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AN ORDERFOR MINISTRY TO THE SICK AND HOUSEBOUND

CONTENTS

Pastoral Notes and RubricsPage 0

An Order for the Celebration of the Holy EucharistPage 0

An Order for Administration of the Reserved SacramentPage 0

Appendix 1 Form of Confession and AbsolutionPage 0

Appendix 2 The Laying on of hands as a Separate RitePage 0

Appendix 3 The Laying on of hands when celebrated within the Eucharist Page 0

Appendix 4 The Anointing of the Sick as a Separate RitePage 0

Appendix 5 The Anointing of the Sick when celebrated within the Eucharist Page 0

Appendix 6 Prayers as Death ApproachesPage 0

Appendix 7 CollectsPage 0

Appendix 8 Suggested readingsPage 0

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PASTORAL NOTES AND RUBRICS

Our Lord Jesus Christ, by his example and teaching, entrusted to his church a ministry of healing. This ministry is exercised in various ways: by visiting, by the laying on of hands, by anointing, by confession and absolution, and pre-eminently in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, which is both the medicine of immortality and the sacrament of our fellowship in the Body of Christ.

If any communicant is unable through sickness or infirmity to come to church, the parish priest should be informed.

The priest or other minister should take into account the particular circumstances, needs and desires of the sick and those who look after them and should willingly use the various opportunities that the rites provide sensitively, intelligently and flexibly, shortening, lengthening or adapting them as the physical, mental and emotional condition of the sick person dictates. However, those parts of the rite marked by a line may never be omitted. Ministers should remember that the elderly, the sick and the dying, especially those with impaired vision, may often find comfort and reassurance in familiar prayers and great sensitivity is needed if they are to be helped to make use of these provisions.

Where the priest anoints or lays hands upon more than one person the appropriate references in the prayers should be changed from the singular to the plural.

In choosing readings and prayers ministers should bear in mind that the housebound are not necessarily sick and that therefore the readings of the previous Sunday or of a holy day may be the most appropriate.

In order to respect the fullness of the sacramental sign, whenever possible it is recommended that a priest celebrates the Holy Eucharist with the sick person and with his or her family and friends. Where circumstances dictate Holy Communion may be administered by a priest or other authorised minister from the Reserved Sacrament.

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Our Lord Jesus Christ gave power to his church to forgive sins in his name. This ministry, committed to them at their ordination, is exercised by bishops and priests. General absolution may be given, in the public services of the church, or absolution may be given individually and privately. The practice of private confession, made under the seal of secrecy, whilst not obligatory, is open to all and its use is particularly encouraged for those who may benefit from it, whether to give peace of mind to a troubled conscience or as an aid to growth in a life of faith and devotion. If circumstances allow, and the sick person has not confessed in this way before, careful instruction should be given to ensure suitable preparation.

When the first form of general confession is used, the sick person may repeat it line by line after the minister if this is judged to be more appropriate.

The office of anointing the sick is performed by bishops and priests. The oil, which should be pure olive oil, is normally consecrated by the bishop.

A public liturgy of healing should include readings from scripture, prayers of praise, intercession and thanksgiving, and a confession of faith. Appropriate psalms and hymns may be sung. The laying on of hands and the anointing of the sick are celebrated according to the rites given on pages (oo) and (oo).

AN ORDER FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST

1. The Preparation

Peace to this house and to all who live here. or Grace and peace be with you. And also with you. And keep you in the love of Christ.

A sign of peace may be exchanged. Then may be said:

Either:

Father of glory, holy and eternal, look upon us now in power and mercy.May your strength overcome our weakness,your radiance transform our blindness,and your Spirit draw us to that loveshown and offered to us by your Son,our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

or

Heavenly Father, all hearts are open to you.No secrets are hidden from you.Purify us with the fire of your Holy Spirit

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that we may love and worship you faithfully,through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

At this point the sick person may wish to make an individual confession (See Page 0) Otherwise, one of the following forms of general confession and the absolution are used.

Silence.

Either

Heavenly Father,we have sinned in thought, word and deed,and have failed to do what we ought to have done.We are sorry and truly repent.For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ who died for us,forgive us all that is past and lead us in his wayto walk as children of light. Amen.

Or Lord Jesus, you heal the sick. Lord, have mercy.Lord, have mercy.

Lord Jesus, you forgive sinners.Christ, have mercy.Christ, have mercy.

Lord Jesus, you give yourself to heal us and bring us strength. Lord, have mercy.Lord, have mercy.

Almighty God, who forgives all who truly repenthave mercy on you and set you free from sin,strengthen you in goodness and keep you in eternal life;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A collect may follow. At festivals and during Advent, Lent and Eastertide it should normally be appropriate to the day or season (See Appendix7). Otherwise one of the following may be used.

Heavenly Father,giver of life and health,look mercifully upon your servants in sickness;that they may be strengthened in their weaknessand trust in your unfailing love;

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through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

O God, you have prepared for those who love yousuch good things as pass our understanding:pour into our hearts such love for you,that we, loving you in and above all things,may obtain your promises,which exceed all that we can desire;through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. Amen.

2. The Proclamation of the Word.

One or two scriptural readings follow. A reading from one of the Gospels should always be included.

