Liturgical Resources for
Easter 4A
11 May 2014
Propers of the Day: Acts
2.42-47; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2.19-25; John 10.1-10
Alternative First Reading and Psalm:
Ezekiel 34.7-15; Psalm 100
Collect
O God of peace,
who brought again from the dead
our Lord Jesus Christ,
that great shepherd of the sheep,
by the blood of the eternal
covenant,
make us perfect in every good
work to do your will,
and work in us that which is
well-pleasing in your sight;
through Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen. [1]
Holy Shepherd,
you know your sheep by name
and lead us to safety through the
valleys of death.
Guide us by your voice,
so that we may walk in certainty
and security
to the joyous feast prepared in
your house,
where we celebrate with you for
ever. Amen. [2]
Life abundant, God of grace,
you call us by name to live
without fear:
in peace may we resist all who
kill and despoil your people,
so that their hearts might be
turned to the only source of life;
through Jesus Christ, the
gateway. Amen. [3]
O God,
you never cease to call even
those far away,
for it is your will that all be
drawn into one fold.
Attune our ears to the voice of
the Good Shepherd,
who leads us always to you,
so that we may find under your
tender protection
life in all its fullness.
We ask this through Jesus Christ,
the resurrection and the life,
who lives and reigns with you in
the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God for ever and ever. Amen. [4]
Almighty God,
whose Son Jesus Christ is the
resurrection and the life:
raise us, who trust in him,
from the death of sin to the life
of righteousness,
so that we may seek those things
which are above,
where he reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen. [5]
Risen Christ,
faithful shepherd of your
Father’s sheep:
teach us to hear your voice
and to follow your command,
so that all your people may be
gathered into one flock,
to the glory of God the
Father. Amen. [6]
O God our shepherd,
you know your sheep by name
and lead us to safety through the
valley of death.
Guide us by your voice,
so that we may walk in certainty
and security
to the joyous feast prepared in
your house,
through Jesus Christ, our Saviour
and Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and
the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever. Amen. [7]
Prayer over the Gifts
God
of loving care,
you
spared before us the table of life,
and
give us the cup of salvation to drink.
Keep
us always in the fold of your Son Jesus Christ,
our
Saviour and our shepherd. Amen. [8]
Blessed
are you, O God, ruler of heaven and earth.
Day
by day you shower us with blessings.
As
you have raised us to new life in Christ,
give
us glad and generous hearts,
ready
to praise you and to respond to those in need,
through
Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Lord.
Amen. [9]
Prayer after Communion
Merciful Father,
you gave your Son Jesus Christ to
be the good shepherd,
and in his love for us to lay
down his life and rise again:
keep us always under his
protection,
and give us grace to follow in
his steps;
through Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen. [10]
Life-giving God,
in the mystery of Christ’s
resurrection
you send light to conquer
darkness,
water to give new life,
and the bread of life to nourish
your people.
Send us forth as witnesses to
your Son’s resurrection,
so that we may show your glory to
all the world,
through Jesus Christ, our risen
Lord. Amen. [11]
God of steadfast love,
watch over the Church redeemed by
the blood of your Son.
May we who share in these holy
mysteries
come safely to your eternal
kingdom,
where there is one flock and one
shepherd.
We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ
the risen Lord. Amen. [12]
[4] International
Consultation on English in the Liturgy, Opening Prayers: Collects in Contemporary Language (1997), 40
alt.
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