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Collect for Easter Day, the Feast of the Resurrection of our Lord
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 effect; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost: ever one God, world without end. Amen.
–an excerpt from The Brotherhood Prayer Book
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 and redemption from everlasting death; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost: ever one God, world without end. Amen.
–An excerpt from The Brotherhood Prayer Book
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 patience, and also be made partakers of His resurrection; through the same, Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost: ever one God, world without end. Amen.
–An excerpt from The Brotherhood Prayer Book
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 The Brotherhood Prayer Book, participants will enjoy three days of teaching and praying the Daily Office in the tranquility of the woods. See this brochure for contact and registration information.
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 confession and absolution or for the Divine Service.
- Through April 6, there is a 20% off sale on The Brotherhood Prayer Book, the BPB Text Edition, and the accompanying CD with over 450 tracks of Gregorian chant. The Brotherhood Prayer Book includes the Beichtspiegel along with services for the day (Matins, Lauds, Prime, Terce, Sext, None, Vepsers, and Compline), the entire Psalter, and daily propers.
- Share Easter greetings in a unique way. Our Eastertide card features theologically rich, original artwork (by Lutheran artist Edward Riojas) depicting Jesus’ victory over the grave. Our Crucifixion notecard features German artwork along with a verse from Luther’s “Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands.”
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