
we rejoice that he reigns at your right hand on high
and we long for his coming in glory.

As we recall the one, perfect sacrifice of our redemption,
Father, by your Holy Spirit let these gifts of your creation
be to us the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ;
form us into the likeness of Christ
and make us a perfect offering in your sight.

Look with favour on your people
and in your mercy hear the cry of our hearts.
Bless the earth, heal the sick,
let the oppressed go free
and fill your Church with power from on high.

Gather your people from the ends of the earth
to feast with [N and] all your saints
at the table in your kingdom,
where the new creation is brought to perfection
in Jesus Christ our Lord;
by whom, and with whom, and in whom,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
all honour and glory be yours, almighty Father,
for ever and ever.
Amen.

Eucharist Prayer G

The Lord be with you 
and also with you. 

ift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give thanks and praise.

Blessed are you, Lord God,
our light and our salvation;
to you be glory and praise for ever.
From the beginning you have created all things
and all your works echo the silent music of your praise.
In the fullness of time you made us in your image,
the crown of all creation.
You give us breath and speech, that with angels and archangels
and all the powers of heaven
we may find a voice to sing your praise:

Holy, holy, holy Lord,
God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.

How wonderful the work of your hands, O Lord.
As a mother tenderly gathers her children,
you embraced a people as your own.
When they turned away and rebelled
your love remained steadfast.
From them you raised up Jesus our Saviour, born of Mary,
to be the living bread,
in whom all our hungers are satisfied.
He offered his life for sinners,
and with a love stronger than death
he opened wide his arms on the cross.
On the night before he died,
he came to supper with his friends
and, taking bread, he gave you thanks.
He broke it and gave it to them, saying:
Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you;
do this in remembrance of me.
At the end of supper, taking the cup of wine,
he gave you thanks, and said:
Drink this, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant,
which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins.
Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.

One of these  acclamations is used

Great is the mystery of faith:
Christ has died:
Christ is risen:
Christ will come again.
(or)
Praise to you, Lord Jesus:
Dying you destroyed our death,
rising you restored our life:
Lord Jesus, come in glory.

Father, we plead with confidence
his sacrifice made once for all upon the cross;
we remember his dying and rising in glory,
and we rejoice that he intercedes for us at your right hand.
Pour out your Holy Spirit as we bring before you
these gifts of your creation;
may they be for us the body and blood of your dear Son.
As we eat and drink these holy things in your presence,
form us in the likeness of Christ,
and build us into a living temple to your glory.
[Remember, Lord, your Church in every land.
Reveal her unity, guard her faith,
and preserve her in peace …]
Bring us at the last with [N and] all the saints
to the vision of that eternal splendour
for which you have created us;
*through Jesus Christ, our Lord,
by whom, and with whom, and in whom,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
all honour and glory be yours, almighty Father,
for ever and ever.
Amen.

Modified ending to make usable with Field Service cards

Supplementary Consecration

If either or both of the consecrated elements prove insufficient, the president returns to the holy table and adds more,saying these words

Father, having given thanks over the bread and the cup
according to the institution of your Son Jesus Christ,
who said,
‘Take, eat; this is my body’
[and/or ‘Drink this; this is my blood’ ],
we pray that by the power of your Holy Spirit
this bread/wine also
may be to us his body/blood,
to be received in remembrance of him.
Blessings
General

God the Father,
by whose glory Christ was raised from the dead,
strengthen you to walk with him in his risen life;
and the blessing of God almighty,
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be among you and remain with you always.

Christ the good shepherd,
who laid down his life for the sheep,
draw you and all who hear his voice,
to be one flock within one fold;
and the blessing …

The God of all grace,
who called you to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus,
establish, strengthen and settle you in the faith;
and the blessing …

May the Father from whom every family
in earth and heaven receives its name
strengthen you with his Spirit in your inner being,
so that Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith;
and the blessing …

The God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing; and the blessing …

May God, who in Christ gives us a spring of water welling up to eternal life, perfect in you the image of his glory;and the blessing …

May the Father from whom every family
in earth and heaven receives its name
strengthen you with his Spirit in your inner being
so that Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith
[and that, knowing his love,
broad and long, deep and high beyond all knowledge,
you may be filled with all the fullness of God];
and the blessing …

God grant to the living, grace;
to the departed, rest;
to the Church, the Queen, the Commonwealth, 
and all humankind, peace and concord;
and to us and all his servants, life everlasting;
and the blessing …

May God, who gives patience and encouragement,
give you a spirit of unity
to live in harmony as you follow Jesus Christ,
so that with one voice you may glorify
the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ;
and the blessing …

May Christ, who out of defeat brings new hope and a new future, fill you with his new life;
and the blessing …

