The Collect God our Saviour, look on this wounded world in pity and in power; and help us to hold fast to your promises of peace won for us by your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. A reading from the book of the prophet Ezekiel 17.22-24 Thus says the Lord GOD: I myself [More…]
The Collect Faithful Creator, whose mercy never fails deepen our faithfulness to you and to your living Word, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A reading from the book of Genesis 3.8-15 The man and the woman heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden at the time of the evening breeze, [More…]
The Collect God of truth, help us to keep your law of love and to walk in ways of wisdom, that we may find true life in Jesus Christ your Son. Amen. A reading from the book of Deuteronomy 5.12-15 The LORD says this: Observe the sabbath day and keep it holy, as [More…]
The Collect Holy God, faithful and unchanging: enlarge our minds with the knowledge of your truth, and draw us more deeply into the mystery of your love, that we may truly worship you, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah [More…]
The Collect Holy Spirit, sent by the Father, ignite in us your holy fire; strengthen your children with the gift of faith, revive your Church with the breath of love, and renew the face of the earth, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A reading from the letter of Paul to the Romans [More…]
The Collect Risen, ascended Lord, as we rejoice at your triumph, fill your Church on earth with power and compassion, that all who are estranged by sin may find forgiveness and know your peace, to the glory of God the Father. Amen. A reading from the Acts of the Apostles 1. 15-17, 21-26 [More…]
The Collect Risen Christ, by the lakeside you renewed your call to your disciples: help your Church to obey your command and draw the nations to the fire of your love, to the glory of God the Father. Amen. A reading from the Acts of the Apostles 10. 44-48 While Peter was speaking, [More…]
The Collect Risen Christ, your wounds declare your love for the world and the wonder of your risen life: give us compassion and courage to risk ourselves for those we serve to the glory of God the Father. Amen. A reading from the Acts of the Apostles 8. 26-40 An angel of the [More…]
The Collect Risen Christ, faithful shepherd of your Father’s sheep: teach us to hear your voice and to follow your command, that all your people may be gathered into one flock, to the glory of God the Father. Amen. A reading from the Acts of the Apostles 4. 5-12 The Jewish rulers, elders, [More…]
The Collect Risen Christ, you filled your disciples with boldness and fresh hope: strengthen us also to proclaim your risen life and fill us with your peace, to the glory of God the Father. Amen. A reading from the Acts of the Apostles 3. 12-19 Peter addressed the people, ‘You Israelites, why [More…]