LECTIONARY & PRAYER
“Prayer is just talking with someone who’s already talking to you.”
– Robert Farrar Capon
The cornerstone of our faith is prayer — a daily conversation with God. Prayer can take on myriad forms, whether it’s silent meditation, reading through scripture, or any other activity performed with intention and mindfulness.
We hope that these resources will help you be in conversation with God on a daily basis!
St. Paul’s by the Sea Library
All parishioners are welcome to visit the library at St. Paul’s by the Sea. There are many new & new-to-us books about a whole range of topics – from theology and spirituality to church history. Be sure to come pick up your library card.
Morning and Evening Prayer
The Daily Office (Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, Noonday Prayer and Compline) is the core of Anglican Spirituality. These are times we set apart to spend with God in the context of the worshipping community. Whether the Office is prayed at church, at home, or even online – there’s a deep sense of praying with other Christians throughout the world.
Forward Movement offers The Daily Office from the Book of Common Prayer every day of the week
Forward Movement is a ministry of the Episcopal Church, which provides daily meditations based on scripture readings appointed by the lectionary and Daily Office. Forward Day by Day is published in English, Spanish, large print, audio cassette, and Braille editions, and the daily meditation is available online.
lectionary readings
The Lectionary Page offers the Scripture Lessons that are read at St. Paul’s by the Sea and many denominations throughout the country on Sundays and on Major Holy Days.
The Liturgical Calendar provides the readings and prayers for the Lectionary Calendar which includes the Saints’ Days and Commenorations of the Episcopal Church
online bibles & book of common prayer
- Oremus Bible Browser
- NRSV on Bible Gateway
- Online BCP is an online version of the Book of Common Prayer, as well as the Daily Office, Lectionary and other resources.
prayer requests
If you would like the St. Paul’s by-the-Sea community to pray for you or your intention, please click on the link to submit your request. Prayer requests marked confidential, are shared with the clergy only. All other prayer requests are shared with the Daughters of the King. We will also place the name on the back of our Sunday bulletin. Your request will remain on the prayer list for four weeks. Please resubmit for continued prayer.