Silence may follow each reading.

If the sick person is to be anointed, either or both the following readings are recommended: James 5.14-15; Mark 6.7, 12-13

A profession of the Christian Faith may now be made as follows:

Do you believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth?I do.Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was born of the Virgin Mary, was crucified, died and was buried, and is now seated at the right hand of the Father?I do.Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting?I do.

3. The Prayers

While normally recommended for use the Prayers may be omitted at the discretion of the priest.

Appropriate responses may be used, for example: Lord, in your mercy, Lord, hear us. We pray to you, O Lord.hear our prayer. Lord, graciously hear us. Lord, have mercy.

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If the priest is going to anoint or lay hands on the sick person, the petitions printed in those rites are recommended. (See pages 00 and 00.)

An ending:

Merciful Father,accept these prayersfor the sake of your Son,our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

One of these prayers may follow:

We do not presume to come to this your table, merciful Lord,trusting in our own righteousness,but in your manifold and great mercies.We are not worthyso much as to gather up the crumbs under your table.But you are the same Lordwhose nature is always to have mercy.Grant us, therefore, gracious Lord,so to eat the flesh of your dear Son Jesus Christand to drink his blood,that we may evermore dwell in himand he in us.Amen.

or

Lord Jesus Christ,you draw and welcome us,emptied of pride and hungry for your grace,to this your kingdom’s feast.Nowhere can we find the foodfor which our souls cry out,but here, Lord, at your table.Invigorate and nourish us, good Lord,that in and through this bread and wineyour love may meet usand your life complete usin the power and glory of your kingdom.Amen.

4. The Thanksgiving.

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The priest takes the bread and wine and places them on the table. The priest uses either the following or another authorised Eucharistic Prayer.

The Lord be with you. or The Lord is here.And also with you. His Spirit is with us.

Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.

God of all creation, we give you thanks and praisethrough Jesus Christ your living Word, our Lord.

either: or:

Who in his earthly ministry, Who taught us what is right,went about healing the sick and suffering, showed us the truthrestoring sight to the blind and brought us to know you,and bringing wholeness to the people, the one true God.that, following his example,your church may continue his healing work.

And so, with angels and archangelsand with all who stand before you in heaven and on earthwe praise your glorious name.

Holy, holy, holy Lord,God of power and might,heaven and earth are full of your glory.Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.Hosanna in the highest.

Praise to you, Father in heaven.On the night before he diedyour Son Jesus Christ took bread and wine;he gave you thanks and said,Take, eat: this is my body which is given for you.Drink this, all of you: this is my blood which is shed for you.Do this in remembrance of me.

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[Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come in glory.]

Send down your Holy Spiritas we bring before you these your giftsand remember the sacrifice of your Son,made once for all upon the cross.Feed us with his body and blood,that we may live and grow in him.Through him, with him, in him,in the unity of the Holy Spirit,all honour and glory are yours, almighty Father,for ever and ever.Amen.

Let us pray with As our Saviour taught us, confidence to the Father. we boldly pray.

Our Father in heaven, Our Father who art in heaven,hallowed be your name, hallowed be thy name,your kingdom come, thy kingdom come,your will be done thy will be done,on earth as in heaven. on earth as it is in heaven.Give us today our daily bread. Give us this day our daily bread,Forgive us our sins And forgive us our trespassesas we forgive those as we forgive thosewho sin against us. Who trespass against us.Save us from the time of trial And lead us not into temptation,and deliver us from evil. but deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power For thine is the kingdom,and the glory are yours the power and the glory,now and for ever. for ever and ever.Amen. Amen.

5. The Communion.

The priest breaks the bread, saying:

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We break this bread to share in the body of Christ.

Though we are many, we are one bodyfor we all share in one bread.

or

Every time we eat this bread and drink of this cupwe proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.

One of the following invitations:

God’s holy gifts for God’s holy people.Jesus Christ is holy,Jesus Christ is Lord,to the glory of God the Father.

or

Jesus is the Lamb of Godwho takes away the sins of the world.Happy are those who are called to his supper.Lord, I am not worthy to receive you,but only say the word and I shall be healed.

orCome, let us receive the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, given for us, and feed on him in our hearts by faith with thanksgiving.

The sacrament is administered with these words:

The body of Christ [keep you in eternal life]. Amen.The blood of Christ [keep you in eternal life.] Amen.

When it is necessary to administer the sacrament in both kinds together, the words of administration are:

The body and blood of Christ [keep you in eternal life]. Amen.

6. Post Communion

The following psalm-verses and/or a post communion prayer may be said:

Bless the Lord, O my soul,and all that is within me bless his holy name.

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Bless the Lord, O my soul,and forget not all his benefits;

Who forgives all your sinsand heals all your infirmities.

Grant, Lord, that what we have received with our mouthswe may not judge by taste alonebut by faith be fully assured without misgivingthat we have been granted the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Father,grant that in the strength of this heavenly food,when our earthly pilgrimage is over,we may reach the home for which we long;through Christ our Lord. Amen.

God of love,you have fed us at the table of everlasting life:teach us to trust, without fear,in your eternal goodness and mercy;through Christ our Lord. Amen.

