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Come thou typeface of every blessing

Thank you so much for the opportunity to submit technology blessings!

For the Blessing of Internet-Related Equipment & Communities, Rite 1.0 (font Book Antiqua)

V. Open Thou mine eyes.
R. That I may see the wondrous things of Thy Law.

SPECIAL COLLECTS
Grant, O Lord, that by Thy Holy Word, which shall be read and heard, written and spoken in this place, and by Thy Holy Spirit grafting it inwardly in the heart, both the senders and receivers thereof may perceive and know what things they ought to do and say, and also may have grace and power faithfully to fulfill the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

(For a Computer, IPhone or Network)
O Almighty God, who dost enlighten the minds of Thy servants with the knowledge of Thy truth; give, we beseech Thee, to those who shall use this [computer/IPhone/network] the spirit of wisdom and understanding, of counsel and might, that they may follow those things which belong unto eternal life: and grant that Thy people may so take heed to Thy Word, which draws them after Thee, that they may at length attain unto Him who is the Way, the Truth and the Life, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

(For an Online Community, such as SecondLife or Anglicans Online)
Grant, O Lord, that all who in this place shall live the Scriptures which Thou hast given us may be filled with the faith of the Gospel, and with thankfulness to Thee who dost reveal Thyself to men by the Word of Life. And grant that all who work, play, visit or observe here in [SecondLife/AnglicansOnline] may receive that Word into honest and good hearts, and may bring forth fruit with patience; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Send forth, O Lord, we pray Thee, Thy light into our hearts, that we may perceive the light of Thy commandments, and, walking in Thy way, may fall into no error; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Collect for the Second Sunday in Advent
Blessed Lord, who hast caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning; Grant that we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that by patience and comfort of thy holy Word, we may embrace, and ever hold fast, the blessed hope of everlasting life, which thou hast given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
 
For the Blessing of Internet-Related Equipment & Communities, Rite 2.0 (font Calibri)

V. Lord, open our eyes,
R. To the wonders of your Law.

SPECIAL COLLECTS
Grant, O Lord, that your Holy Word which is read, heard, written and spoken here, be grafted into our hearts by your Holy Spirit. Guide both senders and receivers of that Word in perceiving and knowing which things are worthy of doing and saying. Give them grace and power to faithfully fulfill their promise; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

(For a Computer, IPhone or Network)
Almighty God, who enlightens the minds of your servants with knowledge of your truth; give, we pray you, to all those who use this [computer/IPhone/network] the spirit of wisdom and understanding, of courage and strength, so that they may follow only those things which belong to eternal life. Grant that we may always seek out your Word, which draws us after you, so that we may at last arrive in the eternal presence of our Way, Truth and Life, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

(For an Online Community, such as SecondLife or Anglicans Online)
Grant, O Lord, to all who undertake to live in this virtual world by the Scriptures which you have given us, the gift of faith in the Gospel and a spirit of thankfulness for your revelation in the Word of Life. Grant that all who work, play, visit or observe here in [SecondLife/AnglicansOnline] receive that Word with honest and open hearts, bringing forth fruit with patience; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Send forth, O Lord, your light into our hearts, that we may perceive the light of your commandments, and, walking in your way, may fall into no error; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Collect for the Sunday Closest to November 16th (the Feast of St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland)
Blessed Lord, who caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est.

meg carter
Eglise Anglicane de l'Ascension
Conakry, GUINEA, Diocese of West Africa
meg_carter@juno.com
1 August 2011

Serving the spirit

O God whose spirit and being fill the universe - even the infinity of space between atoms and electrons; Bless the servers and all the hardware, firmware and software that allow Anglicans Online to exist and to nourish and connect the body of Christ in this world, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Lori Cooper
Trinity Church
Saint Charles, Missouri, USA
1 August 2011

Sanity? On Airplanes?

I didn't realize there was a service or blessing or anything remotely relevant for Airplanes. Here I've been adapting an outdated one on Travel At Sea on evenings before I go home. No wonder I've had such miserable luck with the airport this year. I wonder if someone's thought of a service for preserving one's sanity while battling with automated voices over the telephone in order to make the telephone work in another country? Perhaps I'm asking to much.

Claire
Rosedale Presbyterian
Toronto, Ontario, CANADA
2 August 2011

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