Getting Out The Word

the 5th sunday after epiphany the PRAYER. . . Most holy God, the earth is filled with your glory, and before you angels and saints stand in awe. Enlarge our vision to see your power at work in the world,…
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the 4th sunday after epiphany the PRAYER. . . Almighty and ever-living God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and love; and that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command, through your Son,…
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the 3rd sunday after epiphany the PRAYER. . . Blessed Lord God, you have caused the holy scriptures to be written for the nourishment of your people. Grant that we may hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them,…
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the 2nd sunday after epiphany the PRAYER. . . Lord God, source of every blessing, you showed forth your glory and led many to faith by the works of your Son, who brought gladness and salvation to his people. Transform…
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the baptism of our lord the PRAYER. . . Almighty God, you anointed Jesus at his baptism with the Holy Spirit and revealed him as your beloved Son. Keep all who are born of water and the Spirit faithful in…
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the epiphany of our lord the PRAYER. . . O God, on this day you revealed your Son to the nations by the leading of a star. Lead us now by faith to know your presence in our lives, and…
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stephen, deacon and martyr the PRAYER. . . We give you thanks, O Lord of glory, for the example of Stephen the first martyr, who looked to heaven and prayed for his persecutors. Grant that we also may pray for…
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the third sunday of advent the PRAYER. . . Stir up the wills of your faithful people, Lord God, and open our ears to the preaching of John, that, rejoicing in your salvation, we may bring forth the fruits of…
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the second sunday of advent the PRAYER. . . Stir up our hearts, Lord God, to prepare the way of your only Son. By his coming give to all the people of the world knowledge of your salvation; through Jesus…
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the first sunday of advent the PRAYER. . . Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. By your merciful protection alert us to the threatening dangers of our sins, and redeem us for your life of justice, for you…
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