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A Collect to See Jesus Truly
Lord Jesus of Nazareth, whom even the demons fear, open our eyes to see who you are and to be awed by your holiness even as we are…
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A Collect for Being Pricked by the Spirit’s Words
Spirit of Christ, who lives and speaks to us now, keep our hearts from being hardened at your words, and open us up to what you are…
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A Collect to Be Free from Unnecessary Attachments
Lord of the heavenly host, who calls us to something higher than we may see, keep us from being overly attached to the cares and troubles…
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A Collect to Follow Jesus’ Calls
Firstborn of all creation, who is crowned king of all that is, help us to see and hear your calling and to set aside the things that draw…
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A Collect to Respond to Christ’s Calls
Lord Jesus, who calls each of us into relationship with you, incline our hearts to respond to your invitations and commands, that we…
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A Collect of Thanks for God’s Seeing of Our Hearts
Heavenly Father, who attends to your children in great love, we praise you for seeing and knowing us and for tailoring your call to us to…
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A Collect to See Christ’s Kingdom Present
Lord of all, whose kingdom shall have no end, open our eyes to see your kingdom present and around us, that we would eschew…
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A Collect to Hear the Good News of Today
Lord of heaven and earth, who proclaimed to Galilee and all Judea the good news, open our ears to hear the good news you proclaim now to…
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A Collect to Ascend the Ladder of Christ
Lord Jesus, who alone is the bridge between heaven and earth, give us your grace that we might ascend to the Father’s side through you,…
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A Collect for Attention to Christ’s Works
Lord Jesus Christ, who works miracles on behalf of those you love, may we be attentive to what you are doing in and around us, that we…