Most merciful Father, open our hearts, we beseech Thee, and grant us to desire with ardent mind those things which please Thee, to search for them wisely, to know them truly, and to fulfill them perfectly, to the honor and glory of Thy holy Name; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. [C&P #167] God’s grace,…
We have come to know and to believe
the love that God has for us.
1 John 4:16
Sermons on Catechesis (Page 5)
Trinity 8,St. James the Elder We thank you, Lord Jesus, for calling James the Elder as your disciple and apostle. Teach us by his example of faith how to pray boldly and to receive from you whatever is best for ourselves and for the Church. Send ministers who may preach and teach in Your Church…
O God, whose never-failing providence orders all things both in heaven and earth, we humbly implore You to put away from us all hurtful things and give to us those things that be profitable for us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. [Gelasian Sacramentary] God’s grace, mercy, and peace are yours from God our Father,…
Grant us, O Lord, an ever-growing, ever-deepening experience of the truth as it is in Christ Jesus. Grant that we may learn it, not only with our minds, but in our hearts. Grant that with lengthening years we may have increasing proof of it in our lives; and give us wisdom, that we may use…
Lord, I love the habitation of Your house and the place where Your glory dwells. In the multitude of Your tender mercies prepare our hearts that we may enter Your house to worship and confess Your holy name, through Jesus Christ, our God and Lord. Amen. (PCC #145) Amen. God’s grace, mercy, and peace are…
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,…