Category: Collects

Son of Man, who came into the world for our redemption, let us not forget our need for you, that in recognizing our lostness, we would remember always your compassion and willingness to save, through you who reigns in glory with the Father and Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen. “For the Son of Man…

Loving Lord, who is willing and eager to receive all who come to you, keep us from excluding those who would follow you, that all would be welcome in your kingdom, regardless of their status or past, through you who reigns in glory with the Father and Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen. ‘Then Jesus…

God of justice, whose nature is righteousness and truth, grant us hearts that value people and relationships above pride and the things of this world, that we would make right whatever wrongs we have done in humility and love, through Jesus our teacher, who abides with you and the Holy Spirit in perfect joy forever…

Lord Jesus, whose kindness and leads us to you and to your ways, grant us the drive to throw off all obstacles that keep us from you, that seeing and hearing you would be our highest goal and the delight of our hearts, through you who lives and reigns in glory forever with the Father…

Beloved Jesus, who showed us the way of the Kingdom of Heaven, help us to accept all those who desire to come to you, that we would not turn away anyone because of our distaste or prejudice but welcome as brothers and sisters any who seek to follow your ways, through you who lives and…

Spirit of wisdom, the presence of Christ within and among us, enlighten us and call us to goodness and the hope of true riches in your kingdom, that we might join all those saints who have gone before us and live up to their example of faithfulness, love, and trust in you, through Jesus our…

Almighty God, whose great power both creates and destroys, spare us from the day of trouble and disaster, that in the aftermath, we might be your hands and feet and voice to those who are in need, through Christ our savior, who abides with you and the Holy Spirit above, reigning over all in power…

Almighty God, who knows all things and from whom nothing is hidden, pour out your Spirit into our hearts, that we would see what you see and gain wisdom and understanding and so know deeply in our hearts the way of life and goodness, through Christ our Lord. Amen. ‘Then afterward I will pour out…

Loving Father, who cares for your children, redeem the time of suffering that we have endured, that even destruction might be turned to new life and pain would be transformed into joy, through Jesus our example, who endured the cross but now lives in joy forever with you and the Holy Spirit above. Amen. ‘I…

God of all creation, at whose word the world responds, send us relief from devastation and aridity we endure, that we would be spared from our troubles and rejoice in you with great gladness, through Christ our savior, who gave himself for our sake and now lives forever with you and the Holy Spirit in…