Good Shepherd: Collect for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year B

Via https://globalworship.tumblr.com/post/150359728225/the-good-shepherd-seeks-and-finds-the-lost-with I have got out of the habit of re-interpreting or commenting on  the weekly Collect prayers, but looking at this week's on the very familiar topic of The Good Shepherd, I thought I'd have a go. My first impulse is to say no Shepherds, no Sheep. But remembering that this is a classic, …

Good Friday for Humanists, Agnostics, Atheists & Free-thinkers

I have searched in vain for an existing secular liturgy for Good Friday, and although I do plan to return to writing my own humanistic liturgies, it has not been possible to do so in time for this season. Reading the existing religious liturgies has made me realise that it would not be possible to …

Alternative Collect for the Fifth Sunday of Easter

Humanity in each one of us, which, when we call forth is to show compassion and kindness May we practice that Humanity as our Way, Truth, and Life, May we steadfastly follow that path that others may embrace Humanity; through kindness, compassion and empathy, that defines our Humanity, in the unity of all peoples, One …

Alternative Collect for the Fourth Sunday of Easter

When we consider the picture Of Sheep and Shepherds We realise that, if we are sheep We are clever sheep who can help each other And we question whether our Shepherds can be trusted But we are not sheep We are people May we lead each other to Green Pastures As we abandon the 'rod …

Alternative to Evening Prayer During Easter

Preparation The day is coming to a close All: We give thanks for the day. That this evening may be peaceful, positive and good All: Let us determine together. [The Gloria] [Readings on an Easter thene] [Music or Song] Refrain: We remember the Resurrection story All: May it inspire us to embrace new beginnings [Readings …

Alternative Collect for the Third Sunday of Easter

Friends As we remember the stories Of Jesus appearing to his disciples after the Resurrection May we make ourselves known In the breaking of bread together May we open our eyes to the humanity of one another And work for the unity of humankind. Amen.

Humanistic Collect ‘Prayer’ for the 2nd Sunday of Eastertide

In the Easter story we see a metaphor For the possibility of human transformation and change. May we put away the 'leaven' of selfishness, insensitivity and unkindness, That we may live in such a way that our lives contribute to the Healing of the World. Amen (c) Copyright Kowethas Kernow 2021

Counting Through Eastertide

High King of Heaven Who hath given us the Paschal Lamb And raised this same Jesus to life Be with us as we count the days Of Eastertide Journeying with You To the revelation Of Your Great Spirit At Pentecost In the Name of the Father, Son and Spirit, three-in-one We pray Amen This week …