Abiding in Hope

Today is a day for remembrance: it is the feast day of St. Martin of Tours—our patronal feast day, known as Martinmas. And just a fe...

Almighty God, we remember before You today the centenary of the end of fighting in World War I, and we honor before You those who fough...

Yours is the night and yours is the day, O God Most High, and we raise our thanksgivings to You with the rising sun. Happy are those ...

Most Merciful God, we praise you for your steadfast love that watches over us and calls us into integrity and compassion. Give us th...

Today we celebrate and commemorate the combined feasts of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. We remember the faithful departed...

We ever abide under the loving gaze of the Almighty: Lord, hear our prayers whispered from beneath your wing. You know the ache of our...

Most Merciful God, we thank You for the protection of your holy angels through the watches of the night. O Comforter, shelter and shi...

Merciful Creator, by your hand all things come into being: You, our Helper and our Protector, are making the heavens and the Earth, r...

Almighty God, draw our hearts and souls to You, that we may praise and magnify your saving deeds in all the world.  Holy One, we remembe...

Our help is in the Lord God who is making the heavens and the earth, and calling us to turn from darkness with steadfast love and compa...

Most Merciful God, we thank you for bringing us together this day: anoint us with the power of your Spirit, and fill us with your ligh...

God of Mercy, we bow before You, grateful for your abundant grace, laying our cares at your feet in faith. Holy One, make us like g...

Every day, for years, he had sat just outside Jericho, on the road that led to Jerusalem. It was a good spot for begging. Especially when...