Collect:
Gracious GOD, who gave the first martyr Stephen grace to pray for those who took up stones against him: grant that in all our sufferings for the truth we may learn to love even our enemies and to seek forgiveness for those who desire to hurt us, looking up to heaven to HIM who was crucified for us, JESUS CHRIST our Mediator and Advocate, who lives and reigns with YOU in the unity of the HOLY SPIRIT, one GOD, now and forever.
Amen.