God of grace and mercy,heal and help us in our weaknessso that, strengthened by the body and blood of your Son,we may grow in faith and love;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The peace of God which is beyond all understanding guard your heart(s) in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ: and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit be with you and remain with you always. Amen.

AN ORDER FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE RESERVED SACRAMENT

The sacrament is often reserved in churches for the communion of the sick. When a deacon or other authorised minister administers

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communion, it is from the reserved sacrament which has previously been consecrated by a bishop or priest.

1. The Preparation

Peace to this house and to all who live here. or Grace and peace be with you. And also with you. And keep you in the love of Christ.

A sign of peace may be exchanged. Then may be said:

Either:

Father of glory, holy and eternal, look upon us now in power and mercy.May your strength overcome our weakness,your radiance transform our blindness,and your Spirit draw us to that loveshown and offered to us by your Son,our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

or

Heavenly Father, all hearts are open to you.No secrets are hidden from you.Purify us with the fire of your Holy Spiritthat we may love and worship you faithfully,through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

At this point, if the minister is a priest, the sick person may wish to make an individual confession (See Page 0.) Otherwise, one of the following forms of general confession and the absolution are used.

Silence.EitherHeavenly Father,we have sinned in thought, word and deed,and have failed to do what we ought to have done.We are sorry and truly repent.For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ who died for us,forgive us all that is past and lead us in his wayto walk as children of light. Amen.Or Lord Jesus, you heal the sick. Lord, have mercy.

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Lord, have mercy.

Lord Jesus, you forgive sinners.Christ, have mercy.Christ, have mercy.

Lord Jesus, you give yourself to heal us and bring us strength. Lord, have mercy.Lord, have mercy.

If the minister is a priest he/she says:Almighty God, who forgives all who truly repenthave mercy on you and set you free from sin,strengthen you in goodness and keep you in eternal life;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

If the minister is not a priest he/she says:

Almighty God who forgives all who truly repent,have mercy upon us and set us free from sin,strengthen us in goodness and keep us in eternal life;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A collect may follow. At festivals and during Advent, Lent and Eastertide it should normally be appropriate to the day or season (See Appendix7). Otherwise one of the following may be used.

Heavenly Father,giver of life and health,look mercifully upon your servants in sickness;that they may be strengthened in their weaknessand trust in your unfailing love;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

O God, you have prepared for those who love yousuch good things as pass our understanding:pour into our hearts such love for you,that we, loving you in and above all things,may obtain your promises,which exceed all that we can desire;through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. Amen.

2. The Proclamation of the Word.

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One or two scriptural readings follow. A reading from one of the Gospels should always be included.

Silence may follow each reading.

If the sick person is to be anointed either or both the following readings are recommended: James 5.14-15; Mark 6.7, 12-13

A profession of the Christian Faith may now be made as follows:

Do you believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth?I do.Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was born of the Virgin Mary, was crucified, died and was buried, and is now seated at the right hand of the Father?I do.Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting?I do.

3. The Prayers

While normally recommended for use the Prayers may be omitted at the discretion of the priest.

Appropriate responses may be used, for example: Lord, in your mercy, Lord, hear us. We pray to you,

O Lord.hear our prayer. Lord, graciously hear us. Lord, have mercy.

If the priest is going to anoint or lay hands on the sick person, the petitions printed in those rites are recommended. (See pages 00 and 00.))

An ending:

Merciful Father,accept these prayersfor the sake of your Son,our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

One of these prayers may follow:

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We do not presume to come to this your table, merciful Lord,trusting in our own righteousness,but in your manifold and great mercies.We are not worthyso much as to gather up the crumbs under your table.But you are the same Lordwhose nature is always to have mercy.Grant us, therefore, gracious Lord,so to eat the flesh of your dear Son Jesus Christand to drink his blood,that we may evermore dwell in himand he in us.Amen.

or

Lord Jesus Christ,you draw and welcome us,emptied of pride and hungry for your grace,to this your kingdom’s feast.Nowhere can we find the foodfor which our souls cry out,but here, Lord, at your table.Invigorate and nourish us, good Lord,that in and through this bread and wineyour love may meet usand your life complete usin the power and glory of your kingdom.Amen.

4. Communion from the Reserved Sacrament

Let us pray with As our Saviour taught us,confidence to the Father. we boldly pray.

Our Father in heaven, Our Father who art in heaven,hallowed be your name, hallowed be thy name,your kingdom come, thy kingdom come,your will be done thy will be done,on earth as in heaven. on earth as it is in heaven.Give us today our daily bread. Give us this day our daily bread,Forgive us our sins And forgive us our trespassesas we forgive those as we forgive those

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who sin against us. Who trespass against us.Save us from the time of trial And lead us not into temptation,and deliver us from evil. but deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power For thine is the kingdom,and the glory are yours the power and the glory,now and for ever. for ever and ever.Amen. Amen.

One of the following invitations:

God’s holy gifts for God’s holy people.Jesus Christ is holy,Jesus Christ is Lord,to the glory of God the Father.

or

Jesus is the Lamb of Godwho takes away the sins of the world.Happy are those who are called to his supper.Lord, I am not worthy to receive you,but only say the word and I shall be healed.

or

Come, let us receive the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ,given for us, and feed on him in our hearts by faith with thanksgiving.

