Category: Collects

Lamb of God, who was bruised for our sins, grant us perseverance when we must endure pain and suffering, that we would not be crushed by what we face but look to your and your example of trust in the Father and hope in what is to come, through you who now reigns forever in…

Good shepherd, who cares for us, your sheep, lead us to good pasture, to green and fulfilling places, that we would be able to satisfy our souls and enrich ourselves with the good world you created for us, through you our rock and redeemer, who reigns with the Father and Holy Spirit forever. Amen. ‘I…

Good shepherd, who calls to your own, help us to recognize your voice, that we would hear when you call and know who to trust, being safe in your loving care, through you who lives and reigns forever with the Father and Holy Spirit in heaven. Amen. “When he has brought out all his own,…

King of all kings, who rules over what you created, go before us and lead us, that as we follow you, we would help to fulfill your good works and foster the love and justice that you desire for all the world, through you who reigns in glory with the Father and Holy Spirit forever…

Holy Spirit of truth, who grants us wisdom in our hearts and minds, help us to recognize those who ignore your laws and ways, that we would not be taken advantage of by those who seek only themselves, through Christ our savior who reigns in glory forever with you and the Father above. Amen. ‘Very…

Gracious Lord, who humbled yourself and took on our mortality, open our hearts that we would receive the gift of life that you offer, receiving in abundance the goodness that you desire for all your creation, through you who lives forever in perfect unity and joy with the Father and Holy Spirit above. Amen. “The…

Blessed Jesus, who has purified us from our sins and futile pursuits, fill our hearts with affection for you and for one another, that we would love each other well, fulfilling the law and blessing each other as you have blessed all your children, through you who abides forever in joy with the Father and…

Gracious Father, who sits as judge over all, have mercy on our sins and failings, for we know that you judge righteously and without favor. Grant us wisdom to live well under your law and your ways, through Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit in righteousness and majesty…

Lord God almighty, who works within us wonderfully but strangely, let us not be afraid to tell others of our miraculous and mystical experiences, that we would discover you at work in each of us and be encouraged by one another’s experiences of you, through Jesus your son our savior, who lives and reigns with…

Indwelling Spirit, gift and presence of God, open our eyes at the right moment, that we would see you present and at work and would recognize what you are about in us and around us, through Jesus, the great teacher, who lives and reigns in you with the Father, one God, world without end. Amen.…