Posted by petrus, on May 3rd, 2020
The Crucifixion, by Francisco de Zurbarán (1598–1664). From Art Institute Chicago.
O God, who by a wonderful mercy didst make the instrument of shameful death the means of our salvation: Out of weakness make us strong to take up the Cross, that we may be numbered among the redeemed who follow the . . . → Read More: The Finding of the Cross
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Posted by petrus, on May 2nd, 2020
earliest and latest variants of the “Scutum Fidei”. From Wikipedia
Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God, that, like as blessed Athanasius contended earnestly for the faith of thy Consubstantial and Incarnate Word, so we may both believe in our hearts and confess with our mouth the Godhead of thy Son our Saviour . . . → Read More: Saint Athanasius
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Posted by petrus, on May 1st, 2020
Almighty God, who hast given unto us the Sabbath to be a day of rest, and who hast promised to be a swift witness against them that oppress the hireling in his wages: In thy mercy, grant the labourer to be strong, and let not his hand be weak, and let his work be rewarded. . . . → Read More: International Workers’ Day
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Posted by petrus, on May 1st, 2020
Saint Philip [the Apostle] by Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640), from Wikipedia
O Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us perfectly to know thy Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life; that, following the steps of thy holy Apostles, Saint Philip and Saint James, . . . → Read More: Saint Philip and Saint James
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Posted by petrus, on April 30th, 2020
The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine of Siena by Giovanni di Paolo (c. 1403–1482)
Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God, that we who keep the heavenly birthday of thy holy Virgin Saint Catherine may be conformed to the pattern of her hidden life with thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
¶ . . . → Read More: Saint Catherine of Siena
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Posted by petrus, on April 29th, 2020
For the Victims of Genocide
The Theresienstadt concentration camp archway. From Wikipedia.
Almighty God, gracious Father: we remember before thee this day all those who have perished in genocides, especially those who died in the Shoah. Vouchsafe, we beseech thee, to sear into our memories the story of their peril, lest we . . . → Read More: The Liberation of Dachau
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Posted by Fr John, on April 26th, 2020
We’re having some technical difficulties uploading the video to the web site, but you can watch the videocast of the Eucharist for Easter II, 26 April 2020, on YouTube, or on the parish’s Facebook pages: Saint Stephen’s Anglican Church, and Isaac’s FB page.
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Posted by petrus, on April 26th, 2020
Almighty Father, who hast given thine only Son to die for our sins, and to rise again for our justification: Grant us so to put away the leaven of malice and wickedness, that we may always serve thee in pureness of living and truth; through the merits of the same thy Son Jesus Christ . . . → Read More: The First Sunday after Easter
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Posted by petrus, on April 26th, 2020
Almighty God, who hast given thine only Son to be unto us both a sacrifice for sin, and also an ensample of godly life: Give us grace that we may always most thankfully receive that his inestimable benefit, and also daily endeavour ourselves to follow the blessed steps of his most holy life; through . . . → Read More: The Second Sunday after Easter
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Posted by petrus, on April 25th, 2020
Leone marciano andante (The Lion of St Mark) by Vittore Carpaccio (1466–1525), from Wikipedia
O Almighty God, who hast instructed thy holy Church with the heavenly doctrine of thy Evangelist Saint Mark: Give us grace that, being not like children carried away with every blast of vain doctrine, we may be established . . . → Read More: Saint Mark
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