Today the Church remembers the martyrdom of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. We pray that our gracious God would instruct His Church by their teaching and example, so that we may stand firm upon the one foundation who is Jesus Christ Himself. Saint Peter and Saint Paul (June 29), from …
By the light of His Truth, God converted Paul from persecutor of the Church to proclaimer of the Gospel. We pray Him to grant us joy that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners and that we may bear witness so that others may believe in Him. Source: …
God led His servant Philip to tell the good news of Jesus to the Ethiopian. We pray Him to grant us, His redeemed people, the same boldness, confidence and joy to bear witness to His saving deeds. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran Service Book, pages 299-304 …
For today’s New Testament reading–Acts 8:1-25–we pray stanzas 1 and 3 of the hymn, “Creator Spirit, by Whose Aid” (see Lutheran Service …
Our risen Savior and Lord of life restored Peter and sent him and the other apostles to bear witness to His works …
With today’s New Testament reading–John 20:19-31–we pray for our Lord’s absolution, using stanzas 1, 3, and 5 of the hymn “Lord Jesus, …
God the Father raised His Son Jesus from the dead to bring life and immortality to light. We give Him all glory, …
In keeping with the Second Commandment and because of His lovingkindness, we pray that our Lord and Savior would grant us a …
For today’s reading of Jesus’ death on the cross for us and for our salvation, we pray stanzas 16-18 of the hymn, …
By His suffering, death, and resurrection, Jesus Christ acquired and gained the treasure of salvation for us. We pray Him, by His …