Go forth into the world in peace; be of good courage;
hold fast that which is good; render to no one evil for evil; strengthen the fainthearted; support the weak;
help the afflicted; honour everyone; love and serve the Lord, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit; 
and the blessing …

God the Father,
who has given to his Son the name above every name,
strengthen you to proclaim Christ as Lord;
and the blessing …

May God give to you and to all those you love
his comfort and his peace, his light and his joy,
in this world and the next; and the blessing …

The Lord bless you and watch over you,
the Lord make his face shine upon you
and be gracious to you,
the Lord look kindly on you and give you peace;
and the blessing …

The love of the Lord Jesus draw you to himself,
the power of the Lord Jesus 
strengthen you in his service,
the joy of the Lord Jesus fill your hearts;
and the blessing …

May God keep you in all your days.
May Christ shield you in all your ways.
May the Spirit bring you healing and peace.
May God the Holy Trinity drive all darkness from you
and pour upon you blessing and light.

The Lord bless you and watch over you,
the Lord make his face shine upon you
and be gracious to you,
the Lord look kindly on you
and give you peace;
and the blessing of God almighty,
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be among you and remain with you always.
 
The love of the Lord Jesus
draw you to himself,
the power of the Lord Jesus
strengthen you in his service,
the joy of the Lord Jesus fill your hearts;
and the blessing of God almighty,
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be among you and remain with you always.

Advent
Christ the Sun of Righteousness shine upon you,
scatter the darkness from before your path,
and make you ready to meet him when he comes in glory; and the blessing …

Christmas

Christ, who by his incarnation gathered into one
things earthly and heavenly,
fill you with peace and goodwill
and make you partakers of the divine nature;
and the blessing of God almighty,
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be among you and remain with you always.

May the joy of the angels,
the eagerness of the shepherds,
the perseverance of the wise men,
the obedience of Joseph and Mary,
and the peace of the Christ child
be yours this Christmas;
and the blessing of God almighty,
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be among you and remain with you always.

Epiphany

Christ the Son of God perfect in you the image of his glory and gladden your hearts with the good news of his kingdom;
and the blessing of God almighty,
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be among you and remain with you always.

Christ our Lord, to whom kings bowed down in worship and offered gifts,
reveal to you his glory
and pour upon you the riches of his grace;
and the blessing of God almighty,
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be among you and remain with you always.

Presentaion

Christ the Son of God, born of Mary,
fill you with his grace to trust his promises and obey his will;and the blessing of God almighty,
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be among you and remain with you always.

Lent

Christ give you grace to grow in holiness,
to deny yourselves, 
take up your cross, 
and follow him;
and the blessing …

Annunciation

Christ the Son of God, born of Mary,
fill you with his grace to trust his promises and obey his will;
and the blessing of God almighty,
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be among you and remain with you always.

Passiontide

Christ crucified draw you to himself, to find in him a sure ground for faith, a firm support for hope,and the assurance of sins forgiven;
and the blessing of God almighty,
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be among you and remain with you always.

Eastertide

The God of peace,
who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus,
that great shepherd of the sheep,
make you perfect in every good work to do his will;
and the blessing of God almighty,
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be among you and remain with you always.
 
(or)

God, who through the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ
has given us the victory,
give you joy and peace in your faith;
and the blessing of God almighty,
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be among you and remain with you always.

Ascension Day
Christ our ascended King pour upon you the abundance of his gifts
and bring you to reign with him in glory;
and the blessing …

Ascensiontide – Pentecost

The Spirit of truth lead you into all truth,
give you grace to confess that Jesus Christ is Lord,
and strengthen you to proclaim the word and works of God;
and the blessing …

Trinity Sunday

God the Holy Trinity make you strong 
in faith and love,
defend you on every side,
 and guide you in truth and peace;
and the blessing …

All Saints’ Day

God, who has prepared for us a city with eternal foundations,give you grace to share the inheritance of the saints in glory; and the blessing of God almighty,
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be among you and remain with you always.

Before Advent

Christ our King make you faithful and strong 
to do his will,
that you may reign with him in glory;
and the blessing …

Saints Days

God give you grace to follow his saints
in faith and hope and love;
and the blessing of God almighty,
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be among you and remain with you always.

Protection – Battle – Healing

May God the holy and undivided Trinity
preserve you in body, mind and spirit,
and bring you safe to that heavenly country
where peace and harmony reign;
and the blessing of God almighty,
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be among you and remain with you always.

Requiems

May God give you
his comfort and his peace,
his light and his joy,
in this world and the next;
and the blessing of God almighty,
the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit,
be among you and remain with you always.

The God of peace,
who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus,
that great shepherd of the sheep,
make you perfect in every good work to do his will;
and the blessing of God almighty,
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be among you and remain with you always.