In place of the traitor Judas, our Lord chose Matthias to be numbered among the Twelve (see Acts 1:12-26). We pray that God would grant that His Church may always be guided and governed by faithful and true pastors. Saint Matthias (February 24), from The Book of Common Prayer. http://media.blubrry.com/sacredmeditations/sacredmeditations.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Saint-Matthias-Feb24-BCP.mp3Podcast: …
God our Father sent His Son to do His will and teach His truth. We pray Him to send to His Church pastors who are properly trained in His Word, properly called and sent to serve, and faithfully care for His flock. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in …
Jesus honored and blessed the wedding at Cana with His presence and turning water into wine. We pray Him to bless all husbands and wives, especially in His Church, that they may show forth self-giving love and fidelity. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran Service Book, pages …
By the preaching of the apostle Paul, God has caused the light of the Gospel to shine throughout the world. We pray …
Solely by His grace, God always preserves a remnant of people faithful to Him, in all times and places. We thank and …
God inspired Simon Peter to confess Jesus as the Son of the Living God (see Matthew 16:13-20). We pray Him to keep …
On this day of remembering the apostle and evangelist John, we pray our incarnate Lord Jesus Christ to illumine us by the …
God, our heavenly Father, is worthy to receive glory, honor, and power. We, His redeemed people, pray Him to grant that we …
Jesus Christ is the Bridegroom who gave His life for His bride, the Church, and cleanses her by His blood. We pray …
Jesus Christ is the Head of His body, the Church. We gratefully praise Him for His bountiful goodness, beg for His forgiveness, …
