2023 Sunday Evensong Sermon Series: the Beatitutes

The Sermon on the Mount by Fra Angelico (1395-1455)

Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them.

Matthew 5:1-2

Sunday, February 26, 2023 @ 04:00 pm

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Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted of Satan; Make speed to help thy servants who are assaulted by manifold temptations; and, as thou knowest their several infirmities, let each one find thee mighty to save; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.


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Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven

The Rev. Gina Gore, Chaplain of the Cathedral School of St. John the Divine | Solemn Evensong
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Sunday, March 05, 2023 @ 04:00 pm

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O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from thy ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of thy Word, Jesus Christ thy Son; who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.


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Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

The Rev. John Beddingfield, Rector, Church of the Holy Trinity, NYC | Solemn Evensong
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Sunday, March 12, 2023 @ 04:00 pm

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Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth

The Rev. Kate Malin, Rector of the Church of Heavenly Rest, New York City | Solemn Evensong
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Sunday, March 19, 2023 @ 12:00 am

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Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which giveth life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.


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Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

The Rt. Rev. Carlye Hughes, Bishop of Newark | Festal Evensong with Admission of a New Chorister
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O Almighty God, who alone canst order the unruly wills and affections of sinful men: Grant unto thy people that they may love the thing which thou commandest, and desire that which thou dost promise; that so, among the sundry and manifold changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.


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Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.

The Rev. Zachary Thompson, Vicar of St. James’ Madison Avenue | Solemn Evensong
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Almighty and everliving God, who, of thy tender love towards mankind, hast sent thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our flesh, and to suffer death upon the cross, that all mankind should follow the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may both follow the example of his patience, and also be made partakers of his resurrection; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.


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Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

The Rev. Canon Carl Turner | Solemn Evensong
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Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God

The Rev. Dr. Luigi Gioia | Festal Evensong
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Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

The Rev. Prisca Lee-Pae | Festal Evensong and Admission of Choristers
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The Eve of Saint Philip and Saint James

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O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of thy people; Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calleth us each by name, and follow where he doth lead; who, with thee and the Holy Spirit, liveth and reigneth, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.


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Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account

The Rev. Mark Schultz | Festal Evensong
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