third Sunday after Easter (2024)
contemplating collects
ALMIGHTY God, Who showest to them that be in error the light of Thy truth, to the intent that they may return into the way of righteousness; Grant unto all them that are admitted into the fellowship of Christ’s Religion that they may eschew those things that are contrary to their profession, and follow all such things as are . . .
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second Sunday after Easter (2024)
contemplating collects
GOD, Who, by the humiliation of Thy Son, didst raise up the fallen world; Grant unto Thy faithful ones perpetual gladness, and those whom thou hast delivered from the danger of everlasting death, do Thou make partakers of eternal joys; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, . . .
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first Sunday after Easter (2024)
contemplating collects
Grant, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that we who have celebrated the solemnities of the Lord’s Resurrection, may, by the help of Thy grace, bring forth the fruits thereof in our life and conversation; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world . . .
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on morality and political expediency
Dr. Albert Mohler reminds former President Trump that the ends do not justify the means
Dr. Albert Mohler is the president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY, and a very prominent Christian theologian, speaker, author, and commentator. He creates a daily podcast called "The Briefing," which describes itself as a 'daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.' As . . .
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"In God We Trust"...sometimes
an exhortation not to trust political power over God's power
"In God We Trust." It's on our American currency. It's on our lips. You can even get it emblazoned on a t-shirt. Yet, it's largely a cliche and not something we actually tend to do, especially when given the opportunity to put our trust in politicians, political parties, or secular power. This is true of both . . .
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Easter Sunday (2024)
contemplating collects
Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Almighty God, Who, through Thine Only-Begotten Son, Jesus Christ, hast overcome death, and opened unto us the gate of everlasting life; We humbly beseech Thee, that, as Thou dost put into our minds good desires, so by Thy continual help we may bring the same to good . . .
Holy Saturday (2024)
contemplating collects
O God, Who didst enlighten this most holy night with the glory of the Lord’s Resurrection; Preserve in all Thy people the spirit of adoption which Thou hast given, so that renewed in body and soul they may perform unto Thee a pure service; through the same, our Lord Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy . . .
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