In hymn 209 in The Hymnal 1982, Henry Alford (1810-1871) offers perfect words about pilgrimage and the daily faith walk: We walk by faith, and not by sight; no gracious words we hear from him who spoke as none e’er spoke; but we believe him near. We may not touch his hands and side, nor …
In this season of Pentecost when we are called to cultivate our souls and live more deeply into our relationships with God, may you find food for your journey in the words of F. Pratt Green. The words (Hymn 424, The Hymnal 1982) were the opening prayer of my sermon on Sunday past; several persons …
O God, from whom all good proceeds: Grant that by your inspiration we may think those things that are right, and by your merciful guiding may do them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. (Collect for the Third Sunday …
Remembering the Sabbath Day in Ordinary Time.
Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you …
O God, who on this day taught the hearts of your faithful people by sending to them the light of your Holy Spirit: Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and …
O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you …
St. Peter’s Journey to Adulthood (J2A) offering is a youth ministry program of spiritual formation for sixth through twelfth graders. It encourages relational ministry and uses Bible study, prayer, rites of passage, outreach ministries, theological reflection, and both serious and playful activities to underscore the two guiding principles of the program: manhood and womanhood are …
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O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. (Collect for the Fourth …
O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. (Collect for the …
