Collect
Loving God,
the giver of all good,
we thank you for Nicholas
and for the generosity he has symbolised
from generation to generation;
may we always be mindful of those in need
and generous with what we have received;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Prayer
Our Father,
forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Saviour, you hung on the cross,
declaring God’s love to us,
you are forgiveness.
Beside you hung a thief,
beneath you waited Mary the forgiven,
and all around watched those many people
to whom you give new life and hope.
To us you give new life and hope.
Forgiven sinners become your body and your Church;
may the reconciliation we share
bring your gospel to all the world.
Amen