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Liturgies of INVOCATION
For the Writing of Liturgies

Liturgies of the HOURS
Daybreak
Midday
Nightfall

Liturgies of LABOR & VOCATION
For Domestic Days
For One Who Is Employed
For Those Who Employ Others
For Laundering
For the Preparation of a Meal
For the Preparation of an Artisanal Meal
For the Hurried Preparation of a Meal
For the Keeping of Bees
For the Washing of Windows
For Home Repairs
For Students & Scholars
For Waiters & Waitresses
For First Responders
For Medical Providers
Before Taking the Stage
For Fiction Writers
For the Changing of Diapers I
For the Changing of Diapers II
For Those Who Work in Wood & Stone & Metal & Clay
For the Labors of Community

Liturgies of CREATION & RECREATION
For Arriving at the Ocean
For Leaving on a Holiday
For Those Who Sleep in Tents
For the Enjoyment of Bonfires
For Sunsets
For Stargazing
For the Watching of Storms
For the First Snow
Before Consuming Media
For the Planting of Flowers
For Gardening
Before Beginning a Book
Lament upon the Finishing of a Beloved Book
For Competitors

Liturgies of PETITION & PROVISION
For the Ritual of Morning Coffee
For a Sick Day
For the Morning of a Medical Procedure
For a Husband and Wife at the Start of Day
For a Husband and Wife at the Close of Day
For Those Who Suffer Loss from Fire, Flood, or Storm
For the Loss of Electricity
Before Serving Others
Before a Meal Eaten Alone
For Those Flooded by Too Much Information
For Those Who Covet the Latest Technology
For One Battling a Destructive Desire
For Nights & Days of Doubt
For Those with a Sudden Burden to Intercede
For Those Who Feel Awkward in Social Gatherings
For Dating or Courtship
Before Giving I
Before Giving II
For Those Feeling the Impulse to Buy
Before Shopping
For the Paying of Bills
For One Who Has Suffered a Nightmare
For Those Who Cannot Sleep
For First Waking

Liturgies of SORROW & LAMENT
For Those Who Have Not Done Great Things for God
For the Anniversary of a Loss
For the Loss of a Living Thing
For Missing Someone
For Leavings
For an Inconsolable Homesickness
For Those Facing the Slow Loss of Memory
For the Feeling of Infirmities
For Those Fearing Failure
For the Death of a Dream
For Those Who Have Done Harm
For Those Who Weep Without Knowing Why

Liturgies of the MOMENT
For Practicing the Presence of God
Upon Seeing a Beautiful Person
Upon Tasting Pleasurable Food
Upon Experiencing Cheering Laughter
Upon Randomly Thinking of Another Person
Upon Being Moved By a Song or a Piece of Music
Upon Hearing Birdsong
Upon Sighting a Flower in Bloom
Upon a Unexpected Sighting of Wildlife
Upon Observing a Tree Swaying in the Wind
Upon Feeling the Pleasance of a Warm Shower
For the Sound of Sirens
For a Fleeting Irritation
For Moments of Emergency
For a Moment of Frustration at a Child
For Those Experiencing Road Rage
For Waiting in Line

Liturgies of TABLE BLESSINGS
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

Liturgies of BENEDICTION
A Liturgy of Praise to the King of Creation

Liturgies of DYING & GRIEVING
A Liturgy for Dying Well

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Liturgies of INVOCATION
A Liturgy Begging the Grace to Accomplish What is Beyond Me
An Exhortation Making Space to Speak of Dying

Liturgies for Seasons of DYING
For When the News is Bad
For Seasons of Uncertainty
For the Feeling of Infirmities
Before a Medical Treatment
For the Morning of a Medical Procedure
For a Time of Widespread Suffering
For Those Who Tend a Loved One in Decline
Intercession for One Slowly Losing Function
For Those Facing the Slow Loss of Memory
For Long-Term Care Givers
For Those Who Tend the Sick or Dying
For Caregivers in Need of Rest
For Dying Well
For the Living of Last Things
Praise for this Day of Life
For Releasing Ambitions & Embracing Christ
For Preparing the Heart to Return to God What Is His
For Seeking Amendment & Reconciliation
To Stir Courage in a Child Facing Death
For a Child Contemplating the New Creation
Interceding for Those Who Will Gather to Grieve for Me
For the Dying and Their Friends
A Lesson We May Learn from Death
Giving Voice to the Costly Confession
For Moments When Dying Feels Unfair
For Those Enduring Lasting Pain
For One Who Lingers in a Long Dying
For the Speaking of Meaningful Things
To Record for One's Own Funeral
For Letting Go of the Hope of Recovery
For the Weighing of Last-Stage Medical Options
Meditations for Anchoring the Heart in Eternal Hopes
To Begin a Bedside Vigil
Before Enduring Life Support
For the Final Hours
Liturgies of the Moment

