Category: Collects

Lord Jesus, who will return again at the appointed time, help us to prepare well the soil of our souls, to plant good seed, and to work faithfully and well, that our hearts would produce the virtuous fruit that comes through you who reigns over all things in glory with the Father and Holy Spirit,…

Spirit of wisdom, who speaks to us the truth, grant us insight into what really matters, that we might dedicate ourselves to those things that are good and true and so further your good work in the world and purify ourselves from all that is not of you, through Christ our redeemer who live and…

Gracious Father, who created us all out of your great desire and overflowing love, grant us understanding of you and your ways, that our love for you and for all might grow and become true to your nature and desires for us and for your creation, through Christ our Lord, who reigns in mercy and…

Spirit of truth, who guides us in the ways of wisdom and love, call to our minds those who have encouraged and supported us along the way, that we would be filled with joy at the memory of those trustworthy and caring people and receive strength to continue along the path you have set out…

Holy Spirit, who shows us the truth if we are willing to listen, reveal to us the obstacles we harbor that prevent us from receiving you, that we might make a way for the Lord to abide in us and with us and so embrace and be embraced by love, through Christ our redeemer, who…

Holy Lord, who calls us to repentance and righteousness, forgive us of our sins and cleanse us from the wrongness of our souls, that we would be able to stand before you as children of our Father, like you in love and goodness, and desirous to do your will in the world, through Christ our…

Great teacher, who went before us to show the way, show us where we need to repent, that we could change our hearts and minds and see from your perspective what it is that you call us to, through you who reigns forever with the Father and Holy Spirit in perfect glory. Amen. ‘He went…

Coming Lord, who will return to set all things right, show us how to prepare the way and how to prepare ourselves, that all would be ready when you appear, and our hearts would be prepared to enter into the fullness of the kingdom you bring, through you who prepares a place for us with…

Loving Lord, who desires good for all of your children, increase our love for one another and for all people, that we might seek the good of everyone and earnestly desire, as you do, that all would know that they are your beloved creations and worthy of your attention, through Christ our savior, who died…

Loving God, who created us in your overflowing joy, may we find joy in one another as you find in us, that we would recognize the good that you have placed in each person and so find it natural to love one another well as is right and good in your blessed kingdom, through Christ…