Posted by petrus, on January 26th, 2020
Saint Titus, from the Saint Nicholas church in Kosovo. From Wikipedia.
Almighty God, who didst call Timothy and Titus to do the work of evangelists and teachers, and didst make them strong to endure hardship: Strengthen us to stand fast in adversity, and to live godly and righteous lives in this present . . . → Read More: Saint Timothy and Saint Titus
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Posted by petrus, on January 26th, 2020
The Martyrdom of Saint Polycarp, by Niccolo Circignani (“Il Pomarancio”) (c. 1517/1524—after 1596).
O God, the maker of heaven and earth, who didst give to thy venerable servant, the holy and gentle Polycarp, boldness to confess Jesus Christ as King and Saviour, and stedfastness to die for his faith: Give us grace, after . . . → Read More: Saint Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna, Martyr
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Posted by petrus, on January 26th, 2020
Almighty and everlasting God, mercifully look upon our infirmities, and in all our dangers and necessities stretch forth thy right hand to help and defend us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Posted by petrus, on January 26th, 2020
A Grail Collect
Almighty God, Father of all mercies: Vouchsafe, we beseech thee, thy Holy Spirit to walk with us on our peculiar paths; and help us to see thy hand in all things, to keep a cheerful countenance in the face of adversity, and to look on the bright side of life; through Jesus . . . → Read More: R.I.P. Terry Jones
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Posted by petrus, on January 24th, 2020
Timothy and his grandmother, by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606–1669). From Wikipedia. Timothy, his mother Eunice, and his grandmother Lois, were all members of the Christian community in Lystra in Lycaonia, when Paul visited Lystra for the second time, in the company of Silas.
O God, eternal and only wise, who by . . . → Read More: Saint Timothy
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Posted by petrus, on January 22nd, 2020
Vincent of Saragossa in Prison, School of Francisco Ribalta, 17th century. From Wikipedia.
Almighty and everlasting God, who didst strengthen thy blessed Martyr Vincent with the virtue of constancy in faith and truth: Grant us in like manner for love of the to despise the prosperity of this world, and to fear . . . → Read More: Saint Vincent, Spanish Deacon and Martyr
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Posted by petrus, on January 20th, 2020
Saint Fabian, by Giovanni di Paolo (c. 1403–1482). From Wikipedia.
We beseech thee, O Lord, to grant us after the example of Saint Fabian, thy martyr, constancy in thy faith and truth; that, being grounded in divine love, we may be moved from its perfection by no temptations; through Jesus Christ our . . . → Read More: Saint Fabian, Bishop of Rome and Martyr
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Posted by petrus, on January 20th, 2020
St Sebastian Tended by St Irene, by Hendrick ter Brugghen (1588–1629). From Wikipedia.
O God, fill us with that spirit of courage which gave thy martyr Sebastian strength to offer his life in faithful witness; and help us to learn from him to cherish thy law and to obey thee rather than . . . → Read More: Saint Sebastian
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Posted by isaac, on January 20th, 2020
The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God by Lt Col John Zebelean in memory of General Robert E. Lee.
Altar Flowers — Epiphany II, Lee-Jackson Day, 19 January 2020. The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God by Lt Col JOhn Zebelean in . . . → Read More: Altar Flowers — Epiphany II, Lee-Jackson Day, 19 January 2020
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Posted by petrus, on January 20th, 2020
For a Civl Rights Worker
Martin Luther King memorial, sculpted by Tim Crawley, installed in 1998 over the west entrance of Westminster Abbey. From Wikipedia.
Almighty God, father of all mercies: We bless thy name for those who work to make justice a reality for all of thy children, especially thy servant . . . → Read More: Martin Luther King, Jr
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