INTERLUDE
For Intercession Against the Kingdom of Death

Liturgies for Seasons of GRIEVING
Lamenting the Passing of a Public Figure
For Grieving a National Tragedy
For Grieving a Death Due to a Natural Disaster
For the Loss of a Close Sibling
For the Loss of a Loving Parent
For the Loss of a Spouse
For Grieving a Death Due to Violence
For Those Who Have Suffered a Miscarriage or Stillbirth
For One Who Struggles with Guilt or Shame After a Miscarriage
For the Loss of a Child
Grieving the Loss of One Whose Relationship to Thier Creator Was Unknown
Before Mourning with Those Who Mourn
For the Morning of a Funeral I
For the Morning of a Funeral II
Lament for a Loss
For the Forgiving of Unintended Wounds
For One Responsible for an Accidental Death
For Those Who Feel Abandoned By One Who Chose Suicide
For Greiving Well Amidst the Confusion of a Suicide
For One Who Suffers Grief & Guilt Over a Past Abortion
For Caregivers After the Loss of a Loved One
For the Scattering of Ashes
For Missing Someone
To Welcome Another Into My Grief
For a Friend of One Who Grieves
Upon Waking From a Distrubing Dream of One Lost
Upon Waking From a Comforting Dream About One Lost
For One with a Litany of Regrets
For When Someone Thinks You Should Be Over it by Now
For Those Who Share a Common Loss
To Begin a Family Gathering After a Loss
For Removing One's Wedding Ring
For Sorting Through A Loved One's Things
For Returning to Daily Life After a Loss
For Experiencing a Loss Anew Daily
For the Hardship of Holidays and Special Days
For the Anniversary of a Loss
For Remembering the Life of One Who Sleeps in Christ
For Embracing Both Joy & Sorrow

Liturgies of the JOURNEY
I. For Those Shocked By Loss
II. For the Pain of Loss
III. For Seasons of Anger & Frustration
IV. For When the Long Sadness Has Settled In
V. For the First Glimpse of New Hope
VI. For Beginning to Rebuild
VII. For Thanksgiving at the Return of oy

Liturgies of the MOMENT

Liturgies of BENEDICTION
For Praise to Christ Who Conquered Death

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Liturgies of LABOR & VOCATION
For Those Who Desire Community in Their Calling, by Douglas McKelvey & Ned Bustard
For Beginning the Study of God, by W. David O. Taylor
For Learning a New Language, by Hannah Hubin
Before Teaching, by Allie Osborn
Before a Job Interview, by Mark Meynell
For Those Employed in Manual Labor, by Jon Lowry
For One Who Cares for an Infirm Parent, by Lanier Ivester
For Mechanical Repairs, by Jon Lowry
For Unseen Labors, by Katy Rose
For One Who Works the Nightshift, by Sarah C. Chestnut
For Yard Work I, by Douglas McKelvey
For Yard Work II, by Douglas McKelvey
For Joy in Good Works, by Benjamin Jenks
For Town-Planning, by Dorothy Sayers
To Begin the Day's Creative Labors, by Ned Bustard & Douglas McKelvey
Of (Re) Dedication to the Way of the Amateur, by Sarah C. Chestnut
For Baking Bread, by Jon Lowry
For Artists & Makers, by Ned Bustard & Douglas McKelvey
For Beginning an Artistic Work, by W. David O. Taylor
Of Intercession for an Artist at Work, by Amy Baik Lee & Douglas McKelvey
Before Writing a Poem, by Ben Palpant & Douglas McKelvey
Before Writing, by Malcolm Guite
For Those Who Build Boats, by A. S. Peterson
For Those Who Labor Upon the Seas, by Carmina Gadelica
Before Piano Practice, by Fernando Ortega & Douglas McKelvey

Liturgies of CREATION & RECREATION
For Finding God's Glory in Creation, by Johannes Kepler
Before Looking at a Work of Art, by Elissa Yukiko Weichbrodt
Before Contemplating Poetry, by Luci Shaw & Dawn Morrow
Before Writing a Letter, by Allen Levi
For Planting a Tree, by Andrew Peterson
For the Loss of a Tree, by Jon Lowry & Douglas McKelvey
For Kindling a Fire, by Douglas McKelvey
For Resting in God, by Thomas Á Kempis
For Sunrise, by Matthew Clark
Before Fishing, by Ben Palpant
Before Exercising, by Hannah Hubin
Before Playing a Board Game, by Andy Patton
For Solo Gamers, by Lisa Eldred & Douglas McKelvey
For Birdwatching, by Chris Slaten & Douglas McKelvey
Before Sailing, by Malcolm Guite
For a Walk in My Neighborhood, by Leslie Anne Bustard
For a Walk in the Woods, by Jon Lowry

