Posted by petrus, on February 4th, 2020
Vision of Cornelius the Centurion, by Gerbrand van den Eeckhout (1621–1674). From Wikipedia.
O God, who by thy Spirit didst call Cornelius the Centurion to be the first Christian among the Gentiles: Grant to thy Church, we beseech thee, such a ready will to go where thou dost send and to do . . . → Read More: Saint Cornelius the Centurion
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Posted by petrus, on February 3rd, 2020
The Four Chaplains: Lieutenant George Fox, Lieutenant Alexander D. Goode, Lieutenant Clark V. Poling, and Lieutenant John P. Washington
Coast Guard Cutter USCGC Escanaba rescues Dorchester survivors,by an unattributed Coast Guard artist. From Wikipedia.
O Lord Jesus Christ, whose hast taught us that a man hath no greater love than to lay . . . → Read More: The Dorchester Chaplains
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Posted by petrus, on February 3rd, 2020
We beseech thee, O Lord, to pour thy grace on all who go to other lands, publishing the word of salvation: That, following the patient labours of thy servant Anskar, who carried the message of thy Gospel beyond the sea, they may gather many believers into the fold of thy holy church; through the . . . → Read More: Saint Anskar, Archbishop of Hamburg, Missionary to Denmark and Sweden
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Posted by petrus, on February 3rd, 2020
“January”, 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).
According to the Golden Legend, Agatha came from a noble family in either Catania or Palermo, and like so many . . . → Read More: On the Kalendar: Saint Agatha of Sicily, Martyr
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Posted by isaac, on February 2nd, 2020
Altar Flowers — Candlemas (Epiphany IV), 2 February 2020
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Posted by petrus, on February 1st, 2020
Altar Flowers — Epiphany III (Conversion of Saint Paul), 26 January 2020
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Posted by petrus, on February 1st, 2020
Eternal Father, who willest thy children to seek the kingdom of thy dear Son as their chief treasure, and the good that is above all good: Grant us the single heart of blessed Bride, thy Virgin, to count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of the same Jesus Christ our . . . → Read More: Saint Bride (Bridget)
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Posted by petrus, on January 30th, 2020
King Charles I, after Anthony van Dyck (1599–1641). Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons
Almighty Father, who by the Apostle of thy dear Son hast taught us to obey God rather than man: Mercifully grant that, as thy servant King Charles was faithful unto death in defence of thy Church, so . . . → Read More: King Charles I, Martyr
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Posted by Magister Chori, on January 28th, 2020
Choral Evensong Candlemas Day Sunday, February 2rd, 2020 N.B.: 4:00 PM
Evensong, a fusion of the monastic prayer offices Vespers and Compline, is one of the greatest treasures of the Anglican tradition. Presented by Saint Stephen’s Choir of Men & Boys on the First Sunday of the month, the service begins at 4:00 PM and . . . → Read More: Choral Evensong for Candlemas
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Posted by petrus, on January 27th, 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: International Holocaust Remembrance Day
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