Category: Collects

Spirit of wisdom, from whom nothing is hidden, keep us from grumbling and complaining against you, lest the bitterness of our hearts might poison us against you and so separate us from your goodness, through Christ our savoir, who took on our flesh to show us the great love of God and now intercedes for…

Gracious Lord, to whom all creation belongs for you made it, show us where we are envious of others, and keep us from bitterness and wrath, that we would focus on your generosity and goodness, knowing that your love is sufficient for us all, through Jesus our redeemer, who bought us with the sacrifice of…

Gracious God, who is patient with us all, keep us from holding contempt for others, knowing that we too are sinners who have chosen foolishly in our lives, that we would leave judgement to you and thus be free to work out our own salvation in your care, through Jesus our Lord. Amen. ‘Why do…

Ocean of all being, to whom we belong, let us not live solely for ourselves, thinking of our pleasures and needs and satisfaction, that we might live also for you and for all those whom you love, mimicking the great communion of persons that is the Trinity. We ask this through Christ our savior, who…

Lord God in heaven, who sees all that passes in your creation, let us worship you not out of habit or social convention but in service and love of you, that you would be honored by our praise and our bond with you would be strengthened more and more, through Jesus our redeemer, who lives…

Great teacher, whose character was foremost of love, let us not look at our brothers and sisters as opportunities to be right, but teach us always to see one another in love, that the church might be a place that always reflects our Father’s gracious and welcoming heart, through you who lives in glorious light…

Rabbi Jesus, whose wisdom exceeds even our greatest teachers, let us not search for the lines and limits of our responsibilities and so justify ourselves, but teach us to live in the spirit of your good ways and live and love well, through you who loved us to the end and now reigns in glory…

Lord Jesus, who loved us to the end despite our offenses, grant us enough love in our hearts, as you have, that we might be always able to forgive, through you who abides in the grace of the Father and Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen. ‘Then Peter came and said to him, “Lord, if…

God of infinite wisdom, who speaks truth to your people, grant us wisdom and understanding, that we might live well, following your law not merely because it is commanded but also in faith, trusting that it is good for our souls and the souls of all whom we touch, through Jesus our Lord, who showed…

Spirit of God, who abides within us speaking truth to our hearts, help us to practice the way of Jesus, to take on his habits and way of life, that as we take on his ways, we might shape our hearts to do as he did and live as he yet does in justice and…