O God,
who has taught us
that those who give a cup of water
in his name will not lose their reward:
open our hearts to the needs of your children,
and in all things make us obedient to your will,
so that in faith we may receive your gracious gift,
eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord.

Almighty and everlasting God,
by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church
is governed and sanctified:
Hear our prayer which we offer for all your faithful people,
that in their vocation and ministry
they may serve you in holiness and truth
to the glory of your name;
through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Holy and blessed God,
as you give us the body and blood of your Son,
guide us with your Holy Spirit,
that we may honour you not only with our lips
but also with our lives;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Year C

(c) 1st Reading 2 Kings 2: 1–2, 6–14
643* Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
297* Come, thou Holy Spirit, come
298 Filled with the Spirit’s power, with one accord
647* Guide me, O thou great Jehovah
383* Lord, be thy word my rule
386* Spirit of God, unseen as the wind
310* Spirit of the living God

(c) Psalm Psalm 77: 1–2, 11–20
593* O Jesus, I have promised
372* Through all the changing scenes of life
529* Thy hand, O God, has guided


(p) 1st Reading 1 Kings 19: 15–16, 19–21
125* Hail to the Lord’s anointed




(p) Psalm Psalm 16 [EVABC/E2A/Pr28B/Pr28B*]
567* Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go
300 Holy Spirit, truth divine
553* Jesu, lover of my soul
652* Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
392 Now is eternal life
289* [This joyful Eastertide]

2nd Reading Galatians 5: 1, 13–25
297* Come, thou Holy Spirit, come
320 Firmly I believe and truly
39* For the fruits of his creation
311 Fruitful trees, the Spirit’s sowing
652* Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
490* The Spirit lives to set us free
81* Lord, for the years your love has kept and guided
395* When Jesus taught by Galilee
144 Word of justice, alleluia

The Gospel Luke 9: 51–62
608 Be still and know that I am God
219* From heav’n you came, helpless babe
421* I come with joy, a child of God
115* Thou art the Way: to thee alone
114* Thou didst leave thy throne and thy kingly crown
605 Will you come and follow me