|
|||||
 
¶ This Collect is to be said daily throughout the Octave. The Ascension, by Giotto di Bondone (1266/7–1337). From Wikiart. Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God, that like as we do believe thy only–begotten Son our Lord Jesus Christ to have ascended into the heavens; so we may also in heart . . . → Read More: The Ascension Day 
Ascension of Christ, by Benvenuto Tisi (1481–1559) O Almighty God, who alone canst order the unruly wills and affections of sinful men: Grant unto thy people, that they may love the thing which thou commandest, and desire that which thou dost promise; that so, among the sundry and manifold changes of the world, . . . → Read More: Ascension Eve 
Morning Day on the Farm, by Anna Mary Robertson Moses, a.k.a. “Grandma Moses” (1860–1961). From Wikipedia. Almighty Father, who by thy Son Jesus Christ hast sanctified labour to the welfare of mankind: Prosper, we pray thee, the industries of this land and all those who are engaged therein; that, shielded in all . . . → Read More: Rogation Wednesday 
Cambell Town fishing boats, by Andrew Black (1851–1916). O Almighty God, who hast made the sea and all that moveth therein : Bestow thy blessing on the harvest of the waters, that it may be abundant in its season, and on our fishermen and mariners, that they may be safe in every peril . . . → Read More: Rogation Tuesday 
For the Victims of Genocide The Massacre of the Innocents St Albans Psalter. Illustration from the St Albans Psalter (12th century). From Wikimedia. Almighty God, gracious Father: we remember before thee this day all those who have perished in genocides, especially those who died in the Tamil Genocide. Vouchsafe, we beseech thee, . . . → Read More: Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Deportation of the Crimean Tatars 
For the Victims of Genocide The Massacre of the Innocents, by Gustave Doré (1832–1883). Almighty God, gracious Father: we remember before thee this day all those who have perished in genocides, especially those who died in the Tamil Genocide. Vouchsafe, we beseech thee, to sear into our memories the story of their peril, . . . → Read More: Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day (Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day) 
Plow Boy by Anna Mary Robertson Moses, a.k.a. “Grandma Moses” (1860–1961). From Wikiart. Almighty God, Lord of heaven and earth: We beseech thee to pour forth thy blessing upon this land, and to give us a fruitful season; that we, constantly receiving thy bounty, may evermore give thanks unto thee in thy . . . → Read More: Rogation Monday 
O Lord, from whom all good things do come: Grant to us thy humble servants, that by thy holy inspiration we may think those things that are good, and by thy merciful guiding may perform the same; through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. ¶ Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of this week are the . . . → Read More: The Fifth Sunday after Easter, commonly called Rogation Sunday 
Joan at the Coronation of Charles VII, by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (1780—1867). From Wikipedia. O God, who didst endue thy servant Saint Joan with singular courage to withstand her enemies in the evil day: Grant us grace that, enduring hardness and waxing valiant in fight, we may with her receive the crown of . . . → Read More: Saint Joan of Arc 
Conversion of Saint Augustine, by Fra Angelico (c. 1395–1455) Renew in thy Church, we pray, O Lord, that spirit with which thou hast endowed thy Bishop Saint Augustine; that, filled with the same spirit, we may thirst for thee, the sole fount of true wisdom, and seek thee, the author of heavenly love; . . . → Read More: The Conversion of Saint Augustine |
|
||||
 Saint Stephen’s Anglican Church 11856 Mays Chapel Rd, Timonium, MD 21093 (410) 560-6776 Unless otherwise noted, the material on this website is distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License (CC-BY-SA). By using this site, you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy. Posts Feed * Comments Feed * Contact Webmaster * Log in * Powered by WordPress & Atahualpa %d bloggers like this: |
|||||
Comments are closed 
Newsletter
