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Holy Saturday (2019)

On Holy Saturday, we remember that God’s dear Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, was laid in the tomb and rested on the Sabbath day. Here we pray that we may await with Him the third day and rise with Him to newness of life. Holy Saturday, from The Book of …

A Prayer with Hebrews 4

Jesus Christ is our great High Priest who has passed through the heavens and gives us genuine Sabbath rest. We pray for His mercy in our weakness, that we may approach His throne of grace to receive help in time of need. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in …

A Prayer with Hebrews 3

Just as God led His rebellious people through the wilderness and into the Promised Land, we ask Him to grant us repentance for the forgiveness of our sins, that we may enter His Sabbath rest for all eternity. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran Service Book, pages …