All Saints of Wales

Y Ddraig Goch

O God, whom the glorious companies of the redeemed adore, assembled from all times and places of thy Dominion: We praise the for the Saints of Wales who stand before the throne and serve thee day and night in thy holy temple, beseeching thee that we also may be numbered among them that worship . . . → Read More: All Saints of Wales

The Twenty–Second Sunday after Trinity

Trinity (celtic knot)

Lord, we beseech thee to keep thy household the Church in continual godliness; that through thy protection it may be free from all adversities, and devoutly given to serve thee in good works, to the glory of thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Saint Martin

San Martín y el mendigo

San Martín y el mendigo (Saint Martin and the beggar), by El Greco (1541–1614). From Wikimedia.

O Lord Jesus Christ, who didst endue thy soldier Saint Martin with the spirit of sacrifice, and didst exalt him as Bishop to be a great defender of the Faith: Grant us grace to follow in . . . → Read More: Saint Martin

Anglican Saints and Worthies

Man Writing,from MS 389,Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. From Wikipedia.

Almighty God, we bless thy Holy Name for all thy saints, and most especially for all the Anglican saints and worthies who have laboured in thy vineyard. Endow us, we beseech thee, with minds clear, faith firm, courage true, and charity thorough; that . . . → Read More: Anglican Saints and Worthies

Saint Willibrord

Saint Willibrord after Abraham Bloemaert

Saint Willibrord after Abraham Bloemaert (1566–1651)

O Lord Jesus Christ, who callest to thee whom thou willest, and sendest them whither thou dost choose: We thank thee for calling thy servant Willibrord to preach the Gospel to the Northern people; and we humbly pray thee to raise up among us those who will . . . → Read More: Saint Willibrord

Saint Leonard, Abbot

St Peter, St Martha, St Mary Magdalene, St Leonard (L–R)

St Peter, St Martha, St Mary Magdalene, St Leonard (L–R), painting by Antonio Allegri da Correggio (1489–1534).

O Lord, the source of all our good, who didst endue Saint Leonard with the grace of holiness: Make us so to abound in every good work that we may be counted worthy to obtain of . . . → Read More: Saint Leonard, Abbot

The Twenty–First Sunday after Trinity

Trinity (celtic knot)

Grant, we beseech thee, merciful Lord, to thy faithful people pardon and peace, that they may be cleansed from all their sins, and serve thee with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

All Souls’ Day

jakub schikaneder all souls day

All Souls Day, by Jakub Schikaneder (1855–1924).

O God, the Maker and Redeemer of all believers: Grant to the souls of the faithful departed all the unsearchable benefits of thy Son’s passion, that in the day of his appearing they may be manifested as thy true children; through the same Jesus Christ our . . . → Read More: All Souls’ Day

All Saints’ Day

Saints ANGELICO 1430

¶ This Collect is to be said daily throughout the Octave.

O Almighty God, who hast knit together thine elect in one communion and fellowship, in the mystical body of thy Son Christ our Lord: Grant us grace so to follow thy blessed Saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may . . . → Read More: All Saints’ Day

Reformation Sunday

Martin Luther: 95 Reasons Why (Netflix Original)

Gracious Father, we pray for thy holy Catholic Church. Fill it with all truth, in all truth with all peace. Where it is corrupt, purify it; where it is in error, direct it; where in any thing it is amiss, reform it. Where it is right, strengthen it; where it is in want, provide for . . . → Read More: Reformation Sunday