May the almighty Lord,
who bore the reproach of the cross,
bless all this family present here.
Amen.
May he, who hung on the tree,
himself lead us to the heavenly kingdom.
Amen.
May he place us at the right hand of the Father,
who was made the cause of our peace.
Amen.
Through the mercy of our God,
who is blessed and reigns,
and governs all things,
now and forever.
Source: Mozarabic Breviary, found on http://www.biblia.work/sermons/prayersbible-prayers-short/
O holy Jesus, most loving Savior,
you called out to Lazarus
and made him come out of his tomb.
May we hear you with our hearts, arise from our sins,
and serve you in newness of life;
through your mercy, O our God,
you are blessed,
and live and govern all things,
now and forever.
Amen.
Source: Freely modified from Mozarabic Collects, ed. Rev. Chas. R. Hale, New York, 1881, p. 24 #1 (Lent 5)
“you called out to Lazarus” is a reference to John 11
“May we hear you with our hearts, arise from our sins” may be a reference to Ephesians 5:14
O Lord, our Light and our Salvation,
remove the darkness of sorrow and ignorance.
Enlighten us with true wisdom,
and give us our sure hope in you;
with the Father and the Holy Spirit,
we worship and glorify you,
one God,
now and forever.
Amen.
Source: Freely modified from Mozarabic Collects, ed. Rev. Chas. R. Hale, New York, 1881, p. 23 #3 (Lent 4)
“O Lord, our Light and our Salvation” is a reference to Psalm 27:1
“remove the darkness of sorrow and ignorance” may be a reference to Isaiah 9:2
“Enlighten us with true wisdom” is a reference to Psalm 19:8, Ephesians 1:18,
“and give us our sure hope in you” is a reference to Psalm 33:22, Psalm 39:7
Nine months before Christmas, March 25 is observed as the Annunciation of Our Lord.
O Christ,
Word of God Most High,
you were made flesh
that you might dwell among us.
Pour your grace
into our hearts and minds
that we who have been redeemed
by the Mystery of your Incarnation
may forever dwell with you;
through your mercy,
O Christ our God,
with the Father and the Holy Spirit,
you live and reign,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.
Source: Freely modified from Mozarabic Collects, ed. Rev. Chas. R. Hale, New York, 1881.
O Lord Jesus Christ,
by your almighty power
you opened the eyes of the blind,
and showed yourself to them.
Turn our eyes away from worthless things,
and lead us to love you sincerely;
through your mercy, O our God,
you are blessed,
and live and govern all things,
now and forever.
Amen.
Source: Freely modified from Mozarabic Collects, ed. Rev. Chas. R. Hale, New York, 1881, p. 22 #3 (Lent 3)
“you opened the eyes of the blind” is a reference to Mark 8:23, John 9:17ff,
“Turn our eyes away from worthless things” is a reference to Psalm 119:37
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O Lord our God,
forgive our sins
and correct our mideeds.
Direct our actions
and inspire us
with thoughts
pleasing to you.
Purify our consciences
and sanctify our hearts
that in purity of heart
and gladness of spirit
we may serve you,
our Lord and God;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Source: Mozarabic Rite
Source of this version: Collects and Prayers for Use in Church by the United Lutheran Church in America, © 1935
O Jesus, Son of God the Father,
Fount of Life everlasting,
give your living water to us who thirst,
give us eternal life.
Hear us in your mercy, O Christ Jesus.
With the Father and the Holy Spirit,
we worship and glorify you,
one God,
now and forever.
Amen.
Source: Freely modified from Mozarabic Collects, ed. Rev. Chas. R. Hale, New York, 1881, p. 23 #1 (Lent 2)
“Fount of Life everlasting, give your living water…” is a reference to John 4:10ff, John 7:37ff
Turn away, Lord, the fierceness of your anger, and in pity spare your people,
and have mercy.
Grant a favorable and speedy answer to the prayers of all,
and have mercy.
Christ, look on our hardships, loosen the bands of death, and grant us life,
and have mercy.
See our tears, hear our sighs, and in pity forgive our sins,
and have mercy.
Though none of us are worthy to be heard, Christ, for your own sake, help us,
and have mercy.
Source: Mozarabic Breviary
Source of this version: Prayers of the Middle Ages: Light from a Thousand Years, J. Manning Potts, Ed. Nashville, Tennessee: The Upper Room, © 1954 (Public domain in the U.S.)
O Lord Jesus Christ,
you sent your holy apostles
to preach among all nations
repentance and forgiveness of sins in your name.
Grant that through your ambassadors
the erring may be brought to repentance
and the penitent established in your true faith;
through your mercy, O our God,
you are blessed, and live, and govern all things,
now and forever.
Amen.
Source: Freely modified from Mozarabic Collects, ed. Rev. Chas. R. Hale, New York, 1881, p. 47 #2 (Ember Days in Lent)
“you sent your holy apostles” is a reference to John 20:21
“repentance and forgiveness of sins in your name” is a reference to Luke 24:47
O Christ, Son of God,
for our sake you fasted forty days and allowed yourself to be tempted.
Protect us so that we may not be led astray by any temptation.
Since man does not live by bread alone,
nourish our souls with the heavenly food of your Word;
through your mercy, O our God,
you are blessed,
and live and govern all things,
now and forever.
Amen.
Source: Freely modified from Mozarabic Collects, ed. Rev. Chas. R. Hale, New York, 1881, p. 22 #3 (Lent 1)
“for our sake you fasted forty days…” is a reference to Matthew 4:2ff, Mark 1:13ff, Luke 4:2ff
“we may not be led astray by any temptation” is a reference to Hebrews 2:18
“man does not live by bread alone” is a reference to Deuteronomy 8:3
“nourish our souls with the heavenly food of your Word” may be a reference to John 6:22-59
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