Category: Collects

Christ Jesus, who went before us to show us the way, let us not be disturbed or surprised that others may mock us for our trust in you, for you endured as much, as did the prophets before you, but strengthen us to continue trusting in your ways, through you who now reigns over all…

God of all nations, who understands all that passes on the earth, grant us the desire and capacity to speak to those we meet in a way that they understand, so that we might be united in you and praise your name together for all you have done, through Christ our Lord, who reigns with…

Holy Spirit of God, who grants your power to those whom you love, rest on us and fill us, that we would be enabled by your presence and power to join in your mission of reconciliation, justice, and mercy in the world, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who abides with you and the Father, one…

God of all grace, whose nature is goodness and love, strengthen and support us when we are in need, that, restored by your care, we might glorify you and continue your mission of love to the world, through Christ our Lord, who reigns with you and the Holy Spirit in perfect unity, one God, world…

Great comforter, who abides with us and in us, call to our minds your invitation to give you our anxieties, that we might turn to you in faith and trust and find you present with great love, through Jesus our brother, who loved us to the end and now reigns with you and the Father…

Holy Father, whose nature is love, let us not be surprised or disturbed by the difficulties we face, knowing that you may not rescue us from all trouble but also walk with us as we go through them, through Christ our brother, who suffered for our sake and now lives forever in joy with you…

Loving Father, who cares deeply for us all, shield us from all that would tear us apart, that we would hold together in love, living as one as you are one with the Spirit and Son, who died that we might live and reigns forever and ever in glory. Amen. ‘Holy Father, protect them in…

Lord God Almighty, creator of heaven and earth, reveal yourself to us more and more, that we might know you and come increasingly to love you and strive to remain in your kingdom now and forever, through Jesus your son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit in endless joy in heaven.…

Spirit of God, who speaks the words of Christ to us, make clear to us the work that we are to do, that we would fulfill your will and so glorify you and your kingdom on earth, through Jesus our Lord, who with you and the Father reign over all creation in glory and majesty…

Our Father in heaven, the only true God, may we grow more and more in knowledge of and relationship with you, that in connection to you, we may find life that never dies, through Jesus your son, who lives forever with you and the Holy Spirit in perfect unity and joy forever. Amen. ‘And this…