The sacrament is administered with these words:

The body of Christ [keep you in eternal life]. Amen.The blood of Christ [keep you in eternal life.] Amen.

When it is necessary to administer the sacrament in both kinds together, the words of administration areThe body and blood of Christ [keep you in eternal life]. Amen.

5. Post Communion

The following psalm-verses and/or a post communion prayer may be said:

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Bless the Lord, O my soul,and all that is within me bless his holy name.

Bless the Lord, O my soul,and forget not all his benefits;

Who forgives all your sinsand heals all your infirmities.

Grant, Lord, that what we have received with our mouthswe may not judge by taste alonebut by faith be fully assured without misgivingthat we have been granted the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Father,grant that in the strength of this heavenly food,when our earthly pilgrimage is over,we may reach the home for which we long;through Christ our Lord. Amen.

God of love,you have fed us at the table of everlasting life:teach us to trust, without fear,in your eternal goodness and mercy;through Christ our Lord. Amen.

God of grace and mercy,heal and help us in our weaknessso that, strengthened by the body and blood of your Son,we may grow in faith and love;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

If the minister is a priest, the rite may conclude with the blessing. Otherwise it concludes with the grace.

The peace of God which is beyond all understanding keep your heart(s) in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ: and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit be with you and remain with you always. Amen.

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The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all evermore. Amen.

APPENDIX 1

MINISTRY OF RECONCILIATIONA FORM OF CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

The priest may read one of the following or other appropriate sentences from Scripture:

Our Lord Jesus Christ said, Come to me, all whose work is hard, whose load is heavy; and I will give you rest.

This is a true saying, to be completely accepted and believed: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

The priest may bless the penitent, saying:

The Lord be in your heart and on your lips, that you may confess your sins in honesty and sincerity and know the truth that sets you free; in the name of the father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

The confession then follows, using these or other appropriate words:

I confess to almighty God, and before you, that I have sinned in thought, words and deed, and failed to do what I ought to have done. I remember especially the following sins …

For these and all my other sins, which I cannot now remember, I am very sorry and truly repent; I resolve to lead a better life; I humbly ask for God’s forgiveness, for absolution in his name, and for your help and guidance.

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The priest may offer counsel and suggest an appropriate short act of thanksgiving for God’s forgiveness.

The priest absolves the penitent, using the following words:

Our Lord Jesus Christ, who has left power to his Church to absolve all sinners who truly repent and believe in him, of his great mercy forgive all your offences. And, by his authority committed to me, I absolve you from all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Thanks be to God.

The priest dismisses the penitent using these or other appropriate words:

‘The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.’

God give you grace to grow in holiness, to walk in his ways of truth and peace, and joyfully to bear the fruit of his Spirit.And the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you always. Amen.

The Lord has set you free from sin.Go in peace; and pray for me, a sinner.

APPENDIX 2

THE LAYING ON OF HANDSCELEBRATED AS A SEPARATE RITE

Our help is in the name of the Lord,the maker of heaven and earth.

Then is said either:

Wait on God alone in stillness, O my soul;for in him is my hope.

He alone is my rock and my salvation,my stronghold, so that I shall not be shaken.

In God is my strength and my glory;God is my strong rock; in him is my refuge.

Put your trust in him always, my people;pour out your hearts before him, for God is our refuge. [Psalm 62.5-8]

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or:

Let my cry come before you, O Lord;give me understanding, according to your word.

Let my supplication come before you;deliver me, according to your promise.

Let your hand reach out to help me,for I have chosen your commandments.

I have longed for your salvation, O Lord,and your law is my delight.Let my soul live and it will praise you,and let your judgements be my help.

I have gone astray like a sheep that is lost;O seek your servant, for I do not forget your commandments. [Psalm 119.169-170, 173-176]

At this point the sick person may wish to make an individual confession (See Appendix 1.) Otherwise, one of the following forms of general confession and the absolution are used.

Silence.

EitherHeavenly Father,we have sinned in thought, word and deed,and have failed to do what we ought to have done.We are sorry and truly repent.For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ who died for us,forgive us all that is past and lead us in his wayto walk as children of light. Amen.

Or Lord Jesus, you heal the sick. Lord, have mercy.Lord, have mercy.

Lord Jesus, you forgive sinners.Christ, have mercy.Christ, have mercy.

Lord Jesus, you give yourself to heal us and bring us strength.

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Lord, have mercy.Lord, have mercy.

Almighty God, who forgives all who truly repenthave mercy on you and set you free from sin,strengthen you in goodness and keep you in eternal life;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Then is read:

Jesus said, “Whenever you enter a town and its people welcome you, eat what is set before you; cure the sick who are there, and say to them, “The Kingdom of God has come near to you.” [Luke 10.8-9]

A profession of the Christian faith is now made as follows:

Do you believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth?I do.

Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was born of the Virgin Mary, was crucified, died and was buried, who rose from the dead and is now seated at the right hand of the Father?I do.

Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting?I do.

The Prayers

The following petitions are recommended:Lord, come and comfort N. with your loving kindness.Lord, in your mercy,hear our prayer.

Deliver N. from all harm.Lord, in your mercy,hear our prayer.

Free N. from sin and temptation.Lord, in your mercy,hear our prayer.

