Jesus Christ was lifted high upon the cross in order to draw the whole world to Himself. We pray God the Father to grant that we may have grace to take up our cross and follow Him. Holy Cross Day (September 14), from The Book of Common Prayer. http://media.blubrry.com/sacredmeditations/sacredmeditations.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Holy-Cross-Day-Sept14-BCP.mp3Podcast: Play …
The earth and all its fullness, the world and all who dwell in it–they all belong to God. We pray Him to grant that His redeemed people be cheerful givers so that many may hear the Good News of salvation and be comforted in their needs. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” …
Our Lord Jesus was rich, but He became poor in His incarnation, crucifixion and resurrection; by His poverty we become rich in His forgiveness and life. We pray Him to grant us the gift of charity, that we may serve our neighbors’ needs and proclaim His mercy. Source: “Sacred Meditations …
When Jesus proclaimed, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand,” He willed that the entire life of the Christian be …
With today’s New Testament reading of 2 Corinthians 6 we pray stanzas 2 and 4 of the hymn “Open Now Thy Gates …
God made His Son, who knew no sin, to be sin for us, that in Him we might be righteous before Him. …
With today’s reading of 2 Corinthians 3 we pray stanzas 1 and 4 of the hymn “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” (Lutheran …
God makes us holy in His Son and gives us His Holy Spirit as a guarantee of His faithfulness. We pray that, …
On the night when He was betrayed, our Lord of life gave the meal of His Body and Blood under bread and …
Jesus sends certain men to proclaim His Gospel and administer His Sacraments so that His people may receive forgiveness, life, and salvation. …
