Today we celebrate Fourth Week of Lent

"When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to men that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." Matthew 6:16-18

Collect for the Last Sunday after the Epiphany

Sunday, February 14th 2010

O God, who before the passion of your only-begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

A collect is a short liturgical prayer, variable according to the day, the season of the church year, and the occasion. Collects for each Sunday are assigned according to the church year and are all listed in the Book of Common Prayer.

Collect for the First Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of our Lord

Sunday, January 10th 2010

Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

A collect is a short liturgical prayer, variable according to the day, the season of the church year, and the occasion. Collects for each Sunday are assigned according to the church year and are all listed in the Book of Common Prayer.

Collect for the Second Sunday after Christmas Day

Sunday, January 3rd 2010

O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully restored, the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share our humanity, you Son Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

A collect is a short liturgical prayer, variable according to the day, the season of the church year, and the occasion. Collects for each Sunday are assigned according to the church year and are all listed in the Book of Common Prayer.

31 Days of Wishes: Wish #31

Thursday, December 31st 2009
This entry is part 31 of 31 in the series 31 Days of Wishes 2009

31 Days of WishesWhat a month!  This concludes my 31 days of prayers.  I pray today for a positive outlook and successful new year, both for myself and for you!  Thanks for this fun journey!

31 Days of Wishes: Wish #30

Wednesday, December 30th 2009
This entry is part 30 of 31 in the series 31 Days of Wishes 2009

31 Days of WishesI pray today that I am able to get back into the groove of working now that I’ve had a week off, LOL!  It’s been so nice to have some free time and to visit with my family, but now it’s time to get back to the daily grind!