Category: Collects

Lord God, who has been rejected by your creations since the beginning, let us not be surprised or dismayed when people mock us for doing…

Caring God, who hears all that we ask of you, as we wait for your return and for your word and invitations to us in the world, do not let…

Lord Jesus, who was taken up into heaven after your ministry in Israel, return to us soon, that the world might be set aright and we…

Almighty God, through whom all things were made and by whom all power is bestowed upon creation, grant us power through your Holy Spirit…

Holy Father, who bestows glory and blessing on whomever you choose, protect us from evil and shield us in the name of Jesus, your son,…

Almighty God, through whom all creation receives life and breath, we thank you for extending your hand to us that we might grasp hold of…

Son of Man, who was glorified through your giving of yourself for the world, grant that we should know the Father and know you, that in…

Lord Jesus Christ, who suffered for us who did not deserve it, we thank you for opening the way to the Father. Turn our hearts that we…

Lord Jesus Christ, whose suffering brought the possibility of great good into the world, teach us to respond to abuse and contempt with…

Lord Jesus, who begged forgiveness of even those who tormented him, help us to respond to others always in love, even when we are…