PRAYERS

COLLECT FOR SAINT CUTHBERT

Almighty God, who called Cuthbert from following the flock to be a shepherd of your people: Mercifully grant that, as he sought in dangerous and remote places those who had erred and strayed from your ways, so we may seek the indifferent and the lost, and lead them back to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

CHRISTIAN FAMILY LIFE

1. For Christian Homes

O Lord, visit our homes, and drive far from them all snares of the enemy: let your holy Angels dwell in them to preserve us in peace, and let your blessing be ever upon us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

2. For a Child's Home

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, whose blessed Son shared at Nazareth in the life of an earthly home: Bless the home of this Child; and grant wisdom and understanding to all who have the care of him, that he may grow up in your constant fear and love; through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

3. For Parents

O God, our heavenly Father, who has blessed your servants with the gift of a child: Grant, that they may show their love and thankfulness to you in so ordering their home, that by the example of their life and teaching they may guide their child in the way of righteousness, and with him be partakers with your saints in the life to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

4. For a Birthday

O God, in whom we live and move and have our being: we give you hearty thanks for the preservation of your servant from the beginning of his life until this day. Grant that as he grows in age so may he also grow in grace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

5. For Children

Almighty God, heavenly Father, who has blessed us with the joy and care of children: Give us light and strength so to train them that they may love whatever things are true, and pure, and lovely, and of good report; following the example of their Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.

BLESSINGS

THE BLESSING OF AN

ADVENT WREATH

V. Our help is in the Name of the Lord.

R. The maker of heaven and earth.

V. The Lord be with you.

R. And also with you.

Let us pray.

O Lord Jesus Christ, You are the true light that lightens every person who comes into the world: Bless (+), we pray, this wreath and its candles which we shall light in preparation for the celebration of your coming; and so enkindle our hearts with the fire of your love that we may receive You with joy and gladness, and evermore stand fast in the true faith; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and for evermore; Amen.

THE BLESSING OF AN

CENSER

V. Our help is in the Name of the Lord.

R. The maker of heaven and earth.

V. The Lord be with you.

R. And also with you.

Let us pray.

Bless (+), O Lord God, this censer; and grant that as often as incense is burned in it, the prayers of Your people may ascend as a sweet-smelling savor unto You. This we pray through Jesus Christ your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit; One God, now and forever; Amen.

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