Sacred Meditations

We thank our Lord of glory for the example His servant, Stephen–the first martyr–who confessed his faith as he looked up to heaven and prayed for his persecutors (see Acts 7:54-60). Saint Stephen (December 26), from The Book of Common Prayer.

Our almighty God has poured upon us the new light of His incarnate Word, Jesus the Christ. We pray that this light that may been kindled in our hearts may shine forth in our lives. First Sunday after Christmas Day, from The Book of Common Prayer.

On this Christmas Day, the yearly festival of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, we pray that we who joyfully receive Him as our Redeemer may confidently behold Him when He comes to be our Judge. The Nativity of Our Lord: Christmas Day (first collect), from The Book of …

On this Christmas Eve–the eve of celebrating Jesus’ nativity–we pray that we may know our gracious Savior both here on earth and perfectly in heaven. The Nativity of Our Lord: Christmas Day (second collect), from The Book of Common Prayer.

Even as Thomas had his questions about the risen Lord Jesus (see John 20:24-29), we may also have our questions. We pray God to grant us so perfectly and without doubt to believe in Jesus Christ, our Lord and God. Saint Thomas (December 21), from The Book of Common Prayer.

In this fourth week of Advent we ask our Almighty God to purify our conscience by His daily visitation. Fourth Sunday of Advent, from The Book of Common Prayer.

In this third week of Advent, we pray that our Lord Jesus would stir up His power and come among us with great might. Since our sins sorely hinder us, we implore Him to help and deliver us by His bountiful grace and mercy. Third Sunday of Advent, from The …

In this second week of Advent, we pray that our merciful God would lead us to heed His messengers who proclaim repentance for the forgiveness of sins, that we may joyfully greet our coming Redeemer, Jesus Christ. Second Sunday of Advent, from The Book of Common Prayer.

God gave grace to His apostle Andrew to follow the call of His Son Jesus and bring his brother with him. We pray Him to give us grace to follow Jesus without delay and to bring those near us into His gracious presence. Saint Andrew (November 30), from The Book …

With the season of Advent, the Church begins a new church year. For this first week of Advent, we pray that God would give us grace to cast away the works of darkness and put on the armor of light. First Sunday of Advent, from The Book of Common Prayer.