Category: Collects

Great Father of all creation, for whom nothing is dark, bring light to us who walk in darkness, that oppression and suffering would cease and that we would see clearly the truth and the path to you, through Jesus our savior, who lives with you and the Holy Spirit in perpetual glory, one God, forever…

Compassionate teacher, who healed the diseases of Israel, bring healing to us also, that we would be relieved of our suffering and – with great gratitude -experience your power and goodness and love, through you who holds all power over heaven and earth with the Father and Holy Spirit, one God of endless glory. Amen.…

Gracious Lord, who went throughout the countryside to declare the good news, remind us of the good news as well, that our hearts would be encouraged in the midst of struggle and we would turn and lean on your kindness and love this day and always, through you who lives and reigns in perfect joy…

Rabbi Jesus, who leads us in the way of undying life, may we be willing to let go of all that distracts us from you, that in being dedicated to following you, we would receive back all that we have given up and more, through you who lives in perfect union with the Father and…

Lord Jesus, great teacher and bearer of all wisdom, when you call, may we be willing to follow and obey, that we would enter into the life you have prepared for us and be blessed by being with you and joining in the good you are about, through you who reigns in perfect joy with…

Great Father above, who desires that all might live in your good kingdom, may we turn from our foolish and harmful ways and seek your wisdom, that we would enjoy the goodness of living by your laws and know that they fit the shape of our very souls, through Christ our redeemer, who lives and…

Spirit of the Lord, who walks with us in your great love, may we take advantage of your empowering and strength, that we would not fall into sin or foolishness but live according to your ways of justice, mercy, and humility all our days, through Christ our savior, who lives forever with you and the…

Spirit of Christ, who works within us for our good, strengthen our faith and our understanding of the message of Jesus, that we would lack nothing our spiritual lives and so be ready when Christ comes again, through him who lives and reigns in heaven with you and the Father in glory. Amen. ‘…just as…

Spirit of God, who abides in us and for us, grant us understanding and wisdom, that we would know what is good and in accordance with your will and your ways and so live as true citizens of your blessed kingdom, through Jesus our example and Lord, who reigns over all things in you with…

Great teacher, who speaks words of life to your disciples, may we, in our delight and joy at your wisdom, be inspired to speak of it to others, that they too could partake of your knowledge and grow wise in the ways of your loving kingdom, through you who abides in perfect joy and union…