Almighty God and Father, keep us, we beseech thee, in thy holy protection; incline our hearts to cultivate a spirit of lawfulness and civic propriety; to entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another, for our fellow-citizens of the United States at large, and particularly for brethren who have served in the field; and . . . → Read More: An Earnest Prayer for the Nation
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O Lord our Governor, Ruler of all nations: Look favourably upon thy servant Donald as he dedicateth himself to the service of our country. Grant him the wisdom, courage, and strength to lead our country in the paths of righteousness, that we may dwell in peace and prosperity, and be an example to all . . . → Read More: For an Inauguration 
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 
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 
Wulfstan Archbishop of York, by Joseph Strutt (1749–1802). Blessed Lord, who through days of change and turmoil didst preserve Saint Wulfstan strong in his simplicity, humanity, and piety: Multiply in thy Church rulers and leaders of like character, faithful to themselves, to their brethren, and to thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. . . . → Read More: Saint Wulfstan, Bishop of Worcester 
O God, who didst endue blessed Prisca, thy Virgin, with grace to witness a good confession, and to suffer gladly for thy name: Grant us, we beseech thee, so to follow her stedfastness that we may attain to the glorious fellowship of thy Saints; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. . . . → Read More: Saint Prisca 
Christ Handing the Keys to St Peter, by Pietro Perugino (c. 1446/1450–1523). From Wikipedia. Almighty Father, who didst inspire Simon Peter, first among the apostles, to confess Jesus as Messiah and Son of the living God: Keep thy Church stedfast upon the rock of this faith, so that in unity and peace . . . → Read More: The Confession of Saint Peter (Saint Peter’s Chair in Rome) 
The Torment Of Saint Anthony, a copy by the young Michelangelo (1476–1564) after an engraving by Martin Schongauer (c. 1445–1491). From Wikipedia. O Lord Jesus Christ, who saidst to thy disciples, Be ye perfect as your Father in heaven is perfect: Give us grace so to follow thy blessed Saint Antony in . . . → Read More: Saint Antony of Egypt, Abbot  
“The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; as it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.” Mark i:1-2 ✠ In The Name of The Father and of The Son and of The Holy Ghost. Amen. We use . . . → Read More: Sermon for Sunday, January 15th, 2017, Epiphany II  
Here is the sermon for January 15th: Epiphany 2, 2017 |
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