Almighty God, we were once helpless and wandered

A prayer for All Saints' Day or the following Sunday. Meant to be prayed in unison. An optional section is provided to make this a confession of sin.

Almighty God, we were once helpless and wandered in darkness. But you sent your Son Jesus to claim us, to cleanse us, and set us apart to you as your holy priesthood. You justified us by faith and are sanctifying us by the work of your Spirit. We did not deserve to be made saints, but we now boast only in you and your generosity.

We remember those who went before us in faith: those, known and unknown, who have loved and…