Collect for Easter Monday

O God, who in the Paschal Feast hast bestowed restoration upon the world: continue unto Thy people Thy heavenly gift, that they may both attain unto perfect freedom and advance unto life eternal; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with...

Collect for Good Friday

Almighty and Everlasting God, who hast willed that Thy Son should bear for us the pains of the cross that Thou mightest remove from us the power of the Adversary: help us so to remember and give thanks for our Lord’s Passion, that we may obtain remission of sins...

Collect for Palmarum

Almighty and everlasting God, who hast sent Thy Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, to take upon Him our flesh and to suffer death upon the cross that all mankind should follow the example of His great humility: mercifully grant that we may both follow the example of His...

Gregorian Chant Retreat

Rev. Michael Henson of Trinity Lutheran Church in Herrin, Illinois, is hosting a Gregorian Chant Retreat May 29-31, 2012, with a theme of “Chanting is Sanctification.”  The retreat will take place at Camp Manitowa in southern Illinois (near Benton). Using...

Reminder: Lent Sale, Beichtspiegel, and Eastertide cards

As a reminder, here is what’s new during Lent from Emmanuel Press: Free download of the Beichtspiegel (confession mirror) published in The Brotherhood Prayer Book.  A Beichtspiegel is a tool used for reflection and self-examination in preparation for private...