EASTER SUNDAY
and THE FIRST WEEK OF EASTER
Radiant Father, your light shines upon us today, for your only-begotten Son has conquered death and opened for us the way of everlasting life. As we keep this glorious feast with sincerity and truth, raise us up in his everlasting light, renew us with your Spirit, and give us a clearer vision of the Kingdom you promise to all who worship you in spirit and in truth. We ask this through Jesus Christ, our Passover and our Peace, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
THE SECOND WEEK OF EASTER
Eternal Father, source of all that is perfect and good, your nature and your gifts far exceed our capacity to comprehend. When our hearts are low, and our spirits are left uncertain, come among us as you once came among your disciples: with mercy and forgiveness, with gentleness and compassion, and with undying love. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
THE THIRD WEEK OF EASTER
Father, you have given your beloved Son to be for us both the perfect sacrifice for sin and an example of godly life. Give us grace to walk faithfully in the pattern of his life: rejecting all that is evil, embracing all that is holy, and loving you and others with a love that is beyond all measure. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
THE FOURTH WEEK OF EASTER
Father, in your love you shine the light of your truth on those who go astray, that they may return to the right path. Grant that all who profess the Christian faith may reject all that is contrary to the gospel and to walk in the way that leads to you. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
THE FIFTH WEEK OF EASTER
Father of holiness, grant to us an increase of faith, hope, and love. Help us to cherish what you command, that we may come to possess all that you have promised to those who are yours in spirit and in truth. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
THE SIXTH WEEK OF EASTER
Heavenly Father, from whom all good things do proceed, grant unto us, your humble servants, inspiration and guidance in full measure, that our thoughts may be rooted in your truth, and our actions may reflect your righteousness. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
This Collect is used daily until the Ascension of our Lord.