Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Liturgical Suggestions for Easter V

Here are some simple liturgical suggestions for the celebration of the Eucharist on Easter V.


Easter V
22 May 2011

Introductory Responses

Alleluia!  Christ is risen.
The Lord is risen indeed.  Alleluia!

Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ
who has given us new life and hope
by raising Jesus from the dead.

Rejoice, then, even in our distress.
We shall be counted worthy when Christ appears.

God has claimed us as beloved children
and called us from our darkness
into the light of the resurrection.

May Christ’s grace and peace be with us.
May God fill our hearts with joy.

Collect of the Day

Risen Christ
you prepare a place for us,
in the home of the one whom you called Abba.
Draw us more deeply into yourself,
through scripture read, water splashed,
bread broken, wine poured,
so that, when our hearts are troubled,
we will know you more completely
as the way, the truth and the life,
for with that same Abba and the Spirit,
you live and reign, one God,
now and for ever.  Amen.

Adapted from Revised Common Lectionary Prayers

Affirmation of Faith

‘I Believe in God Almighty’  Common Praise #44

Prayer over the Gifts

Gracious God,
you show us your way
and give us your divine life.
May everything we do
be directed by the knowledge of your truth.
We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the risen Lord.  Amen.

The Book of Alternative Services

Prayer after Communion

God of love,
in this eucharist we have heard your truth
and shared in your life.
May we always walk in your way,
in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.  Amen.

The Book of Alternative Services

Dismissal

Go forth in the way of Christ, the truth and the life.  Alleluia!  Alleluia!
Thanks be to God.  Alleluia!  Alleluia!

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