Category: Collects

Jesus, our great teacher and friend, may our hearts be filled more and more with love and joy and attachment to you, that we would fulfill what you desire without hesitation, desiring to please you and recognizing your goodness and wisdom for us and all the world, through you who taught and showed us the…

Almighty Lord, whose power is beyond our understanding, may our hearts instinctively turn to you in times of need, that we would seek your presence and power, trusting in your goodness and knowing that you delight to save your children, through Christ our Redeemer, who died that we might live and now reigns forever with…

Brother Jesus, who delighted in being with the marginalized of Israel, keep us from ignoring the least of our society, lest we miss the gifts and wisdom that you have given to them and so that we might integrate them into our community, making ever more united your beloved church, through you who died for…

God of wonders, who does miraculous things in and through your people, grant us eyes to see and hearts that believe in your hand at work in the world, that as we come to believe ever more, we would see your presence and hear your voice and join in the redeeming work that you love…

Spirit of God, who is flame and flight, grant us hearts of curiosity, that we would not sneer in contempt for what we do not understand, but be open to what is strange or discomforting, trusting that you are at work to redeem all things for good, through Christ our redeemer, who lives and reigns…

Spirit of the Holy One, who guides us along the path of goodness and righteousness, call us to gather together one with another, that we would encourage one another and support each other and find joy in the community of love that is your nature and to which you call us to imitate and enjoy…

Lord God of all nations, through whom all power derives, fill us with your Holy Spirit, that we would be empowered to do your will in the world, reconciling all people to you and drawing them into your kingdom of joy, love, and peace, through Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you and…

Lord Jesus, king over all the earth, may our hearts truly believe in your sovereignty and authority over all things, that we would rejoice that goodness will triumph at the appropriate time and that we are ultimately safe in your loving care as citizens and children of your kingdom, through you who reigns in glory…

Holy Lord Jesus, who bled for our sanctification, show us how we must purify ourselves and grant us the will to follow that path, that we would receive from you life and citizenship in your eternal kingdom and abide in your presence always, though you who rules over all things with the Father and Holy…

Lord Jesus, bright star of the morning, come soon, that we would receive from your hand the righting of all that has been made wrong and those blessings you have prepared for us since before the foundation of the world, through you who reigns over all creation with the Father and Holy Spirit, one Lord…