Collect
Almighty God,
you chose the archangel Gabriel
to proclaim God's son was to be born,
by which our salvation is assured;
speak to us through your messengers,
that we may serve you as children of light;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Prayer
Our Father,
forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
God,
you call us to serve you with all the strength we have:
you are faithful to those you call;
may Jesus’ resurrection raise us if we stumble,
the Christlight beckon us if we lose our way,
and we shall have strength once more
to walk with you to the cross.
Amen.