Liturgies of BLESSING & CELEBRATION
Of Praise to God for Salvation, by Augustine of Hippo
For Wisdom & Learning, by Dorothy Sayers
For a Sponsored Child, by Amy Baik Lee
For the Pilgrim, by Jennifer Trafton
Before Hosting, by Tiffany Holden & Douglas McKelvey
For Taking a Meal to Others, by Amy Baik Lee
For the Wrapping of Christmas Gifts, by Wayne Garvey & Douglas McKelvey
For Sleeping & Waking, by Douglas McKelvey
Before Sleeping, by Augustine of Hippo
On a Day of Recovery from Sickness, by John Donne & Philip Yancey
Dedicating Our Diverse Offerings to the Lord, by Douglas McKelvey

Liturgies of PETITION & PROVISION
For Those Experiencing Relationship Conflict in the Church, by Sandra McCracken & Douglas McKelvey
Of Intercession for a Minister, by Anna A. Friedrich
Of Corporation Intercession for Ministers, by Anna A. Friedrich
For a Single Person Going to Church, by Liz Snell
Before Writing a Difficult Message, by Allen Levi & Douglas McKelvey
Before Giving an Apology, by Anastina Wiles
For One Overwhelmed by Turbulent Emotion, by Sandra McCracken & Douglas McKelvey
For One Suffering Anxiety, by Douglas McKelvey
For Those Dismayed by Chaos, by Andrew Roycroft & Douglas McKelvey
For Those Distressed by Intrusive Thoughts, by Aubrynn Whitted
For One in Need of Courage Just to Get Out of Bed, by Hannah Hodgson & Douglas McKelvey
Before Meeting People from Other Cultures, by Mark Meynell
For Those Who Find it Hard to Speak, by Matthew Clark
For the Resurrection of Faith, by Dorothy Sayers
When Someone You Love Believes Differently than You, by Liz Snell
For a Perfectionist, by Ruth Chou Simons & Douglas McKelvey
Begging the Grace to Love One Man or Woman Well, by Douglas McKelvey
For Getting Dressed, by Anna A. Friedrich
For Dropping Off a Child at School, by Alli R. Dahlgren
After a Child's Meltdown, by Andrew Roycroft
For Responding to a Child's Needs, by Hannah Greer
For Parenting a Child with Special Needs, by Sho Baraka & Douglas McKelvey
For Welcoming a Child in Foster Care, by Johnston Moore
When a Child in Foster Care Leaves, by Johnston Moore
For Nursing Mothers, by Jessica Hooten Wilson
When Breastfeeding Isn't Going as Planned, by Leslie Eiler Thompson & Douglas McKelvey
For Long Hours Caring for an Infant, by Leslie Eiler Thompson
For an Infant's Medical Procedure, by Leslie Eiler Thompson
When a Parent is Exhausted, by Leslie Eiler Thompson & Douglas McKelvey
For a Lonely Holiday, by Wayne Garvey & Douglas McKelvey
For One Who Suffers a Degenerative Condition, by Douglas McKelvey
For Becoming an Instrument of God's Peace, by Francis of Assisi
For One Drowning in Debt, by Joshua Luke Smith
For the Increase of Devotion, by William Temple
For Relapse, by John Donne & Philip Yancey
For Air Travelers, by Jess Ray Langdon
For Those Anxious About Air Travel, by Jess Ray Langdon & Douglas McKelvey

Liturgies of SORROW & LAMENT
For Remembering Places & Times To Which We Cannot Return, by Amy Baik Lee
For the Loss of Faith in a Hero, by Andrew Roycroft & Douglas McKelvey
For One Living Behind Bars, by Douglas McKelvey
For Those Wearied by Winter, by Douglas McKelvey
For One Whose Friends Have Moved on to a New Stage of Life, by Alicia J. Akins & Douglas McKelvey
For Contemplating the Empty Bedroom of a Child Who Has Left Home, by Heidi Johnston
For Leaving a Loved Home, by Lanier Ivester
For Giving Children Bad News, by Janel Davis
After a Fight Among Siblings, by Ellie Holcomb & Douglas McKelvey
Upon Receiving Rejection for a Creative Work, by Amy Baik Lee
For Those Mourning the Loss of a Church, by Thea Rosenburg
For Those Who Are Envious of Another's Answered Prayer, by Katie S. Williams
For Those Who Feel Distant from God, by Heidi Johnston
For the Tolling of the Passing Bell, by John Donne & Philip Yancey

