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On the Kalendar is a series examining some of the lesser known feast days on the Kalendar. “August”, kalendar page from Les Petites Heures d’Anne de Bretagne (The Little Hours of Queen Anne of Bretagne), by the Maître des Triomphes de Pétrarque. From Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris (France). In the early . . . → Read More: On the Kalendar: Saint Blane 
The Perugia Altarpiece, Side Panel Depicting St. Dominic by Fra Angelico (circa 1395–1455) — allposters.co.uk. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons Almighty and everlasting God, who by the blessed Saint Dominic didst gather together a great company of preachers: We beseech thee so to inspire the Church that she may . . . → Read More: Saint Dominic 
Lord of all power and might, who art the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of thy Name, increase in us true religion, nourish us with all goodness, and of thy great mercy keep us in the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. . . . → Read More: The Seventh Sunday after Trinity  
I have always had a weakness for aphorisms. Really good ones impart instructive truths with a wry smile. Among some frequently quoted favorites are Oscar Wilde’s definition of hypocrisy “vice’s tribute to virtue” and Dr Samuel Johnson’s observation on second marriages “the triumph of hope over experience.” Recently a friend sent me a collection of . . . → Read More: The aphorism: An economical expression of an obvious truth  
God willing, on August 14th, the Right Reverend John Vaughan, Bishop of the Diocese of the Eastern United States, will ordain Deacon Dan Bursi to the order of priest. The ordination will take place during the Synod Solemn High Mass at 7:00 PM. All are welcome to this momentous occasion in the life of the . . . → Read More: Ordination of Deacon Dan Bursi 
The Ashby Company in Erie, PA, produces Church and Liturgical Kalendars for a variety of denominations. (And yes, that’s “kalendar” with a ‘k’. It goes back to the ancient Roman name for the first of the month.) These kalendars note special feast days and fast days, commemorations of saints, and the appropriate liturgical colour of . . . → Read More: Llamas Day 
Harvest Scene, by George Cole (1810–1883). From Cartwell Hall Art Gallery. (c) Bradford Museums and Galleries; Supplied by The Public Catalogue Foundation O God, who hast made heaven and earth and all that is in them: We humbly beseech thee to bless and hallow these first–fruits of wheat, and to multiply them . . . → Read More: Lammas 
The Liberation of St Peter, by Antonio de Bellis. From Wikipedia. O God, who didst deliver thine Apostle Peter from his bonds and suffer him to depart unhurt: Vouchsafe, we beseech thee, to deliver us from the bonds of our sins, and of thy mercy preserve us from all evil; through Jesus . . . → Read More: Saint Peter in Chains |
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