Good Friday Collect/Prayer of the Day

On this holy day, may we be mindful of the sins of the world, and our own sins that crucified Jesus, our Suffering Servant; who was despised and rejected by humankind; and by his wounds we are healed. As forgiven sinners-saints, may your love live through us in thought, word and deed; for your name’s sake, Jesus our Suffering Messiah.

Prayer of the Day/Collect for Thanksgiving Sunday (Canada)

Holy One of heaven and earth, there is always so much to thank you for: our family, friends and colleagues, our home, our work, during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic the gift of life and health, all who have and continue to make sacrifices and place their lives at risk to serve the common good of all society, the beauty of your creation and your bountiful provision of the fruits of the earth, and the list goes endlessly on. In the abundance of our blessings, open our hearts to be generous, kind and loving towards our neighbours next door, across the street and around the world--especially those who are in greatest need. Most of all, we thank you for the gift of yourself, O Triune God, Creator, Jesus our Saviour and Brother and Friend, and Holy Spirit our Advocate and Guide into all truth, who, in love for us all, bestows grace upon grace, now and forever.

Prayer of the Day/Collect for Good Friday, Yr A

On this holy day, we remember you Jesus; as you suffered excruciating pain and a cruel death; which you freely chose in love for the whole human race to forgive their sin and promise life eternal. Today we also remember our participation in your suffering and death; we are equally as guilty as all of those who participated in sending you to the cross. Today we also remember that you continue to suffer with the whole human race as many have died and will die of the coronavirus. May everyone find strength by turning to you in order to cope with the life-threatening circumstances in which we face. May we live with resurrection hope that there will be life beyond COVID-19; just as your resurrection gives hope beyond the grave. All praise and thanks to you Jesus; our Suffering Servant; for all that you have accomplished for us on the cross.

Prayer of the Day/Collect for Christ the King Sunday

  Christ our King: Unlike all other monarchs, you usher in your realm through the power of love rather than the love of power. Inspire us with your example of true servanthood to be faithful citizens of your realm by responding to your love for us by working for justice and peace in our world, our nation, our community, and our homes; through Jesus Christ our King, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and through all ages of ages.