Posted by petrus, on July 20th, 2019
St Marina the Martyr hammering a devil, from a Greek hagiography (1858). Margaret of Antioch is known as Marina the Martyr in the Eastern Church. From Wikipedia.
Almighty and everlasting God, who dost enkindle the flame of thy love in the hearts of thy saints: Grant to our minds the same faith . . . → Read More: Saint Margaret, Martyr at Antioch in Pisidia
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Posted by petrus, on July 16th, 2019
O God of grace, who didst turn the thoughts of thy servant Saint Osmund from the cares of this world to the right ordering of thy worship: We humbly beseech thee that thy people, ever standing in the old paths and guided by the Holy Spirit, may offer unto thee an acceptable sacrifice of . . . → Read More: Saint Osmund
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Posted by petrus, on July 15th, 2019
Most gracious God, who didst glorify the Church by the life and labours of thy holy Bishop Saint Swithun: Send down, we beseech thee, showers of blessing upon thy people, that they may grow in grace, and in the knowledge and love of thee, and of thy Son Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth . . . → Read More: Saint Swithun of Winchester
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Posted by petrus, on July 14th, 2019
Altar flowers — Trinity IV, 14 July 2019. Given to the greater glory of God and in celebration of the Kerouacs’ anniversary.
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Posted by petrus, on July 14th, 2019
O God, the protector of all that trust in thee, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us thy mercy; that, thou being our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we finally lose not the things eternal. Grant this, O heavenly Father, for the . . . → Read More: The Fourth Sunday after Trinity
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Posted by petrus, on July 7th, 2019
O Lord, we beseech thee mercifully to hear us; and grant that we, to whom thou hast given an hearty desire to pray, may, by thy mighty aid, be defended and comforted in all dangers and adversities; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Posted by petrus, on July 4th, 2019
Fourth of July fireworks behind the Washington Monument, 1986. Photo by SSgt Lono Kollars, USAF. From Wikimedia.
O Eternal God, through whose mighty power our fathers won their liberties of old: Grant, we beseech thee, that we and all the people of this land may have grace to maintain these liberties in . . . → Read More: Independence Day
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Posted by petrus, on July 1st, 2019
The Sacrament of the Last Supper, by Salvador Dalí (1904–1989).
Almighty and everlasting God, who didst appoint thine only–begotten Son to be the Redeemer of the world, and didst vouchsafe to be appeased by his Blood: grant, we beseech thee, that by our solemn service, we may so venerate the Price of . . . → Read More: The Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ
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Posted by petrus, on June 30th, 2019
O Lord, who never failest to help and govern those whom thou dost bring up in thy stedfast fear and love: Keep us, we beseech thee, under the protection of thy good providence, and make us to have a perpetual fear and love of thy holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
. . . → Read More: The Second Sunday after Trinity
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Posted by petrus, on June 29th, 2019
The Crucifixion of St Peter, by Guido Reni (1575–1642). From Wikiart.
O Almighty God, who by thy Son Jesus Christ didst give to thy Apostle Saint Peter many excellent gifts, and commandedst him earnestly to feed thy flock: Make, we beseech thee, all Bishops and Pastors diligently to preach thy holy Word, . . . → Read More: Saint Peter
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