Collect
Gracious and merciful God,
Jesus was welcomed by Martha and Mary into their home
and found there refreshment and rest;
give us the will to love you,
open our hearts to hear you,
and teach us to serve you in others,
for the sake of Jesus Christ our Saviour.
Amen.
Prayer
Our Father,
hallowed be your name
on earth as in heaven.
Almighty and everlasting God,
we thank you that you have brought us safely
to the beginning of this day.
Keep us from falling into sin or running into danger,
and guide us to do always what is right in your eyes;
through Jesus Christ our Saviour.
Amen.