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Relieve N’s sufferings and the sufferings of all who are sick.Lord, in your mercy,hear our prayer.

Give life and health to N. on whom we lay our hands in your name.Lord, in your mercy,hear our prayer.

Let us pray with As our Saviour taught us,confidence to the Father. we boldly pray.

Our Father in heaven, Our Father who art in heaven,hallowed be your name, hallowed be thy name,your kingdom come, thy kingdom come,your will be done thy will be done,on earth as in heaven. on earth as it is in heaven.Give us today our daily bread. Give us this day our daily bread,Forgive us our sins And forgive us our trespassesas we forgive those as we forgive thosewho sin against us. Who trespass against us.Save us from the time of trial And lead us not into temptation,and deliver us from evil. but deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power For thine is the kingdom,and the glory are yours the power and the glory,now and for ever. for ever and ever.Amen. Amen.

The priest lays hands on the head of the sick person and says:

N., in the name of God the Father, may you be released from your suffering and may your health be restored according to his holy will.

In the name of Jesus Christ, may you be filled with new life.

In the name of God the Holy Spirit, may you receive inward health and the peace that passes all understanding.

N. we entrust you to God’s most gracious mercy and protection.May the Lord bless you and guard you;may the Lord make his face to shine on you and be gracious to you;

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may the Lord look kindly on you and give you peace.

APPENDIX 3

THE LAYING ON OF HANDS CELEBRATED WITHIN THE EUCHARIST

OR WHEN COMMUNION IS ADMINISTERED FROMTHE RESERVED SACRAMENT

The Prayers

The following petitions are recommended:

Lord, come and comfort N. with your loving kindness.Lord, in your mercy,hear our prayer.

Deliver N. from all harm.Lord, in your mercy,hear our prayer.

Free N. from sin and temptation.Lord, in your mercy,hear our prayer.

Relieve N’s sufferings and the sufferings of all who are sick.Lord, in your mercy,hear our prayer.

Give life and health to N. on whom we lay our hands in your name.Lord, in your mercy,hear our prayer.

The priest lays hands on the head of the sick person and says:

N., in the name of God the Father, may you be released from your suffering and may your health be restored according to his holy will.

In the name of Jesus Christ, may you be filled with new life.

In the name of God the Holy Spirit, may you receive inward health and the peace that passes all understanding.

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The rite continues with The Thanksgiving (page 00) or Communion from the Reserved Sacrament (page 00)

APPENDIX 4

THE ANOINTING OF THE SICKAS A SEPARATE RITE

The following sentence is said:

Jesus said, ‘I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.’ [John 10.10]

The following may also be said:

The Lord is my shepherd;therefore can I lack nothing.

He makes me lie down in green pasturesand leads me beside still waters.

He shall refresh my souland guide me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,I will fear no evil;for you are with me;your rod and staff, they comfort me.

You spread a table before mein the presence of those who trouble me;you have anointed my head with oil,and my cup shall be full.

Surely goodness and loving mercy shall follow meall the days of my life,and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. [Psalm 23]

or

In you, O Lord, have I taken refuge;let me never be put to shame;deliver me in your righteousness.

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Incline your ear to me;make haste to deliver me.

Be my strong rock; a fortress to save me,for you are my rock and my stronghold;guide me, and lead me for your name’s sake.

Into your hands I commend my spirit,for you have redeemed me, O Lord, O God of truth. [Psalm 31.1-3, 5]

At this point the sick person may wish to make an individual confession (See Appendix 1.) Otherwise, one of the following forms of general confession and the absolution are used.

Silence.

Either

Heavenly Father,we have sinned in thought, word and deed,and have failed to do what we ought to have done.We are sorry and truly repent.For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ who died for us,forgive us all that is past and lead us in his wayto walk as children of light. Amen.

Or Lord Jesus, you heal the sick. Lord, have mercy.Lord, have mercy.

Lord Jesus, you forgive sinners.Christ, have mercy.Christ, have mercy.

Lord Jesus, you give yourself to heal us and bring us strength. Lord, have mercy.Lord, have mercy.

Almighty God, who forgives all who truly repenthave mercy on you and set you free from sin,strengthen you in goodness and keep you in eternal life;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Then is read:

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A reading from the letter of James.

Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise them up; and anyone who has committed sins will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. [5.14-16a]

A profession of the Christian Faith is now made as follows:

Do you believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth?I do.

Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was born of the Virgin Mary, was crucified, died and was buried, who rose from the dead and is now seated at the right hand of the Father?I do.

Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting?I do.

Then follow:The Prayers

The following petitions may be used:

Lord, through this holy anointing, comfort N. with your loving kindness.Lord, in your mercy.Hear our prayer.

Deliver N. from all harm.Lord, in your mercy,Hear our prayer.

Relieve N. from sin and all temptation.Lord, in your mercy,Hear our prayer.

Relieve N’s sufferings and the sufferings of all who are sick.Lord, in your mercy.Hear our prayer.

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Give life and health to N. who is to be anointed in your name.Lord, in your mercy.Hear our prayer.

Let us pray with As our Saviour taught us,confidence to the Father. we boldly pray.

