Category: Collects

Righteous God, whose very nature defines what is good and right, may our hearts desire deeply justice and virtue and integrity in the world, that your Spirit might guide us to bring about such things where we can and so continue the good work that you began, through Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen. “Blessed are…

God of compassion, who tarries with those who abide in sorrow and suffering, help us to be okay with our grief and to stay present with ourselves as you are present with us, that as we go through pain, we would know you are there and would receive comfort from your gracious hand, through Jesus…

Gracious Lord, who came to us to speak words of comfort and invitation, we thank you for accepting us, regardless of where we are. Draw us more and more into your care, that in your presence, we would be transformed by your love, through you who lives in perfect unity with the Father and Holy…

Almighty God, whose will is justice and harmony, break the chains of the oppressed and free those who labor under cruelty and indifference, that the people would sing together in unity and joy and praise you for your goodness towards all those who look to you, through Jesus our redeemer, who lives forever with you…

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…