Lord God of hosts, you clothed your servant Martin the soldier with the spirit of sacrifice, and set him as a bishop in your Church to be a defender of the catholic faith: Give us grace to follow in his…
Continue ReadingO God, whose blessed Son came into the world that he might destroy the works of the devil and make us children of God and heirs of eternal life: Grant that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves as he…
Continue ReadingO God, by your grace you have called us in this Diocese to a goodly fellowship of faith. Bless our Bishops Mark, Arthur, David, and William, and other clergy, and all our people. Grant that your Word may be truly…
Continue ReadingAlmighty and everliving God, source of all wisdom and understanding, be present with those who take counsel in the 197th Annual Convention of the Diocese of Ohio for the renewal and mission of your Church. Teach us in all things…
Continue ReadingO Lord our God, you call whom you will and send them where you choose: We thank you for sending your servant Willibrord to be an apostle to the Low Countries, to turn them from the worship of idols to…
Continue ReadingO God of light and love, who illumined your Church through the witness of your servant William Temple: Inspire us, we pray, by his teaching and example, that we may rejoice with courage, confidence, and faith in the Word made…
Continue ReadingAlmighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and privileges: Guide the people of the United States and of this community in the election of officials and representatives; that, by faithful administration and wise laws, the rights…
Continue ReadingO God of truth and peace, you raised up your servant Richard Hooker in a day of bitter controversy to defend with sound reasoning the great charity of the catholic and reformed religion: Grant that we may maintain that middle…
Continue ReadingAlmighty and merciful God, it is only by your gift that your faithful people offer you true and laudable service: Grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and…
Continue ReadingO God, the Maker and Redeemer of all believers: Grant to the faithful departed the unsearchable benefits of the passion of your Son; that on the day of his appearing they may be manifested as your children; through Jesus Christ…
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