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A Collect to Recognize the Lord’s Presence
Almighty God, who is present everywhere and from whom nothing is hidden, open our eyes to recognize you around us, that we would see…
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A Collect to be Enlightened and Understand Scripture
Holy Spirit, the breath by which we breathe, enlighten our minds to understand the scriptures, that we would understand all that Moses,…
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A Collect to Endure Struggle and Suffering
Lord Jesus Christ, who endured suffering and death before entering into glory, teach us to endure the struggles and pains of this world…
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A Collect for Companionship on the Journey
Resurrected Lord, whose glory must sometimes be hidden for our sake, come near to us when we carry grief and burdens and give us comfort…
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An Easter Collect
Lord of Life, who opened for us the gate to everlasting life, grant that we who celebrate the resurrection of your beloved Son Jesus…
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A Holy Saturday Collect
Humble Teacher, who gave yourself into the hands of both your enemies and those who love you, teach us to wait in stillness, as did you…
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A Maundy Thursday Collect
Lord of all creation, who knelt down to wash your disciples’ feet, give us humble hearts, that we would serve one another in love…
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A Holy Week Collect for Forgiveness
Beloved Jesus, who, knowing you would suffer, still went forward for our sake, we beg for your mercy for the times we have betrayed you…
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A Holy Week Collect for Courage to Die to Self
Lord Jesus Christ, who set your face like flint toward Jerusalem, knowing that it was to your own suffering and death, we are afraid of…
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A Collect of Gratitude After Palm Sunday
Jehovah Jirah, who has provided for all our needs, we give thanks to you for your endless love. Your goodness is beyond our…