13th Sunday after Pentecost - 3 September 2006
August 22, 2006
This collect is part of a series produced for Anglican Youth Yeah! - Advent 2005 to Advent 2006. You can read the others that have been produced online, or alternatively download the full compilation.
Readings
First Reading Song of Solomon 2: 8-13
Second Reading James 1: 17-27
Gospel Mark 7: 1-8, 14-15, 21-23
Theme
Having integrity and confidence to always do what is right
Sentence
“Therefore rid yourselves of all sordidness and rank growth of wickedness, and welcome with meekness the implanted word that has the power to save your souls”
James 1:21
Collect
Dear Lord our friend,
Help us to hear and obey your message to us.
Help us to be people with clean hearts,
who have integrity and confidence to always do what is right
whether or not others are watching us.
Through the love of God,
Amen.
Contributed by
St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls
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