Category: Collects

Shield and defender of the weak, whose might is exercised on behalf of the vulnerable, we await your coming in power and long for the day…

Almighty God, Savior of all people, look with favor on your people, and give special attention to those who are in trouble, despair, or…

Lord Jesus, who humbled himself and took the form of a servant, give us humility to surrender ourselves to the will of the Lord, that we…

God of the unexpected, who works for good in ways we do not always see, enlarge our trust in you and in what you are doing in and for us,…

Lord Jesus, born of a virgin and of the Holy Spirit, Israel awaited your coming and we await your coming again. Give us patience until…

Heavenly Father, who cares for the weak and who will not break a bruised reed, teach us to build up what is broken and shore up the…

God of all comfort, who knows our suffering and has shared with us in them, give us the courage to mourn and to fully experience the hurt…

Spirit of God, who brings comfort and reassurance, we wait for good news from you, trusting that you will give us what we need in your…

Light of the world, who exposes the darkness and those deeds done in shadows, illumine our hearts and our world, that deceit and wrongs…

Holy Lord, light of all creation, open our ears to hear the words of those who testify to your presence and your work, that we would hear…