Category: Collects

Loving Father, for whom nothing is hidden, grant us wisdom to see what passes in others’ hearts, that we would not be dazzled by talents and appearances but see whether they desire to follow your ways, through Jesus our brother, who gave us wisdom on earth and now intercedes for us before your throne in…

Spirit of truth, our great counselor, keep us from hubris and the certainty that we are sufficient unto ourselves, that we would acknowledge where we do not understand and are in need of you and so be open to receiving your wisdom, through Christ our teacher, who spoke truth to the world and now intercedes…

Lord Jesus, judge of all people, open our eyes that we would not stumble in the darkness but see by your light and walk the path of righteousness that you have laid out for us, through you who speaks truth to those who are willing to hear in the name of the Father and power…

Great teacher, who knows how the world works for you made it, keep us from blaming others for their troubles and writing them off, but grant us hearts that desire to help and to see the Father’s work revealed in them, through you who was raised to life and now abides forever in the presence…

Righteous God, whose desires for us are good and satisfy all our souls, help us to obey you and to follow your will, that as we trust you and walk with you, you would hear us and come close and give us what we ask, through Jesus our brother, who worked the miraculous in your…

Almighty God, who works wonders both mundane and miraculous, when things seem impossible, bring life to our weary souls, that we would have the strength to go on, and our trust and love for you would grow ever greater, through Jesus your son, who lives with you and the Holy Spirit in glory forever and…

Almighty God, who sees and knows all things, let not our hearts become frustrated and bitter when things become difficult, knowing that you are yet in control. Increase our trust in you and grant us courage to believe, through Jesus our Lord, who lives with you and the Holy Spirit in wisdom and joy forever…

Spirit of compassion, who binds us all together in love, help us to see that we do not labor alone but build on the work of others, joining a chain of many who seek the good together, through Jesus our brother, who labored for us and still intercedes for us before the Father in you.…

Holy Spirit of God, sent from the Father to guide us towards the truth, show us the work you have prepared for us to fulfill and ready us to complete it, that we would join joyfully into your ministry and mission in the world, bringing life and health and love to all your children, through…

Almighty God, who desires that all might trust in you, may we find nourishment in fulfilling your will, experiencing the satisfaction and joy that comes from working with you and in fostering reconciliation and love with all those who would welcome you, through Jesus your son, who lives with you and the Holy Spirit in…