Liturgies of THE MOMENT
For the New Year, by A Mozarabic Prayer from Prayers Ancient and Modern
For Purity of Heart, by Gregorian Sacramentary
Before Answering an Unwanted Call I, by Douglas McKelvey
Before Answering an Unwanted Call II, by Douglas McKelvey
After Speaking in Haste, by Ben Palpant
For Discernment I, by Christina G. Rossetti
For Discernment II, by Thomas Á Kempis
Before Tuning an Instrument, by Jon Lowry
For God to be Glorified in Us, by Maria Hare
For Grace to Seek God, by Christina G. Rossetti
When Tempted to Procrastinate, by Jessica Smith Culver & Douglas McKelvey
For Those in Bondage, by Roman Breviary
For Election Day, by Jessica Smith Culver & Douglas McKelvey
A Liturgy for Meditation on God's Word I, by Origen
A Liturgy for Meditation on God's Word II, by Origen
A Liturgy for Meditation on God's Word III, by Jerome
Before an Exam, by Hannah Hubin
For Desiring the Knowledge and Illumination of God, by A Mozarabic Prayer from Prayers Ancient and Modern
For the Righteous Use of Communication Technologies, by Allen Levi
Upon Pausing Social Media, by Sara Bannerman
For Wasted Moments, by Emily Bellinger
For Centering, by Anonymous
For Caring Less About the Opinions of Others, by Thomas Á Kempis
For Daily Stewardship of Gifts, by Ned Bustard & Douglas McKelvey
For Anchoring Heart & Hope, by Thomas Á Kempis & Douglas McKelvey
For the Purity of the People of God, by Douglas McKelvey
When Washing Dishes, by Sarah Wilson
For One Suffering Long Emotional Pain, by Douglas McKelvey
For Offering Oneself to God, by W. H. H. Aitken
Of Intercession for the Stranger, by Christina G. Rossetti & Douglas McKelvey
Upon Lighting a Candle, by Shera Moyer
For Giving Feedback, by Amanda Duvall
For Receiving Feedback, by Amanda Duvall
Upon Feeling Rejected, by Allie Osborn
Upon Receiving Kindness from a Friend, by Amanda Duvall
Upon the Breaking of Something Precious, by Sarah Wilson & Douglas McKelvey
For Weariness, by Christina G. Rossetti
For Opening the Heart to God, by Christina G. Rossetti
For Speaking the Truth in Love, by William Bright & Douglas McKelvey
To Center the Heart Upon Waking, by Anonymous & Douglas McKelvey
Upon Nighttime Infant Feedings, by Sarah Wilson
For When the Baby Isn't Sleeping, by Leslie Eiler Thompson
Upon Observing a Toddler's Early Steps, by Catherine Claire Larson

Benediction
A Liturgy of Praise to Christ Who Labors Through His People, by Douglas McKelvey

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Liturgies of COMMENCEMENT
For a Graduation
For Commissioning a Graduating Class
For Blessing One Who Is Moving Away

Liturgies of BECOMING
For Embracing Adulthood I
Before a Major Life Decision
For Those Who Feel They Have No Direction
For Direction in the Days Ahead
For Embracing Life’s Early Struggles
To Mark the Start of a NewSeason of Opportunity
For Embracing Adulthood II
For Blessing a Dorm Room or Apartment

Liturgies of SCHOOL andVOCATION
For the First Day of a New Academic Term
For Students & Scholars
Before a Class
For When Class Is Cancelled
When Exploring a New Subject
For Finding Delight in Discovery
For Those Tempted to Cheat or Plagiarize
For Cramming
For Late-Night Studies
For Wisdom When Studying Late
Before an Exam
After Getting a Bad Grade
Before Engaging in an Ideological Disagreement
For the Close of an Academic Term
For Beginning a Challenging Task or Assignment
For Navigating a Group Project
For Giving & Receiving Feedback
For One Tempted to Compromise
For Navigating a Difference in Belief with an Authority Figure
Before a Presentation or Performance
For Beginning a New Job
For the Start of a Work Day
For Dealing With a Difficult Manager or Boss
For When You Feel Stuck in Your Job
For the Loss of a Job

