Let the end come!
Prayer
Contemporary Lectionary Prayers
Cycle B
Gospel Note:
When the universe falls apart, Christ will soon return to
gather his own, but in contrast his words are changeless. We
continue with Mark's "Little Apocalypse." The pericope tells us
of the coming tribulation, the collapse of the universe, the
return of Christ and the gathering of his people. There follows
the parable of the fig tree which is to give the faithful an
indication of the time this will happen. While the universe
passes and generations come and go, there is assurance that God's
Word is eternal.
Liturgical Color:
Green
Suggested Hymns:
Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers
The Day Is Surely Drawing Near
Jerusalem, My Happy Home
Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer
Pentecost 27 (Lutheran only)
Lord,
forgive us, for we take pride in the things which
do not finally matter.
Towers and bridges.
Walls and buildings.
Titles and degrees.
Status and prestige.
All of these things have their place and purpose.
Much more could be added to this list.
In fact, this list is endless.
Remind us, Lord,
that only one thing finally matters.
Your word.
Heaven and earth and all things created,
will pass away.
Only your word is forever.
This is what finally matters.
Amen.
When the universe falls apart, Christ will soon return to
gather his own, but in contrast his words are changeless. We
continue with Mark's "Little Apocalypse." The pericope tells us
of the coming tribulation, the collapse of the universe, the
return of Christ and the gathering of his people. There follows
the parable of the fig tree which is to give the faithful an
indication of the time this will happen. While the universe
passes and generations come and go, there is assurance that God's
Word is eternal.
Liturgical Color:
Green
Suggested Hymns:
Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers
The Day Is Surely Drawing Near
Jerusalem, My Happy Home
Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer
Pentecost 27 (Lutheran only)
Lord,
forgive us, for we take pride in the things which
do not finally matter.
Towers and bridges.
Walls and buildings.
Titles and degrees.
Status and prestige.
All of these things have their place and purpose.
Much more could be added to this list.
In fact, this list is endless.
Remind us, Lord,
that only one thing finally matters.
Your word.
Heaven and earth and all things created,
will pass away.
Only your word is forever.
This is what finally matters.
Amen.
