John the Baptizer bore witness to Jesus, the Messiah, even unto death. We pray our eternal Father to grant us such faith that we too may be faithful witnesses in a world hostile to the Gospel. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran Service Book, pages 299-304 or …
Jesus, the Son of God, was led by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by Satan. We pray that our loving God, who knows our weaknesses, would come quickly to help us against the many temptations that we may find Him mighty to save. First Sunday in …
On this Ash Wednesday, we confess that God hates nothing that He has made and He forgives penitent sinners. We pray that as we confess our sinfulness and wretchedness He would grant us His perfect remission and forgiveness. Ash Wednesday, from The Book of Common Prayer. http://media.blubrry.com/sacredmeditations/sacredmeditations.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Ash-Wednesday-BCP.mp3Podcast: Play in new …
Before He went to the cross to suffer, bleed, and die for us, our Lord Jesus Christ was transfigured in brilliant, radiant …
Our almighty God has poured upon us the new light of His incarnate Word, Jesus the Christ. We pray that this light …
We thank our Lord of glory for the example His servant, Stephen–the first martyr–who confessed his faith as he looked up to …
On this Christmas Day, the yearly festival of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, we pray that we who joyfully receive …
On this Christmas Eve–the eve of celebrating Jesus’ nativity–we pray that we may know our gracious Savior both here on earth and …
In this fourth week of Advent we ask our Almighty God to purify our conscience by His daily visitation. Fourth Sunday of …
Just as Thomas had his questions about the risen Lord Jesus (see John 20:24-29), we may also have our questions. We pray …