Our Father in heaven, Our Father who art in heaven,hallowed be your name, hallowed be thy name,your kingdom come, thy kingdom come,your will be done thy will be done,on earth as in heaven. on earth as it is in heaven.Give us today our daily bread. Give us this day our daily bread,Forgive us our sins And forgive us our trespassesas we forgive those as we forgive thosewho sin against us. Who trespass against us.Save us from the time of trial And lead us not into temptation,and deliver us from evil. but deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power For thine is the kingdom,and the glory are yours the power and the glory,now and for ever. for ever and ever.Amen. Amen.

If the oil has not already been consecrated by the bishop, the priest says:

Heavenly Father, giver of health and salvation,send your Holy Spirit on this oilthat, as your holy apostles anointed many that were sick and healed them,so those who in faith and repentancereceive this holy unctionmay be made whole and, if it be your will, restored to health,in the name of Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Redeemer. Amen.

The priest lays hands on the head of the sick person and saysN., in the name of God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, may you be released from your suffering and may your health be restored according to his holy will.

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The priest then anoints the sick person, tracing the sign of the cross on the forehead and on the hands, saying:

As we anoint you outwardly with this holy oil,so may our heavenly Father anoint you inwardlywith the gift of the Holy Spiritthat you may receive the healing of all your infirmitiesof body, mind, and spirit.May the merciful Father comfort you,give you confidence in his mercyand keep you always in peace and safety,through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

N., we entrust you to God’s most gracious mercy and protection.May the Lord bless you and guard you;may the Lord make his face to shine on you and be gracious to you;may the Lord look kindly on you and give you peace.

APPENDIX 5

THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK CELEBRATED WITHIN THE EUCHARIST

OR WHEN COMMUNION IS ADMINISTERED FROMTHE RESERVED SACRAMENT

The rite starts after the profession of faith.

The Prayers

The following petitions may be used:

Lord, through this holy anointing, comfort N. with your loving kindness.Lord, in your mercy.Hear our prayer.

Deliver N. from all harm.Lord, in your mercy,Hear our prayer.

Relieve N. from sin and all temptation.Lord, in your mercy,Hear our prayer.

Relieve N’s sufferings and the sufferings of all who are sick.Lord, in your mercy.

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Hear our prayer.

Give life and health to N. who is to be anointed in your name.Lord, in your mercy.Hear our prayer.

Amen. Amen.

If the oil has not already been consecrated by the bishop, the priest says:

Heavenly Father, giver of health and salvation,send your Holy Spirit on this oilthat, as your holy apostles anointed many that were sick and healed them,so those who in faith and repentancereceive this holy unctionmay be made whole and, if it be your will, restored to health,in the name of Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Redeemer. Amen.

The priest lays hands on the head of the sick person and says:

N., in the name of God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, may you be released from your suffering and may your health be restored according to his holy will.

The priest then anoints the sick person, tracing the sign of the cross on the forehead and on the hands, saying:

As we anoint you outwardly with this holy oil,so may our heavenly Father anoint you inwardlywith the gift of the Holy Spiritthat you may receive the healing of all your infirmitiesof body, mind, and spirit.May the merciful Father comfort you,give you confidence in his mercyand keep you always in peace and safety,through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The rite continues with The Thanksgiving (page 00) or Communion from the Reserved Sacrament (page 00)

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APPENDIX 6PRAYERS AS DEATH APPROACHES

The family and friends may use the following Litany.

God the Father,deliver your servant.

God the Son,deliver your servant.

God the Holy Spiritdeliver your servant.Holy Trinity, one God,

deliver your servant.

From all evil, By your passion and cross,deliver your servant. deliver your servant.

From all sin, By your death and burial,deliver your servant. deliver your servant.

From all tribulation, By your rising from the dead,deliver your servant. deliver your servant.

From pain and fear, By your ascending into glory,deliver your servant. deliver your servant.

From everlasting death, When you come again in glory,deliver your servant. deliver your servant.

In the hour of death, Into glory, light and peace,deliver your servant. deliver your servant.

The family and friends may use this form of the Jesus Prayer.

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on your servant – and save him/her.Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on your servant – and strengthen him/her.Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on your servant – and comfort him/her.Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on your servant – and give him/her your peace.

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God of mercy,into whose hands your Son Jesus Christcommended his spirit at his last hour,into those same handswe now commend your servant N.that death may be for him/her the gate to lifeand to eternal fellowship with you;through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer will be found on page 00

Neither death nor anything else can separate us from the love of God. [cf Romans 8.38-39]

Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise. [Luke 23.43]

I am the resurrection and the life. [John 11.25]

Those who believe in me,even though they die, will live. [John 11.25]

Father, into your hands I commend my spirit. [Luke 23.46]

Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. [Acts 7.59]

At the moment of death:

Go forth, O Christian soul;depart out of this world,in the name of God,the Almighty Father who created you;in the name of Jesus Christ, his Son who redeemed you;in the name of the Holy Spirit who sanctifies you.May flights of angels help and defend you.May the fellowship of the saints support and befriend you.May Christ, the Good Shepherd,embrace and welcome you.May your rest be with him this day in peaceand your dwelling-place in the paradise of God.

