13 June 2021 (2013) O God of Peace, Who hast taught us that in returning and rest we shall be saved, that in quietness and confidence shall be our strength: By the might of Thy Spirit lift us, we pray Thee, to Thy Presence, where we may be still and know that Thou art God;…
Almighty God, Who hast granted us Thy holy Word and revealed Thyself to us therein, and through it dost teach us the way of righteous living: Grant us ever to reverence, love, and treasure the Holy Scriptures; implant within us the desire constantly to read and study them; and as Thou hast promised wisdom to…
O blessed, Holy Trinity, divine, eternal Unity, God Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Be Thou this day our Guide and Host. Amen. (ELH #80) God’s grace, mercy, and peace are yours from God our Father, through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son and of the…
23 May 2021 Greetings to you from heaven. Not surprising, but it’s a beautiful day in the presence of God. The countenance of the Father is beaming, and the Son illuminates the holy City. The praises and songs of the whole Church reverberate with the musical glory of the Holy Spirit. I’m passing these greetings…
16 May 2021 O King of glory, Lord of hosts, uplifted in triumph far above all heavens, leave us not without consolation but send us the Spirit of truth whom You promised from the Father; for You live and reign with Him and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (TDP) God’s grace,…
O Father, we thank Thee for the Church which Thou hast raised up in many parts of the earth, and we pray for all those whom Thou hast called into it; guide them through perplexities; defend them amid oppression and hatred; strengthen and uphold those who face persecution for Christ’s sake, and evermore enrich them…
Lord God, bless Your Word wherever it is proclaimed. Make it a word of power and peace to convert those not yet Your own and to confirm those who have come to saving faith. May Your Word pass from the ear to the heart, from the heart to the lip, and from the lip to…
April 25, 2021 (2015) Easter 4, Jubilate O heavenly Father, Whose blessed Son, Jesus Christ, did weep at the grave of Lazarus, His friend: Look, we beseech Thee, with compassion upon those who are now in sorrow and affliction: comfort them, O Lord, with Thy gracious consolations; make them to know that all things work…
18 April 2021 Easter 3 Misericordias Domini O Lord Jesus Christ, with Whom is the fountain of life, give us all, we entreat Thee, grace and good will to follow the leadings of Thy most Holy Spirit. Let the dew of Thy grace descend and abide upon us, refreshing that which droops, reviving that which…
11 April 2021 (based on 2016) Quasimodo Geniti Lord God, heavenly Father, we thank You for Your great, unspeakable grace in appointing through Your Son, our Lord Christ, the Holy Gospel and Holy Sacraments for our comfort, that in them we might find forgiveness of sins. And we beseech You to put Your Holy Spirit…