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Pray Without Ceasing

Pray Without Ceasing provides a clear and accessible way to follow daily prayer in the Anglican tradition, praying Morning and Evening Prayer each day. While based on the structure of the Book of Alternative Services, it is designed so that each Office can be followed continuously, without needing to flip between sections.

This resource balances traditional and inclusive language for God and people, drawing on examples from international Anglican and ecumenical prayer resources such as Celebrating Common Prayer and Common Worship: Daily Prayer. It is organized according to the seasons of the Church year and includes a wide selection of canticles, prayers and reflections suitable for personal, small group or parish use.

Designed for Anglicans of all experience levels, Pray Without Ceasing supports developing a regular rhythm of daily prayer, connecting personal devotion with the wider life of the Church.

Suggested uses

  • Personal or family prayer using Morning or Evening Prayer
  • Small group or parish prayer gatherings
  • Studying the Daily Office or Anglican prayer practice
  • Planning non-Eucharistic services

Key themes

  • Daily prayer and devotion
  • Connection with Anglican liturgical tradition
  • Personal and communal worship
  • Accessible language for all Anglicans

Best suited for: individuals, families, parish leaders, theological educators and anyone seeking a practical guide to the Anglican Daily Office.

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Acknowledging the land and God’s creation

This acknowledgement is crafted in light of the Principles of Reconciliation by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, as we seek to live faithfully in Christ and in right relationship with all. 

We give thanks to the Creator for this land, its waters, forests and all living beings, and for the abiding presence of Christ among us. From coast to coast to coast, these have been cared for and nurtured by First Nations, Inuit and Métis through countless generations. 

We honour the enduring relationship Indigenous Peoples have cultivated with these lands and waters, and the treaties and agreements that reflect these sacred bonds. We acknowledge the harms caused by colonial expansion, through frameworks like the Doctrine of Discovery and structures like the residential school system. We recognize our past failures as a Church, including disruption of connections to the land and suppression of Indigenous spiritualities. 

Guided by the gospel of Jesus Christ, we confess our need for healing. We commit ourselves to seeking truth, pursuing reconciliation and nurturing harmony with all creation. We place our trust in Christ, through whom all things are reconciled to God. 

May God strengthen us to live faithfully as stewards of the Earth. Let us walk in love, justice and reconciliation, joining in God’s work to restore all creation.