Collects, Prayers, & Thoughts

O Lord, who spoke wisdom in parables and taught many through stories that mirrored the people’s lives and hearts, teach us to recognize…

Patient Lord, who understands our weaknesses, having walked this life as we do now, be merciful with us as we war within ourselves, and…

Father, who knows us better than we know ourselves, give us courage to offer to you that which is most precious to us and the things that…

Merciful Lord, who has known trials and suffering and who has acknowledged that we will endure the same, give us strength to hold on to…

Master and Teacher, who has proclaimed the good news of the kingdom and displayed the truth of your gospel to many, send laborers into…