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

Saint Cybi of North Wales, Abbot

Y Ddraig Goch

O God, by whose grace thy blessed Abbot Cybi became a burning and a shining light in the Church: Grant that we may be inflamed with the same spirit of discipline and love, and ever walk before thee in the way of perfection as children of light; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth . . . → Read More: Saint Cybi of North Wales, Abbot

Richard Hooker, Priest, Anglican Apologist, Teacher of the Faith

Richard Hooker

O God

Portrait of Richard Hooker, by Wenceslaus Hollar (1607–1677). From Wikipedia.

, who hast enlightened thy Church by the teaching of thy servant Richard Hooker: Enrich us evermore, we beseech thee, with thy heavenly grace, and raise up faithful witnesses who by their life and doctrine will set forth the truth of . . . → Read More: Richard Hooker, Priest, Anglican Apologist, Teacher of the Faith

Saint Winifred

St Winifred (Gwenfrewi)

O God of mercy, enlighten the hearts of thy faithful people, and grant, that after the example of thy blessed Saint Winifred, we may set our affection on things above, where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one . . . → Read More: Saint Winifred

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

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 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

All Hallows Even

Albrecht Dürer Adoration of the Trinity

Multiply upon us thy heavenly grace, O Lord our God: and grant that by a holy profession we may follow after the joy of thy Saints, to whose glorious festival we now look forward; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

¶ Or this:

O Lord our God, increase, we pray thee, and multiply upon . . . → Read More: All Hallows Even

Saint Simon and Saint Jude

Saint Simon and Saint Jude

O Almighty God, who hast built thy Church upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the head corner–stone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their doctrine, that we may be made an holy temple acceptable unto thee; through the same Jesus Christ our . . . → Read More: Saint Simon and Saint Jude

King Alfred, King of the West Saxons

King Alfred the Great

King Alfred the Great. From Wikimedia.

O God, who didst raise up King Alfred to serve and minister unto his people: Grant that we, and all our countrymen who bear office in the world, may think lightly of earthly place and honour, and seek rather to do the things that are pleasing . . . → Read More: King Alfred, King of the West Saxons