Category: Collects

Jesus Christ, savior of the world, you amazed the people of Israel as you taught and worked wonders among them. May we likewise be amazed…

Lord Jesus, at whose word, there is cleansing and healing, speak your word over us, that our unclean hearts would be made pure, our…

Gracious Lord, whose words and touch are full of compassion, being made clean and holy is not always a smooth process. Give us courage to…

Gracious Father, whose blessings are for all people, grant us the patience of Simeon, who waited for your appearing and was satisfied…

Lord Jesus of Nazareth, whom even the demons fear, open our eyes to see who you are and to be awed by your holiness even as we are…

Spirit of Christ, who lives and speaks to us now, keep our hearts from being hardened at your words, and open us up to what you are…

Lord of the heavenly host, who calls us to something higher than we may see, keep us from being overly attached to the cares and troubles…

Firstborn of all creation, who is crowned king of all that is, help us to see and hear your calling and to set aside the things that draw…

Lord Jesus, who calls each of us into relationship with you, incline our hearts to respond to your invitations and commands, that we…

Heavenly Father, who attends to your children in great love, we praise you for seeing and knowing us and for tailoring your call to us to…