Liturgical Propers for Easter III

The following are some suggested propers for Easter III, drawing upon and editing the resources of the Consultation on Common Texts' Revised Common Lectionary Prayers and the Church of England's Common Worship.

Collect for Easter III

Elusive God,

companion on the way,

you walk behind, beside, beyond;

you catch us unawares.

Break through the disillusionment

and despair clouding our vision,

that, with wide-eyed wonder,

we may find our way and journey on

as messengers of your good news,

Jesus the Risen One, who,

with you and the Holy Spirit,

lives and reigns, one God,

now and for ever.  Amen.[1]

An Affirmation of Faith

Let us declare our faith in God.

We believe in God the Father,

from whom every family

in heaven and on earth is named.

We believe in God the Son,

who lives in our hearts through faith,

and fills us with his love.

We believe in God the Holy Spirit,

who strengthens us

with power from on high.

We believe in one God;

Author of life, Word of redemption and Spirit of wisdom.[2]

Prayer over the Gifts

Receive these gifts, O God,

and transform us through them,

that we may have to see

and hearts to understand

not only what you do on our behalf,

but what you call us to do

so that your realm will come

to fruition in glory.

We ask this in the name of Christ,

the firstborn from the dead.  Amen.[3]

Prayer after Communion

Source and end of our journey,

Guide us in the path of discipleship,

so that, as you have blessed us,

we may be a blessing for others,

bring the promise of the kingdom near

by our words and deeds.

We ask this in Christ’s name.  Amen.[4]

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[1] Revised Common Lectionary Prayers with concluding doxology by RGL+

[2] Common Worship, emended by RGL+

[3] Revised Common Lectionary Prayers with concluding doxology by RGL+

[4] Revised Common Lectionary Prayers with concluding doxology by RGL+