Revd. Bennett Spong ends his Evening Prayer this week, reminding us that a child is born to us, God gave his son to us as his living word. Christ’s followers are filled with wonder at the nearness of God, Bennett prays for us all, that we open our hearts to receive His life and increase...
Our first Evening Prayer of 2021 – as Bennett prays for harmony and paths to peace. He asks God to show all nations ways to work out their differences, so that political and financial power is never used without compassion. Bennett prays that we renounce arrogance, live humbly and share Christ’s message of love.
Evening Prayer and we greet the New Year with our prayers – Bennett considers God as our place of refuge and reminds us to number our days, so that we use our time on earth with wisdom. Revd. Bennett Spong prays for the poor and vulnerable and asks that we fill this world with compassion.
Bennett considers the joyful message of Christ’s birth and hope shared with all in our Evening Prayer. We pray with Bennett for the door of hate to close and the door of love and kindness to open – Jesus born in a humble stable brings forgiveness of sins and joy to our world.
Our Evening Prayer and Bennett prays to our Lord, our light and our salvation – whose hand passes over us, guards and preserves us. Bennett considers lack of faith, the errors we make, and forgiveness of sins. Into Christ’s hands we commend our loved ones and ourselves.
Evening Prayer – Revd. Bennett Spong prays that we keep our faith in other people, live honestly, fearlessly and with integrity – where failure can never dishearten us. Bennet prays for the homeless in this cold weather and asks Christ to draw near with shelter, food and friendship. Bennett prays that we see good in...
Rosie’s calming Evening Prayer is her last this week, as she reminds us of our refuge in the shadow of our Lord’s wings – as we sleep or when too worried to. Rosie reminds us that the greatest gift of all at Christmas came unwrapped and was laid in a manger.
Rosie leads our Christmas Day Evening Prayer. Blessed are you sovereign God, our light and our salvation – to dispel the darkness of our night you sent your son, our saviour. Rosie prays for us as we consider people less fortunate than ourselves; those living in areas of conflict, those who feel depressed and tested...
On this cold and frosty Christmas Eve, Rosie asks for our Lord to bless us and help us remain calm yet watchful as we await Christ’s birth – our Evening Prayer.
Rosie considers the Three Wise Men on their long journey to bring their gifts to the Christ child. Rosie reminds us that we have nothing of our own to bring except our lives, for Christ’s life. She prays for all travelling at this time, that they stay safe – and for those unable to travel,...
