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O God, who for our redemption didst give thine only–begotten Son to the death of the Cross, and by his glorious resurrection hast delivered us from the power of our enemy: Grant us so to die daily from sin, that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his resurrection; through the same . . . → Read More: Easter Day 
Harrowing of Hell, by Pieter Huys (c. 1519—c. 1584). From Wikipedia. Grant, O Lord, that as we are baptised into the death of thy blessed Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ, so by continual mortifying our corrupt affections we may be buried with him; and that through the grave, and gate of death, . . . → Read More: Holy Saturday 
St. Alphege, Archbishop of Canterbury, is asked for advice, from a medieval illumination attributed to the Master of the Cité des Dames. From Wikipedia. O God, who didst adorn thy blessed Bishop Alphege with the dignity of the priesthood and with the palm of martyrdom: Mercifully grant that we may be so . . . → Read More: Saint Alphege, Archbishop of Canterbury and Martyr 
¶ All three collects are to be read. Almighty God, we beseech thee graciously to behold this thy family, for which our Lord Jesus Christ was contented to be betrayed, and given up into the hands of wicked men, and to suffer death upon the cross; who now liveth and reigneth with thee and . . . → Read More: Good Friday 
Jesus washing Peter’s feet by Ford Madox Brown (1821–1893) Almighty Father, whose dear Son, on the night before he suffered, did institute the Sacrament of his Body and Blood: Mercifully grant that we may thankfully receive the same in remembrance of him, who in these holy mysteries giveth us a pledge of life . . . → Read More: Maundy Thursday 
Assist us mercifully with thy help, O Lord God of our salvation; that we may enter with joy upon the meditation of those mighty acts, whereby thou hast given unto us life and immortality; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Christ Taken Prisoner, by Giuseppe Cesari (568–1640). From . . . → Read More: Wednesday in Holy Week (Spy Wednesday) 
O Lord God, whose blessed Son, our Saviour, gave his back to the smiters and hid not his face from shame: Grant us grace to take joyfully the sufferings of the present time, in full assurance of the glory that shall be revealed; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. . . . → Read More: Tuesday in Holy Week  
The schedule for Holy Week 2019 has been posted. This seems like a good time to remind people that gluten-free hosts are available. If you have a gluten-related issue, please just mention this to an usher or to a member of the clergy before the service. (For people with extreme gluten sensitivities, we also . . . → Read More: Holy Week Schedule 2019 
Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross, may find it none other than the way of life and peace; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ . . . → Read More: Monday in Holy Week 
Entry of Christ into Jerusalem by Pietro Lorenzetti (c. 1280–1348). From Wikipedia . . . → Read More: Palm Sunday |
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