We thank our Lord of glory for the example His servant, Stephen–the first martyr–who confessed his faith as he looked up to heaven and prayed for his persecutors (see Acts 7:54-60). Saint Stephen (December 26), from The Book of Common Prayer. http://media.blubrry.com/sacredmeditations/sacredmeditations.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Saint-Stephen-Dec26-BCP.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts …
On this Christmas Day, the yearly festival of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, we pray that we who joyfully receive Him as our Redeemer may confidently behold Him when He comes to be our Judge. The Nativity of Our Lord: Christmas Day (first collect), from The Book of …
On this Christmas Eve–the eve of celebrating Jesus’ nativity–we pray that we may know our gracious Savior both here on earth and perfectly in heaven. The Nativity of Our Lord: Christmas Day (second collect), from The Book of Common Prayer. http://media.blubrry.com/sacredmeditations/sacredmeditations.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/NAT1-Nativity-of-Our-Lord-2-BCP.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | …
Even as Thomas had his questions about the risen Lord Jesus (see John 20:24-29), we may also have our questions. We pray …
Jesus Christ was lifted high upon the cross in order to draw the whole world to Himself. We pray God the Father …
Since Jesus the Son of God is our Good Shepherd, we pray that we may hear His voice and follow where He …
The risen Lord Jesus made Himself known to His disciples in the breaking of bread. Here we ask Him to open the …
On Holy Saturday, we remember that God’s dear Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, was laid in the tomb and rested on the …
On this Friday called “Good,” we pray to our gracious and almighty God who has beheld our sinful human family by sending …
Today we prepare for Holy Week as we ponder the words of the hymn, “Not All the Blood of Beasts.” Source: Lutheran …
