Posted by petrus, on July 25th, 2020
Saint James the Greater, by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606–1669)
Grant, O merciful God, that, as thine holy Apostle Saint James, leaving his father and all that he had, without delay was obedient unto the calling of thy Son Jesus Christ, and followed him; so we, forsaking all worldly and carnal affections, may . . . → Read More: Saint James the Great, Apostle
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Posted by petrus, on July 24th, 2020
A contemporary portrait of St Thomas à Kempis, painted by an anonymous painter eleven years before Thomas’s death.
Holy Father, who hast nourished and strengthened thy Church by the inspired writings of thy servant Thomas a Kempis: Grant that we may learn from him to know what is necessary to be known, to . . . → Read More: Saint Thomas à Kempis
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Posted by petrus, on July 23rd, 2020
Icon of John Cassian. From Wikimedia.
Holy God, whose beloved Son Jesus Christ didst bless the pure in heart: Grant that we, together with thy servant John Cassian and in union with his prayers, may ever seek the purity with which to behold thee as thou art; one God in Trinity of . . . → Read More: Saint John Cassian, Abbot at Marseilles
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Posted by petrus, on July 22nd, 2020
The Conversion of Mary Magdalene, by Paolo Veronese (1528–1588). From Wikipedia.
Almighty God, whose blessed Son restored Mary Magdalene to health of body and mind, and called her to be a witness of his resurrection: Mercifully grant that by thy grace we may be healed of all our infirmities and know thee . . . → Read More: Saint Mary Magdalene
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Posted by petrus, on July 21st, 2020
For Them that Travel through Space
Written to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the first landing on the Moon, on July 20th, 1969, and the first moon walk on July 21st, 1969.
Almighty God, Father of all mankind, who didst walk before Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden: Be thou our constant guide . . . → Read More: The First Moon Landing
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Posted by petrus, on July 20th, 2020
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 19th, 2020
Vincent de Paul, by Simon François de Tours (1606–1671). From Wikipedia.
Most Gracious God, who hast bidden us to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly before thee; Teach us, like thy servants Vincent and Louise, to see and to serve Christ by feeding the hungry, welcoming the stranger, clothing the naked, . . . → Read More: Vincent de Paul, Confessor
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Posted by petrus, on July 19th, 2020
O God, who hast prepared for those who love thee such good things as pass man’s understanding: Pour into our hearts such love toward thee, that we, loving thee above all things, may obtain thy promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Posted by petrus, on July 17th, 2020
Bishop William White. From Wikipedia.
O God, who dost ever hallow and protect thy Church: Raise up therein through thy Spirit good and faithful stewards of the mysteries of Christ, as thou didst in thy servant William White; that by their ministry and example thy people may abide in thy favour and . . . → Read More: William White, Bishop of Pennsylvania
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Posted by petrus, on July 16th, 2020
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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