Sixth Sunday of Easter (Rogation) 2008

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of this week
are the traditional Rogation Days (BCP p. 225).

“(April 27 was) Rogation Sunday, always the sixth Sunday of Easter.
on which we pray for the putting in of the seed for this year’s crops.
It’s at the end of the cycle from Thanksgiving—just as we say
thanks for the harvest after it’s in, before it comes we pray for God’s
blessing on the earth and on our work to make it, as Genesis says,
‘bring forth’ the fruits that sustain us. Since ancient times the church
has felt the need to pray thus, for the earth and for our stewardship—
our management—of it, because this ‘bringing forth’ is a precarious
business.” From a sermon by the Rev. Carol Carlson, vicar of
the Church of the Holy Cross, Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania.
To read the whole sermon, click here.

Ascension Day (Thursday, May 1)

Almighty God, whose blessed Son our Savior Jesus Christ ascended
far above all heavens that he might fill all things: Mercifully give
us faith to perceive that, according to his promise, he abides with
his Church on earth, even to the end of the ages; through Jesus Christ
our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, in glory everlasting. (Book of Common Prayer, p. 226).

---

Upcoming Conference

June 8-13: Christ's Great School of Prayer
Kanuga Conference Center, Hendersonville, NC
Leader: The Rt. Rev. Donald Hultstrand, past AFP Executive Director

click here for more information