God, come to my assistance.
- Lord, make haste to help me.
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. [Alleluia.]
HYMN 1 John 4:16
We have come to know and to believe
in the love God has for us.
God is love,
and whoever remains in love
remains in God
and God in him.
Incline my heart according to your will, O God.
- Speed my steps along your path.
COLLECT
Keep your family safe, O Lord, with unfailing care,
that, relying solely on the hope of heavenly grace,
they may be defended always by your protection.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
READINGGalatians 6:7b-8
A person will reap only what he sows. If he sows in the field of flesh he will reap a harvest of corruption; but if his seedground is the spirit, he will reap everlasting life.
Your promise, Lord, will stand forever.
- In every generation your word is true.
COLLECT
Keep your family safe, O Lord, with unfailing care,
that, relying solely on the hope of heavenly grace,
they may be defended always by your protection.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
READINGGalatians 6:9-10
Let us not grow weary of doing good; if we do not relax our efforts in due time we shall reap our harvest. While we have the opportunity, let us do good to all - but especially to those of the household of faith.
From the depths of my heart I cry to you, Lord,
- I shall always do your will.
COLLECT
Keep your family safe, O Lord, with unfailing care,
that, relying solely on the hope of heavenly grace,
they may be defended always by your protection.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.