Reading the names of the departed on All Saints’ Day has the purpose of remembering God’s grace in Christ to those who have fallen asleep in him. Other customs have been connected with the reading of the names: This rite may follow the Prayer of the Church / Prayers of the Faithful, or may be … Continue reading Commemoration of the Faithful Departed (4)
Reading the names of the departed on All Saints’ Day has the purpose of remembering God’s grace in Christ to those who have fallen asleep in him. Other customs have been connected with the reading of the names: This rite may follow the Prayer of the Church / Prayers of the Faithful, or may be … Continue reading Commemoration of the Faithful Departed (3)
Reading the names of the departed on All Saints’ Day has the purpose of remembering God’s grace in Christ to those who have fallen asleep in him. Other customs have been connected with the reading of the names: This rite may follow the Prayer of the Church / Prayers of the Faithful, or may be … Continue reading Commemoration of the Faithful Departed (2)
Lord God, heavenly Father, we thank you for your inexpressible grace. For the sake of your Son,you have given us the holy gospel and have instituted the holy sacraments that we may have comfort and forgiveness of sin. Pour out your Holy Spirit on us, that we may heartily believe your Word and through the … Continue reading Through Word and Sacrament Strengthen Our Faith Day by Day
Lord God, heavenly Father, in your special love and mercy you gave us your Son who became truly human and died on the cross for us. Pour your Holy Spirit into our hearts that we may put all our trust in him, just as the Centurion believed that Christ would help his sick servant, may … Continue reading Give Us Faith to Overcome Our Weakness
Lord God, heavenly Father,may your Holy Spirit strengthen our hearts and confirm our faith and hope in your grace and mercy. Although we have reason to fear because of our conscience, our sin and our unworthiness, we may nevertheless, with the woman of Canaan, hold fast to your grace and in every trial and temptation … Continue reading Confirm our Faith and Hope in Your Grace and Mercy
Lord God, heavenly Father, we are poor, miserable sinners. We know your will, but we are too weak to fulfill it. Our flesh and blood holds us back, and our enemy the devil will not leave us in peace. Pour your Holy Spirit in our hearts, that with steadfast faith we may cling to your … Continue reading We Cling to Jesus Christ with Steadfast Faith
Almighty and eternal God, by your Holy Spirit you have revealed to us the gospel of your Son, Christ Jesus. Awaken our hearts that we may sincerely receive your Word and not make light of it, or hear it without fruit as did your people long ago. Instead lead us to fear you and daily … Continue reading Lead Us to Grow in Faith
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Merciful, eternal God, you did not spare your own Son, but gave him up for us all to bear our sins on the cross. Give our hearts such faith that we may never be frightened or despair; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Source: Martin Luther…
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O most loving Father, you want us to give thanks for all things, to dread nothing but losing you, and to cast all our anxiety on you because you care for us. Preserve us from faithless fears and worldly anxieties and grant that no clouds of this mortal…
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