by Charity Singleton Craig | Dec 11, 2011 | Archived Blog Posts
Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory,...
by Charity Singleton Craig | Nov 27, 2011 | Archived Blog Posts
Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty...
by Charity Singleton Craig | Dec 12, 2010 | Archived Blog Posts
We, the people of God, have taken a deep breath, collectively. We hold it fast, our lungs beginning to burn. We are expectant. We won’t let it go, this breath we hold. We won’t let it go until He comes. We know He came; we know He will come again. But...
by Charity Singleton Craig | Dec 5, 2010 | Archived Blog Posts
A Prayer for the Second Sunday of Advent from The Book of Common Prayer Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with...
by Charity Singleton Craig | Feb 22, 2010 | Archived Blog Posts
Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,...