Liturgies of TRAVEL
Before Traveling
Before a Road Trip
Before a Long Drive
For Returning from a Restful Break
For Returning from a Stressful Break
Before a Season Abroad
Before a Short-Term Mission Trip
For a Vehicle Breakdown
For Traveling Through Life

Liturgies of the EVERYDAY
Before Exercising
For the Ritual of Morning Coffee
Before Practice
For Those Who Compete
For Grocery Shopping
For When You Have to Cook for Yourself
For a Meal Eaten Alone
For Saying No to Good Things
Before Playing a Board Game
For Solo Gamers
Before Consuming Media
Before Scrolling
Before Doomscrolling
For Those Who Covet the Latest Technology
For Budgeting
For Doing Taxes
For Times of Financial Worry
For a Disciple at Close of Day

Liturgies ofIDENTITY
For Resisting the Temptation to Judge 
Yourself by Impossible Standards
For Those in the Prime of Life
For Finding My Identity in Christ
For Beginning to Own What You Believe
For Wondering Whether to Speak Up
For Embracing Truth & Love
For One Uncomfortable in Their Own Skin
When Experiencing an Acne Outbreak
For One Who Feels Shame Over a Bad Choice
For a Significant Birthday
For Turning Twenty-One
For Surrendering My Will

Liturgies ofBELONGING
For Feasting with Friends
To Open a Gathering
For Hanging Out with Friends
For Late-Night Takeout with Friends
Before Going Out
Before Going to a Party
For Those Who Feel Awkward in Social Gatherings
When Experiencing the Fear of Missing Out
For When You Can’t Afford Something Your Friends are Doing
For One Who Feels Left Out
For Times of Conflict with a Roommate
For Seeking to Find Your Place in Community
For When a Friend Ghosts You
For One Without Close Friends
When One You Care About Makes a Destructive Choice
When a Friend Has Left the Faith
For Being a Faithful Friend

Liturgies for DATING
For One Who Knows Loneliness in Singleness
Upon Seeing a Beautiful Person
For Dating
Before a First Date
Before a Third Date
For One Struggling with Sexual Temptation
When You Have Unrequited Feelings for Another
When Someone Expresses Feelings for You that You Don’t Share
When You’ve Been Cheated On
When Someone Breaks Up with You
After a Hard Breakup
When You See Your Former Boyfriend or Girlfriend
For a Single Person Longing for Intimacy
For Contentment Whatever My Relationship Status

Liturgies ofSTRUGGLE
A Petition for My Generation
For Those Who Feel Insecure at the Start of Something New
For One Suffering Anxiety
When Encountering Unexpected Pain or Disappointment
Petition in the Midst of Trial or Hardship
Upon Encountering a Seeming Setback
For Lonely Hours
For Any Sort of Heartache
For One Tempted to Self-Harm
For One Suffering Long Emotional Pain
For One in Need of Courage Just to Get Out of Bed
For Help in the Midst of Trouble
For One Battling a Destructive Desire
For Learning to Live in Real Life
To Break the Cycle of Guilt & Shame

Liturgies of HOME
Before Moving Away from Home
Before Moving Away from a Hurtful Home
When Your Relationship to Your Parents Is Changing
When You and Your Parents Are Struggling to Communicate For Missing Home
For Holidays Away from Home
When You’re Sick Away from Home
For Spending Time with Your Parents
Before Spending Time with Parents Who Were Not Nurturing
For Moving Back in with Your Parents
When You Feel Stuck in Your Hometown
For Cultivating Gratitude

Liturgies of FAITH
For the Heart Pursued by God
Meditations for Those Who Are Beginning to Believe
For Offering Oneself to God
For Showing Christ
When You Suffer Rejection for Your Faith
When Following Christ Is Costly
For Beginning with the End in Mind
To Testify in Life & Death
Before Reading God’s Word
To Open a Bible Study
For the Sifting of Secondhand Ideas
For Releasing Our Own Agendas
For Disappointment with God
For Nights & Days of Doubt
For Remembering God Is Your Father
For the Holy Ordering of the Affections
For Courage to Live What I Believe
Begging the Grace to Run Hard and Finish Well
A Daily, Lifelong Prayer: Domine Servis

A Morning Prayer
Monday: For Desiring the Light of Christ
Tuesday: For Greater Obedience to God
Wednesday: For Focusing the Heart
Thursday: Sanctification
Friday: To Love and Serve Our Lord
Saturday: To Live Life as an Act of Worship
Sunday: For Daily Dying to Self
An Evening Prayer

Benediction
Praise to Christ Who Leads Me