Enter not into judgement with your servant, Lord,for in your sight there is no one can be justified,rather forgive him his/her sinsand grant him/her the fullness of redemption

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through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

When the person has died, one or more of the following may be said:

Give rest with the saints, O Christ,to the soul of your servant departed,that he/she may repose in a placewhere pain and sorrow and grief are no more,but life everlasting.You are the only Immortal One,O Creator and Maker of us all.We are mortals:from earth we were fashioned, to earth we return;for so did you ordain when you made me, saying:“Dust you are, and unto dust you will return”.All we go down to the dustyet even over the grave we make our song:Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Blessed and hallowed be his great namein the world which is to be made anew,when he gives life back to the deadand raises them to eternal life.The Lord will come and take his throne in majesty and glory;and may this come to pass in your lifetimeand in the lifetime of the whole household of faith,swiftly and without delay.Even so, come, Lord Jesus.

Almighty God,Father of all mercies and giver of all comfort:deal graciously, we pray, with those who mourn,that casting every care on you,they may know the consolation of your love;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

APPENDIX 7COLLECTS FOR USE AT THE EUCHARIST

Advent:

Almighty God,give us grace to cast away the works of darknessand to put on the armour of light,

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now in the time of this mortal life,in which your Son Jesus Christ came to us in great humility;that on the last day,when he shall come again in his glorious majestyto judge the living and the dead,we may rise to the life immortal;through him who is alive and reigns with you,in the unity of the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever.

Christmas:

Almighty God,in the birth of your Sonyou have poured on us the new light of your incarnate Word,and shown us the fullness of your love:help us to walk in his light and dwell in his lovethat we may know the fullness of his joy;who is alive and reigns with you,in the unity of the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever.Lent:

Almighty and everlasting God,you hate nothing that you have madeand forgive the sins of all those who are penitent:create and make in us new and contrite heartsthat we, worthily lamenting our sinsand acknowledging our wretchedness,may receive from you, the God of all mercy,perfect remission and forgiveness;through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,who is alive and reigns with you,in the unity of the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever.

Easter:

Lord of all life and power,who through the mighty resurrection of your Sonovercame the old order of sin and deathto make all things new in him:grant that we, being dead to sinand alive to you in Jesus Christ,may reign with him in glory;

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to whom with you and the Holy Spiritbe praise and honour, glory and might,now and in all eternity.

Ascension and Pentecost:

O God the king of glory,you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christwith great triumph to your kingdom in heaven:we beseech you, leave us not comfortless,but send your Holy Spirit to strengthen usand exalt us to the place where our Saviour Christ is gone before,who is alive and reigns with you,in the unity of the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever.

At other times:

Almighty God,in Christ you make all things new:transform the poverty of our nature by the riches of your grace,and in the renewal of our livesmake known your heavenly glory;through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,who is alive and reigns with you,in the unity of the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever.

Almighty God,by whose grace alone we are accepted and called to your service:strengthen us by your Holy Spiritand make us worthy of our calling;through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,who is alive and reigns with you,in the unity of the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever.

Almighty God,who sent your Holy Spiritto be the life and light of your Church:open our hearts to the riches of your grace,that we may bring forth the fruits of the Spiritin love and joy and peace;through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,who is alive and reigns with you,in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

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one God, now and for ever.

Almighty God,who called your Church to bear witnessthat you were in Christ reconciling the world to yourself:help us to proclaim the good news of your love,that all who hear it may be drawn to you;through him who was lifted up on the cross,and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,one God, now and ever.

Almighty God,whose only Son has opened for usa new and living way into your presence:give us pure hearts and steadfast willsto worship you in spirit and in truth;through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,who is alive and reigns with you,in the unity of the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever.

Almighty God,you have made us for yourself,and our hearts are restlesstill they find their rest in you:teach us to offer ourselves to your service,that here we may have your peace,and in the world to comemay see you face to face;through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,who is alive and reigns with you,in the unity of the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever.

APPENDIX 8SUGGESTED READINGS

N.B. At a celebration of the Holy Eucharist, a passage from numbers 1-8 may be chosen for the first reading, a passage from numbers 9-17 for the psalm and a passage from numbers 18-23 for the gospel reading.

1. Isaiah 43.1-3a, 4-5a

Thus says the Lord,he who created you, O Jacob,he who formed you, O Israel:

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Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;I have called you by name, you are mine.When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;when you walk through fire you shall not be burned,and the flame shall not consume you.For I am the Lord your God,the Holy One of Israel, your Saviour.Because you are precious in my sight,and honoured, and I love you,I give people in return for you,nations in exchange for your life.Do not fear, for I am with you.

2. Extracts from Isaiah 61.1-3

The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me;he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed,to proclaim liberty to captives,to comfort all who mourn –to give them a garland instead of ashes,the oil of gladness instead of mourning,the mantle of praise instead of a faint spirit.

3. Jeremiah 30.17

I will restore health to you,and your wounds I will heal,says the Lord.

4. Acts 4.8-12

Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said, “Rulers of the people and elders, if we are questioned today because of a good deed done to someone who was sick and are asked how this man has been healed, let it be known to all of you, and to all the people of Israel, that this man is standing before you in good health by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead. This Jesus is ‘the stone that was rejected by you, the builders; it has become the cornerstone.’There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among mortals by which we must be saved.”

