Posted by petrus, on December 15th, 2019
O Lord Jesus Christ, who at thy first coming didst send thy messenger to prepare thy way before thee: Grant that the ministers and stewards of thy mysteries may likewise so prepare and make ready thy way, by turning the hearts of the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, that at thy second . . . → Read More: The Third Sunday in Advent
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Posted by petrus, on December 13th, 2019
Saint Lucy, by Francesco del Cossa (c. 1430–c. 1477). From Wikimedia.
Almighty God, who didst give to thy servant Lucy boldness to confess the Name of our Saviour Jesus Christ before the rulers of the world, and courage to die for this faith: Grant that we may always be ready to give . . . → Read More: Saint Lucy
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Posted by petrus, on December 8th, 2019
Blessed Lord, who hast caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant that we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that by patience and comfort of thy holy Word, we may embrace, and ever hold fast, the blessed hope of everlasting life, which thou . . . → Read More: The Second Sunday in Advent
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Posted by petrus, on December 7th, 2019
Saint Ambrose barring Theodosius from Milan Cathedral, by Anthony van Dyck (1599–1641). From Wikipedia.
O God, who didst give to thy servant Ambrose grace eloquently to proclaim thy righteousness in the great congregation, and fearlessly to bear reproach for the honour of thy Name: Mercifully grant to all bishops and pastors such . . . → Read More: Saint Ambrose, Bishop of Milan and Doctor
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Posted by petrus, on December 6th, 2019
Saint Nicholas of Myra saves three innocents from death by Ilja Repin (1844–1930).
Almighty God, who in thy love didst give to thy servant Nicholas of Myra a perpetual name for deeds of kindness both on land and seas: Grant, we pray thee, that thy Church may never cease to work for the . . . → Read More: Saint Nicholas of Myra
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Posted by petrus, on December 4th, 2019
St John of Damascus with his foster brother St Kosmas
Confirm our minds, O Lord, in the mysteries of the true faith, set forth with power by thy servant John of Damascus; that we, with him, confessing Jesus to be true God and true Man, and singing the praises of the risen Lord, . . . → Read More: Saint John of Damascus
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Posted by petrus, on December 4th, 2019
Martyrdom of St Clement, by Bernardino Fungai (1460–1516).
O God, who hast enlightened thy Church by the teaching of thy servant Clement of Alexandria: Enrich it evermore, we beseech thee, with thy heavenly grace, and raise up faithful witnesses, who by their life and doctrine may set forth to all men the truth . . . → Read More: Saint Clement of Alexandria
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Posted by petrus, on December 3rd, 2019
We beseech thee, O Lord, to pour thy grace on all who go to other lands, publishing the Word of salvation: That, following the patient labours of Saint Birinus, who brought to us the Gospel from beyond the sea, they may gather many believers into the fold of thy holy Church; through the merits . . . → Read More: Saint Birinus
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Posted by petrus, on December 1st, 2019
¶ This Collect is to be repeated every day, after the other Collects in Advent, until Christmas Day.
Almighty God, give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness, and put upon us the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life, in which thy Son . . . → Read More: The First Sunday in Advent
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Posted by petrus, on November 30th, 2019
Crucifixion of St Andrew, by Carlo Maratta (1625–1713).
Almighty God, who didst give such grace unto thy holy Apostle Saint Andrew, that he readily obeyed the calling of thy Son Jesus Christ, and followed him without delay: Grant unto us all, that we, being called by thy holy Word, may forthwith give up . . . → Read More: Saint Andrew, Apostle
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