Posted by petrus, on June 6th, 2020
Almighty and All-Terrible God, Creator of all the world and Father of all men: we thank thee for the strength and courage of all those who planned and participated in the assault of Normandy on D-Day, and particularly for the valour of those who sacrificed their lives in the service of God and country. Grant . . . → Read More: A Collect for D-Day
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Posted by petrus, on June 5th, 2020
Summer, or Ruth and Boaz, by Nicolas Poussin (1594–1665). From Wikipedia.
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who hast purchased to thyself an universal Church by the precious blood of thy dear Son: Mercifully look upon the same, and at this time so guide and govern the minds of thy servants the Bishops . . . → Read More: Summer (Whitsuntide) Ember Days: II
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Posted by petrus, on June 5th, 2020
St Boniface baptising and being Martyred, from the Sacramentary of Fulda (Fuldaer Sakramentar) (11th century)
Almighty God, who didst call thy faithful servant Boniface to be a witness and martyr in Germany, and by his labor and suffering didst raise up a people for thine own possession; Pour forth thy Holy Spirit upon . . . → Read More: Saint Boniface, Bishop of Mainz and Martyr
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Posted by petrus, on June 4th, 2020
Almighty God, who hast created man in thine own image; Grant us grace fearlessly to contend against evil, and to make no peace with oppression; and, that we may reverently use our freedom, help us to employ it in the maintenance of justice among men and nations, to the glory of thy holy Name; through . . . → Read More: For Social Justice
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Posted by petrus, on June 4th, 2020
Portrait of Thomas Cranmer, by Gerlach Flicke (1495–1558). From Wikimedia
Almighty and everliving God, whose servant Thomas Cranmer, with others did restore the language of the people in the prayers of thy Church: Make us always thankful for this heritage; and help us so to pray in the Spirit and with the . . . → Read More: Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, and the First Book of Common Prayer
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Posted by petrus, on June 3rd, 2020
Summer, or Ruth and Boaz, by Nicolas Poussin (1594–1665). From Wikipedia.
O Lord Jesu Christ who didst say unto thine Apostles, Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: Regard not our sins, but the faith of thy Church, and grant unto it that peace and unity which is . . . → Read More: Summer (Whitsuntide) Ember Days: I
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Posted by petrus, on June 3rd, 2020
Martyrdom of the Seven Maccabees, by Antonio Ciseri (1821–1891). From Wikpedia.
Almighty God, who didst call thy faithful servants James Hannington and his companions to be witnesses and martyrs in the land of Africa, and by their labours and suffering didst raise up a people for thine own possession: Shed forth, we . . . → Read More: The Martyrs of Uganda
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Posted by petrus, on June 2nd, 2020
Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost (Whitsuntide). Russian icon.
Grant, we beseech thee, merciful God, that thy Church, being gathered together in unity by thy Holy Spirit, may manifest thy power among all peoples, to the glory of thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and . . . → Read More: Tuesday in Whitsun Week
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Posted by petrus, on June 2nd, 2020
The Christian Martyrs’ Last Prayer, by Jean-Léon Gérôme (1824—1904). From The Walters Art Museum.
Almighty and everlasting God, with whom thy meek ones go forth as the mighty: Grant us so to cherish the memory of thy blessed martyrs Blandina and her companions, that we may share their pure and steadfast . . . → Read More: The Martyrs of Lyons
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Posted by petrus, on June 1st, 2020
Justin Martyr (Justin the Philosopher), illustration from Les vrais pourtraits et vies des hommes illustres grecz, latins et payens, by André Thevet (1502-1590). From Wikimedia.
Almighty God, who didst call Saint Justin Martyr to bear open witness to the certainty of those things wherein he had been instructed: Make us fearless to . . . → Read More: Saint Justin Martyr
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