Preparation
Say quietly to yourself…
Alleluia. Christ is Risen!
He is risen indeed. Alleluia!
Praise
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,
as it was in the beginning is now and shall be for ever. Amen.
The Word of God
A Psalm followed by a Bible reading – see the back page of this leaflet.
Response
Silent reflection ending with these words:
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5,9
Prayers of Intercession
Prayers may include these concerns
• The people of God, that they may proclaim the risen Lord
• God’s creation, that the peoples of the earth may meet their responsibility
to care
• Those in despair and darkness, that they may find the hope and light of Christ
• Those in fear of death, that they may find faith through the resurrection
• Prisoners and captives
• Other themes from this week’s notice sheet.
The Collect from this week’s notice sheet or the following prayer is said
Christ yesterday and today,
the beginning and the end.
Alpha and Omega,
all times belongs to you,
and all ages;
to you be glory and power
through every age and for ever. from the Easter Vigil
The Lord’s Prayer is said
The Conclusion
May the risen Christ give us his peace.
Alleluia. Amen.