January 15, 2017 – The Peanut Gallery

Peanut Gallery: The Inauguration of Donald J Trump as the 45th President of the United States of America is only 5 days away. Please pray for our Nation.

The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association has provided five excerpts from the Inaugural Prayers of Billy Graham and Franklin Graham. The first of these five excerpts is provided here as an example of how you can pray – today – for our Nation.

PRAYER FOR THE NATION: Billy Graham, Inaugural Prayer, 1969.

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Our Father and our God, Thou hast said, “Blessed is that nation whose God is the Lord.” We recognize on this historic occasion that we are “a nation under God.” We thank Thee for this torch of faith handed to us by our forefathers. May we never let it be extinguished. Thou alone hast given us our prosperity, our freedom and our power. This faith in God is our heritage and our foundation! Continue reading “Inauguration Prayer: for the Nation – Billy Graham, 1969 (re-blog)” →

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

In Ordinary Time the Church moves slowly from winter to spring. During this season, the Sunday readings will follow the life and teachings of Jesus. Ordinary Time will end on March 1st, Ash Wednesday, the first day of the season of Lent.

+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening Prayer:

Merciful God, you sent your Son, the spotless Lamb, to take upon himself the sin of the world. Make our lives holy, that your Church may bear witness to your purpose of reconciling all things in Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Continue reading “Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, 15 Jan: Isaiah 49:3, 5-6; Psalm 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Corinthians 1:1-3; John 1:29-34 ~ The Chosen One of God” →