Category: Collects

Spirit of Christ, who dwells within the children of the Father, move us to compassion, even amidst our enemies, that we would care for one another regardless of race, creed, or anything that divides us, and so love one another as you have loved us, through Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen. ‘But a Samaritan while…

Almighty God, whose nature is goodness and righteousness, keep us from seeking first to justify ourselves, that we would not merely seek to do what the law demands and then toss it aside, but would desire to possess your character, embodying your goodness from the heart, through Jesus our teacher, who died that we might…

High King of Heaven, who transforms the souls of those who are willing, keep us from trying to perfect ourselves, but help us to rely on your restoring work, that we would be made new by your hands and so praise you for your goodness and generosity now and forever, through Christ our redeemer, who…

Blessed Jesus, who intercedes for us before the throne of heaven, grant us hearts that seek to support and care for one another, that as you have loved us, we would love each other well and so be bound together in community as your people, through you who lives and reigns in joy forever with…

Gracious Father, whose gentleness leads us to repentance, let us deal in kindness with those who stumble and fall into sin, that we would not heap shame upon our sisters and brothers but invite them to return to your way of righteousness with love as you do, through Jesus our brother, who knows our weaknesses…

Spirit of Christ, who abides with us always, may our hearts be attached first and foremost to our relationship with the Father, that we would not depend on power or respect for our good, but rest secure in the great love of God for us, each and all, through Jesus our redeemer, who lives in…

Generous Father, who sends rain on both the good and the evil, help us to seek the good even of those who reject and hate us, that we would be your children and desire that all would come into your kingdom and receive the love and goodness that you offer, through Jesus our Lord, who…

Great and mighty God, who desires that all people be reconciled to yourself, show us how you are calling us to participate in your work of reconciliation, that when opportunities arise, we would be ready to proclaim the good news and invite your children to turn to you and be received into your kingdom, through…

Lord Jesus, whose name has gone out to every corner of the world, make clear what you desire of us, that we might take part in your ministry of reconciliation, proclaiming the good news of your love and presence to all and preparing the way for your return, through you who reigns over all things…

Loving God, who desired each one of us into being, instill your great love into our hearts, that we would love one another well, thereby fulfilling your whole law without effort as we look for the good of each other and fill the earth with goodwill and peace, through Jesus our example and Lord, who…