Category: Collects

Holy Spirit, within whom all worlds dwell, help us to make ourselves ready and available to the Lord, that there would be no obstacles in our hearts that would keep us from him, and we would receive him readily into our midst, through him who reigns in heaven with you and the Father in glory…

Lord of all nations, righteous one of the heavens, bring an end to the wars that destroy and tear apart your people, that we would use our strengths for living rather than dying and find satisfaction in life and growth, through Jesus our savior, who reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever…

Lord Jesus, who showed us the way of life, keep us from making openings for temptation, that we would not give in to fruitless and destructive desires but take on your light and your goodness, who lives and reigns in glory with the Father and Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen. ‘Instead, put on the…

Holy Spirit of God, the source of all wisdom, keep us far from vice and excess and contentiousness that we would walk in a way that pleases you and that leads to life and joy and peace with one another, through Jesus our Lord, who reigns with you and the Father in perfect unity, world…

Patient Father, who encourages us to grow and live well, help us to give up our foolish habits and destructive ways that we might take on your life of love and peace and justice, through Jesus our savior, who sacrificed himself for our sake and was exalted to the highest place at your right hand…

Spirit of the Lord, who moves around and within us, enliven us and keep us attentive to what is around us, that we would be ready to hear your voice when you call and when the day of the Lord appears, through Jesus our redeemer, who reigns over all things with you and the Father…

Spirit of truth, who is with us always to speak the truth, keep us from avoiding or failing to see what is happening around us, that we would not be swept away by catastrophe but be ready to act when you call, through Jesus our Lord, who will judge the nations in righteous and truth…

Spirit of Christ, who bears knowledge of all things, show us how to make ourselves ready for your appearing, that we would be doing your work faithfully and fulfilling your call to us and so be welcomed with joy into your presence, through Jesus our Lord, who lives and reigns with the Father and Holy…

King above all kings, who suffered on behalf of those you love, may we be with you in paradise at the end, that we would enjoy your presence and celebrate with you as you reign over all creation in goodness and love, who lives forever with the Father and Holy Spirit in majesty and glory.…

Blessed Jesus, who was pierced for our transgressions, help us to forgive others even as you forgave those who made you to suffer, that love would cover up many sins and draw together the children you love in peace, through you who was raised to new life and now reigns above with the Father and…