The Twenty–Second Sunday after Trinity

Trinity (celtic knot)

Lord, we beseech thee to keep thy household the Church in continual godliness; that through thy protection it may be free from all adversities, and devoutly given to serve thee in good works, to the glory of thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Saint Willibrord

Saint Willibrord after Abraham Bloemaert

Saint Willibrord after Abraham Bloemaert (1566–1651)

O Lord Jesus Christ, who callest to thee whom thou willest, and sendest them whither thou dost choose: We thank thee for calling thy servant Willibrord to preach the Gospel to the Northern people; and we humbly pray thee to raise up among us those who will . . . → Read More: Saint Willibrord

William Temple, Archbishop of Canterbury, Teacher of the Faith

William Temple

Portrait of William Temple, by Philip de László (1869–1937) .

O God of light and love, who illumined thy Church through the witness of thy servant William Temple: Inspire us, we pray, by his teaching and example, that we may rejoice with courage, confidence, and faith in the Word made flesh, and may . . . → Read More: William Temple, Archbishop of Canterbury, Teacher of the Faith

Saint Illtud of Wales, Abbot

Y Ddraig Goch

O God, by whose grace thy blessed Abbot Illtud became a burning and a shining light in the Church: Grant that we may be inflamed with the same spirit of discipline and love, and ever walk before thee in the way of perfection as children of light; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth . . . → Read More: Saint Illtud of Wales, Abbot

Saint Leonard, Abbot

St Peter, St Martha, St Mary Magdalene, St Leonard (L–R)

St Peter, St Martha, St Mary Magdalene, St Leonard (L–R), painting by Antonio Allegri da Correggio (1489–1534).

O Lord, the source of all our good, who didst endue Saint Leonard with the grace of holiness: Make us so to abound in every good work that we may be counted worthy to obtain of . . . → Read More: Saint Leonard, Abbot

Saint Cybi of North Wales, Abbot

Y Ddraig Goch

O God, by whose grace thy blessed Abbot Cybi became a burning and a shining light in the Church: Grant that we may be inflamed with the same spirit of discipline and love, and ever walk before thee in the way of perfection as children of light; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth . . . → Read More: Saint Cybi of North Wales, Abbot

Richard Hooker, Priest, Anglican Apologist, Teacher of the Faith

Richard Hooker

O God

Portrait of Richard Hooker, by Wenceslaus Hollar (1607–1677). From Wikipedia.

, who hast enlightened thy Church by the teaching of thy servant Richard Hooker: Enrich us evermore, we beseech thee, with thy heavenly grace, and raise up faithful witnesses who by their life and doctrine will set forth the truth of . . . → Read More: Richard Hooker, Priest, Anglican Apologist, Teacher of the Faith

Saint Winifred

St Winifred (Gwenfrewi)

O God of mercy, enlighten the hearts of thy faithful people, and grant, that after the example of thy blessed Saint Winifred, we may set our affection on things above, where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one . . . → Read More: Saint Winifred

On the Kalendar: William Temple, Archbishop of Canterbury, Teacher of the Faith

November from Les Petites Heures d'Anne de Bretagne

“November”, kalendar page from Les Petites Heures d’Anne de Bretagne (The Little Hours of Queen Anne of Bretagne), by the Maître des Triomphes de Pétrarque. From Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris (France).

William Temple was, successively, Bishop of Manchester, Archbishop of York, and Archbishop of Canterbury. Both of his parents were members . . . → Read More: On the Kalendar: William Temple, Archbishop of Canterbury, Teacher of the Faith

All Souls’ Day

jakub schikaneder all souls day

All Souls Day, by Jakub Schikaneder (1855–1924).

O God, the Maker and Redeemer of all believers: Grant to the souls of the faithful departed all the unsearchable benefits of thy Son’s passion, that in the day of his appearing they may be manifested as thy true children; through the same Jesus Christ our . . . → Read More: All Souls’ Day