Posted by petrus, on May 4th, 2019
Monica of Hippo, by Benozzo Gozzoli (c. 1421—1497). From Wikipedia.
Almighty God, who didst graciously hear the prayers of blessed Monnica for the conversion of Augustine her son: Grant that we in our intercession may likewise never falter in love nor be wearied in asking; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth . . . → Read More: Saint Monnica
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Posted by petrus, on May 3rd, 2019
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, 2019
Almighty God, unto whom our prayers rise as the incense of the evening sacrifice: Inspire us with thy Holy Spirit, that our prayers may be right and good in thy sight, and worthy of thy lovingkindness. Direct our hearts to pray for the well-being of others: for them that are down-trodden, that their suffering may . . . → Read More: National Day of Prayer 2019
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Posted by petrus, on May 2nd, 2019
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, 2019
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, 2019
For the Victims of Genocide
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 forget their anguish and tribulations. Embolden us with thy Holy . . . → Read More: Yom HaShoah (יום השואה)
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Posted by petrus, on May 1st, 2019
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, 2019
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, 2019
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 petrus, on April 28th, 2019
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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