That master of concision, the Dean of Saskatchewan, goes straight to the point regarding this morning's readings for Rogation Sunday.

Prayer is presented to us this morning as the bridge between hearing and doing. By prayer the word heard is received into our minds and hearts, our minds and hearts are changed and empowered by God’s grace that we may both think those things that be good and perform the same. In prayer we remember, and that is often exactly how we commonly express it, “I’ll remember you in my prayers.”

In the Gospel we learn that it is in prayer in Jesus’ name that our sonship is affirmed and we rest and are renewed in the Father’s love. Finally we know in prayer that we are never alone, the Father is with us and we have peace and joy even in the midst of our troubles.

And what else is this Eucharist but that, to remember, to remember what is of first importance Christ died for us, and all else in that light, to be renewed in the Father’s love and in the assurance that we are his children, to know the presence of God with us and to know the peace and joy of Christ’s victory even in the midst of our tribulation.

In nothing be anxious: but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Amen.