For us and for our salvation, Jesus Christ became incarnate by the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary. We rejoice that He is “God with us” that we may renounce ungodliness and live upright and godly lives. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran Service Book, pages 299-304 …
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 | …
In this fourth week of Advent we ask our Almighty God to purify our conscience by His daily visitation. Fourth Sunday of …
God is light and no darkness dwells in Him. Since He has cleansed us from all sin through His Son and His …
Jesus warned us to beware of false prophets who come wearing sheep’s clothing. We pray our heavenly Father to grant us discernment …
Jesus Christ took up His cross to redeem us lost sinners, and He calls us to take up our cross and follow …
With the season of Advent, the Church begins a new church year. For this first week of Advent, we pray that God …
God, the eternal Father, calls us to be holy as He is holy. We thank and praise Him for making us holy …
Almighty God gives us new birth and living hope through the resurrection of His Son, Jesus Christ. We pray that, when we …
