Almighty God,
give us reverence for all creation
and respect for every person,
that we may mirror your likeness
in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Genesis chapter 1
Colossians 1:15-20
This short collect brings the two values of reverence and
respect into the story of creation. The way in which people behave
is important if we are to have good relationships with each other
and with the fragile world around us. For the Christian the best
way to make sure that these relationships work well is for us to
follow the example of Christ. (For use between Candlemas and Ash
Wednesday)