5. Romans 8.18-25

I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory about to be revealed to us. For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God; for the creation was subjected to futility, not of its own will but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and will obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. We know that the whole creation has been groaning in labour pains until now; and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly while we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies. For in hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what is seen? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.

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This reading may continue as follows, or the verses may be read on their own.Romans 8.26-28

Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words. And God, who searches the heart, knows what is in the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.

6. 2 Corinthians 1.3-5

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all consolation, who consoles us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to console those who are in any affliction with the consolation with which we ourselves are consoled by God. For just as the sufferings of Christ are abundant for us, so also our consolation is abundant through Christ.

7. James 5.13-16a

Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise them up; and anyone who has committed sins will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed.

8. Extracts from Revelation 22.1-2

The angel showed me the river of the water of life,bright as crystal,flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb.On either side of the river, is the tree of life;and the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.

9. Psalm 16.7-10

I have set the Lord always before me;he is at my right hand; I shall not fall.

Wherefore my heart therefore is glad and my spirit rejoices;my flesh also shall rest secure.

For you will not abandon my soul to Death,nor suffer your faithful to see the Pit.

You will show me the path of life;in your presence is fullness of joy,and in your right hand are pleasures for evermore.

10. Psalm 20.1-2

May the Lord hear you in the day of trouble,the name of the God of Jacob defend you;

Send you help from his sanctuary

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and strengthen you out of Zion.

The Lord is my light and my salvation;whom then shall I fear?

11 Psalm 23

The Lord is my shepherd;therefore can I lack nothing.

He makes me lie down in green pasturesand leads me beside still waters.

He shall refresh my souland guide me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,I will fear no evil;for you are with me;your rod and staff, they comfort me.

You spread a table before mein the presence of those who trouble me;you have anointed my head with oil,and my cup shall be full.

Surely goodness and loving mercy shall follow meall the days of my life,and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

12. Psalm 27.1

The Lord is my light and my salvation;whom then shall I fear?The Lord is the strength of my life;of whom then shall I be afraid?

13. Psalm 27.5

One thing have I asked of the Lord;and that alone I seek:that I may dwell in the house of the Lordall the days of my life

14. Psalm 27.6

In the day of troublehe shall hide me in his shelter;in the secret place of his dwelling shall he hide meand set me high upon a rock.

15. Psalm 31.1-3, 5

In you, O Lord, have I taken refuge;let me never be put to shame;

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deliver me in your righteousness.

Incline your ear to me;make haste to deliver me.

Be my strong rock; a fortress to save me,for you are my rock and my stronghold;guide me, and lead me for your name’s sake.

Into your hands I commend my spirit,for you have redeemed me, O Lord, O God of truth.

16 Psalm 46.10-11

“Be still, and know that I am God;I will be exalted among the nations;I will be exalted in the earth.”

The Lord of hosts is with us;the God of Jacob is our stronghold.

17 Psalm 121.1-5, 7

I lift up my eyes to the hills;from where is my help to come?

My help comes from the Lord,the maker of heaven and earth.

He will not suffer your foot to stumble;he who watches over you will not sleep.

Behold, he who keeps watch over Israelshall neither slumber nor sleep;

The Lord himself watches over you;the Lord is your shade at your right hand.

The Lord shall keep you from all evil;it is he who shall keep your soul.

18. Matthew 8.14-17

When Jesus entered Peter’s house, he saw his mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever; he touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she got up and began to serve him. That evening they brought to him many who were possessed with demons; and he cast out the spirits with a word, and cured all who were sick. This was to fulfil what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah, “He took our infirmities and bore our diseases.”

19 Mark 6.7,12-13

Jesus called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits. So they went out and proclaimed that all should

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repent. They cast out many demons and anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them.

20 Luke 7.18b-22

John summoned two of his disciples, and sent them to the Lord to ask, “Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?” When the men had come to him, they said, “John the Baptist has sent us to ask, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?’” Jesus had just cured many people of diseases, plagues, and evil spirits, and had given sight to many who were blind. And he answered them, “Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have good news brought to them.”

21 John 3.16

God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.

22 John 6.16-21

When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea, got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. The sea became rough because a strong wind was blowing. When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat, and they were terrified. But he said to them, “It is I; do not be afraid.” Then they wanted to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the land toward which they were going.

23 John 6.53-58

Jesus said, “Very truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood have eternal life, and I will raise them up on the last day; for my flesh is true food and my blood is true drink. Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them. Just as the living Father has sent me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever eats me will live because of me, This is the bread that came down from heaven, not like that which your ancestors ate, and they died. But the one who eats this bread will live for ever.”

COPYRIGHT NOTE

1. All Scripture is taken from New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.

2. All psalms are taken from Psalter as published in Common Worship: Services and Prayers for the Church of England © The Archbishops’ Council of the Church of England..

3. The prayers ‘Enter not into judgement’ and ‘Grant, Lord, that what we have received with our mouths’ are © Thomas Cooper 1988, 1995.

4. The reworking of the Troparion and Hymn in the Eighth Mode from the Byzantine Office of the Dead (“Give rest with the saints…”) and the reworking of the Burial Kaddish (‘Blessed and hallowed be his great name”) are © Thomas Cooper 1988.

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