Given the sorry state of world affairs, these collects make great prayers:<\/p>\n
Most gracious God and Father,
\nin whose will is our peace:
\nturn our hearts and the hearts of all to yourself,
\nthat by the power of your Spirit
\nthe peace which is founded on righteousness
\nmay be established throughout the whole world;
\nthrough Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.<\/p>\n
and,<\/p>\n
Almighty God, our heavenly Father,
\ninfinite in wisdom, love, and power:
\nhave compassion on those for whom we pray;
\nand help us to use all suffering
\nin the cause of your kingdom;
\nthrough him who gave himself for us on the cross,
\nJesus Christ your Son, our Lord. Amen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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