Matthew GreenJan 1A Collect for the Veneration of Jesus' NameHigh and Exalted One, whose humility led you to a stable but also to the right hand of the Father, may all the earth respect your name an...
Matthew GreenDec 31, 2020A Collect to Grow Wise and StrongHoly Spirit of God, who fills us with your presence and guidance, help us, like Jesus, to grow strong and wise as we listen to you and fo...
Matthew GreenDec 30, 2020A Collect to Look to Jesus for RedemptionLord God of Hosts, who lifts up all who are brought low, as we look for redemption and salvation, longing for solutions to the troubles o...
Matthew GreenDec 29, 2020A Collect to Embrace the Good and BadMerciful Lord, who shares with us in our joy and our pain, let us not eschew the sufferings that this broken world offers, and teach us t...
Matthew GreenDec 28, 2020A Collect for the Rising and Falling of ManySon of Man, who was prophesied to save the people of Israel and all the earth, raise up those who are lowly and meek and in need and cast...
Matthew GreenDec 27, 2020A Collect for Many to Turn to ChristLight of the nations, who has come into the world to give your light to all, praise to you for revealing yourself to the world and bringi...
Matthew GreenDec 26, 2020A Collect to Remember the Goodness of GodGod of gods, light of the world, who resides in the hearts of those who invite you in, create in us a well where we may keep the treasure...
Matthew GreenDec 25, 2020A Collect for Christmas and for the Joy of the LordMighty Lord, who took on the vulnerability of an infant, we are immeasurably grateful for your willingness to take on our flesh, to walk w...
Matthew GreenDec 24, 2020A Collect for God to Show His Power on Behalf of the NeedyShield and defender of the weak, whose might is exercised on behalf of the vulnerable, we await your coming in power and long for the day...
Matthew GreenDec 23, 2020A Collect for God's FavorAlmighty God, Savior of all people, look with favor on your people, and give special attention to those who are in trouble, despair, or n...
Matthew GreenDec 22, 2020A Collect for SurrenderLord Jesus, who humbled himself and took the form of a servant, give us humility to surrender ourselves to the will of the Lord, that we w...
Matthew GreenDec 21, 2020A Collect to See God in the UnexpectedGod of the unexpected, who works for good in ways we do not always see, enlarge our trust in you and in what you are doing in and for us,...
Matthew GreenDec 20, 2020A Collect Calling for Christ's ReturnLord Jesus, born of a virgin and of the Holy Spirit, Israel awaited your coming and we await your coming again. Give us patience until yo...
Matthew GreenDec 19, 2020A Collect for RighteousnessAlmighty God, creator of earth and heaven, cause righteousness to grow and flourish within the world, that we would live together as you ...
Matthew GreenDec 18, 2020A Collect for JusticeAlmighty Lord, whose being is the origin and essence of virtue, bring about justice for those who have been wronged and recompense for th...
Matthew GreenDec 17, 2020A Collect to Build Up and RestoreHeavenly Father, who cares for the weak and who will not break a bruised reed, teach us to build up what is broken and shore up the fragi...
Matthew GreenDec 16, 2020A Collect to Be Present to Suffering and Await God's ProvisionGod of all comfort, who knows our suffering and has shared with us in them, give us the courage to mourn and to fully experience the hurt...
Matthew GreenDec 15, 2020A Collect for Life and FreedomSpirit of God, who brings comfort and reassurance, we wait for good news from you, trusting that you will give us what we need in your ti...
Matthew GreenDec 14, 2020A Collect for Light in the WorldLight of the world, who exposes the darkness and those deeds done in shadows, illumine our hearts and our world, that deceit and wrongs w...
Matthew GreenDec 13, 2020A Collect to Hear the Messengers of GodHoly Lord, light of all creation, open our ears to hear the words of those who testify to your presence and your work, that we would hear...