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Almighty God, who hast created man in thine own image; Grant us grace fearlessly to contend against evil, and to make no peace with oppression; and, that we may reverently use our freedom, help us to employ it in the maintenance of justice among men and nations, to the glory of thy holy Name; through . . . → Read More: For Social Justice 
Portrait of Thomas Cranmer, by Gerlach Flicke (1495–1558). From Wikimedia Almighty and everliving God, whose servant Thomas Cranmer, with others did restore the language of the people in the prayers of thy Church: Make us always thankful for this heritage; and help us so to pray in the Spirit and with the . . . → Read More: Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, and the First Book of Common Prayer 
Summer, or Ruth and Boaz, by Nicolas Poussin (1594–1665). From Wikipedia. O Lord Jesu Christ who didst say unto thine Apostles, Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: Regard not our sins, but the faith of thy Church, and grant unto it that peace and unity which is . . . → Read More: Summer (Whitsuntide) Ember Days: I 
Martyrdom of the Seven Maccabees, by Antonio Ciseri (1821–1891). From Wikpedia. Almighty God, who didst call thy faithful servants James Hannington and his companions to be witnesses and martyrs in the land of Africa, and by their labours and suffering didst raise up a people for thine own possession: Shed forth, we . . . → Read More: The Martyrs of Uganda 
Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost (Whitsuntide). Russian icon. Grant, we beseech thee, merciful God, that thy Church, being gathered together in unity by thy Holy Spirit, may manifest thy power among all peoples, to the glory of thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and . . . → Read More: Tuesday in Whitsun Week 
The Christian Martyrs’ Last Prayer, by Jean-Léon Gérôme (1824—1904). From The Walters Art Museum. Almighty and everlasting God, with whom thy meek ones go forth as the mighty: Grant us so to cherish the memory of thy blessed martyrs Blandina and her companions, that we may share their pure and steadfast . . . → Read More: The Martyrs of Lyons 
“June”, 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). Like many of the early martyrs, Justin was born to a pagan family. Born in Samaria in what is now . . . → Read More: On the Kalendar: Saint Justin Martyr 
Justin Martyr (Justin the Philosopher), illustration from Les vrais pourtraits et vies des hommes illustres grecz, latins et payens, by André Thevet (1502-1590). From Wikimedia. Almighty God, who didst call Saint Justin Martyr to bear open witness to the certainty of those things wherein he had been instructed: Make us fearless to . . . → Read More: Saint Justin Martyr  
Here is a video of the Holy Eucharist “in tempore quarantinæ” for Whitsunday, 31 May 2020—now with music! You can also watch the videocast of the Whitsunday Eucharist on YouTube, or on the parish’s Facebook pages: Saint Stephen’s Anglican Church, and Isaac’s FB page. The complete collection of Eucharist videocasts is . . . → Read More: Videocast: Whitsunday 2020 
Pentecôte (Pentecost), by Jean II Restout (1692–1768). From Wikipedia. ¶ This Collect is to be said daily throughout Whitsun Week. O God, who as at this time didst teach the hearts of thy faithful people, by sending to them the light of thy Holy Spirit: Grant us by the same . . . → Read More: Pentecost, commonly called Whitsunday |
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