The rejected stone has become the head of the corner
Prayer
Contemporary Lectionary Prayers
Based Upon Cycle C Lectionary Gospels
Gospel Theme:
The rejected stone has become the head of the corner
Gospel Note:
While vv. 9-12 may have been a part of a true parable, the additional materials seem to make the whole an allegory. This allegory reflects the theology of the early church, out of which Luke's Gospel came. The allegory details the rejection and crucifixion of God's beloved son by the Israelites, his victory over death, and the establishment of the Living Christ as the Lord of lords.
Liturgical Color:
Scarlet or purple
Suggested Hymns:
My Song Is Love Unknown
Christ The Life Of All The Living
Kyrie, God, Father in Heav'n Above
Beneath The Cross Of Jesus
We Sing The Praise Of Him Who Died
When I Survey The Wondrous Cross
(The Gospel theme and notes are based on the Lutheran and Episcopal text.)
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Lent 5
Lord, we are shocked by the behavior of those
wicked tenants!
We understand that most people would like to
avoid confrontation at any cost, especially if it
has to do with their own behavior.
We do not like having our character deficiencies
pointed out to us. We do not appreciate hearing
how our actions affect others.
Those tenants were certainly guilty!
They would not listen.
They took advantage of the situation and they paid
a terrible price for their wickedness.
When we travel down wrong pathways, making wrong
decisions and hurting others, send people to us
who care enough to confront us.
Grant us the courage to listen, to repent, to
change our behavior and to make restitution.
Lord, teach us to appreciate those who care
enough to lovingly confront us.
Amen.
(The prayer is based on the Lutheran and Episcopal text.)
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The rejected stone has become the head of the corner
Gospel Note:
While vv. 9-12 may have been a part of a true parable, the additional materials seem to make the whole an allegory. This allegory reflects the theology of the early church, out of which Luke's Gospel came. The allegory details the rejection and crucifixion of God's beloved son by the Israelites, his victory over death, and the establishment of the Living Christ as the Lord of lords.
Liturgical Color:
Scarlet or purple
Suggested Hymns:
My Song Is Love Unknown
Christ The Life Of All The Living
Kyrie, God, Father in Heav'n Above
Beneath The Cross Of Jesus
We Sing The Praise Of Him Who Died
When I Survey The Wondrous Cross
(The Gospel theme and notes are based on the Lutheran and Episcopal text.)
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Lent 5
Lord, we are shocked by the behavior of those
wicked tenants!
We understand that most people would like to
avoid confrontation at any cost, especially if it
has to do with their own behavior.
We do not like having our character deficiencies
pointed out to us. We do not appreciate hearing
how our actions affect others.
Those tenants were certainly guilty!
They would not listen.
They took advantage of the situation and they paid
a terrible price for their wickedness.
When we travel down wrong pathways, making wrong
decisions and hurting others, send people to us
who care enough to confront us.
Grant us the courage to listen, to repent, to
change our behavior and to make restitution.
Lord, teach us to appreciate those who care
enough to lovingly confront us.
Amen.
(The prayer is based on the Lutheran and Episcopal text.)
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