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 …
We thank our Lord of glory for the example His servant, Stephen–the first martyr–who confessed his faith as he looked up to heaven and prayed for his persecutors (see Acts 7:54-60). Saint Stephen (December 26), from The Book of Common Prayer. http://media.blubrry.com/sacredmeditations/sacredmeditations.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Saint-Stephen-Dec26-BCP.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts …
God is light and no darkness dwells in Him. Since He has cleansed us from all sin through His Son and His Word abides in us, we pray that we may abide in His light and walk in love toward all. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran …
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 …
Jesus Christ suffered once for sins that He might bring us back to God. We pray for such confidence in His steadfast …
God gave grace to His apostle Andrew to follow the call of His Son Jesus and bring his brother with him. We …
God calls us out of the ways of the fallen world, lest we take part in its sins. We pray that, by …
God made His only Son, Jesus the Christ, to be sin for us that in Him we may become the righteousness of …
Jesus made the good confession before Pontius Pilate, even as He was handed over to death on a cross. We pray for …
