The Collect God of constant mercy, who sent your Son to save us; remind us of your goodness, increase your grace within us, that our thankfulness may grow, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A reading from the book of Proverbs 9.1-6 Wisdom has built her house, she has hewn her seven pillars. [More…]
The Collect God of glory, the end of our searching, help us to lay aside all that prevents us from seeking your kingdom, and to give all that we have to gain the pearl beyond all price, through our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. A reading from the first book of Kings 19.4-8 Elijah [More…]
The Collect Lord of heaven and earth, as Jesus taught his disciples to be persistent in prayer, give us patience and courage never to lose hope, but always bring our prayers before you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A reading from the book of Exodus 16.2-4, 9-15 The whole congregation of the Israelites [More…]
The Collect Gracious Father, revive your Church in our day, and make her holy, strong and faithful, for your glory’s sake in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A reading from the second book of Kings 4.42-44 A man came bringing food from the first fruits to Elisha, the man of God: twenty loaves of [More…]
The Collect Almighty God, whose Son restored Mary Magdalene to health of mind and body and called her to be a witness to his resurrection: forgive our sins and heal us by your grace, that we may serve you in the power of his risen life; who is alive and reigns with you, in the [More…]
The Collect Generous God, you give us gifts and make them grow: though our faith is small as mustard-seed make it grow to your glory and the flourishing of your kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A reading from the book of the prophet Amos 7.7-15 This is what the Lord God showed [More…]
The Collect Creator God, you made us all in your image: may we discern you in all that we see, and serve you in all that we do; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A reading from the book of the prophet Ezekiel 2.1-5 The heavens were opened, and I saw visions of [More…]
The Collect Almighty God, send down upon your Church the riches of your Spirit, and kindle in all who minister the gospel your countless gifts of grace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A reading from the book of Wisdom 1.13-15, 2.23-24 God did not make death, and he does not delight in the [More…]
The Collect Almighty God, by whose providence your servant John the Baptist was wonderfully born, and sent to prepare the way of your Son our Saviour by the preaching of repentance: lead us to repent according to his preaching and, after his example, constantly to speak the truth, boldly to rebuke vice, and patiently to suffer [More…]
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…]