Saint Matthew September: 21

From the Book of Divine Worship - The Proper: Third Part - Holy Days.

Collect

I. We thank thee, heavenly Father, for the witness of thine apostle and evangelist Matthew to the Gospel of thy Son our Savior; and we pray that, after his example, we may with ready wills and hearts obey the calling of our Lord to follow him; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

II. We thank you, heavenly Father, for the witness of your apostle and evangelist Matthew to the Gospel of your Son our Savior; and we pray that, after his example, we may with ready wills and hearts obey the calling of our Lord to follow him; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Prayer over the Gifts

Lord, accept the prayers and gifts we present on this feast of Saint Matthew. Continue to guide us in your love, as you nourished the faith of your Church by the preaching of the apostles. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.

Preface 20 - Apostles