Denim Day

Susanna and the Elders Artemisia Gentileschi

Susanna and the Elders, by Artemisia Gentileschi (1593–1656), the first woman to become a member of the Accademia di Arte del Disegno in Florence. From Wikipedia.

Almighty God, who seest all things, and knowest all that men do: Comfort and strengthen all them that have been sexually assaulted in any degree. Make . . . → Read More: Denim Day

Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day

Rubens Massacre of the Innocents

For the Victims of Genocide

The Massacre of the Innocents, by Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640). From Wikpedia.

Almighty God, gracious Father: we remember before thee this day all those who have perished in genocides, especially those who died in the Armenian Genocide. Vouchsafe, we beseech thee, to sear into our memories the . . . → Read More: Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day

The Translation of Saint Wilfrid

Wilfred receiving land grant from Caedwalla

Wilfred receiving a grant of land from Cædwalla, at Selsey, by Lambert Barnard (1485–1567). The painting was commissioned for Chichester Cathedral. From Wikipedia.

O God, the light of the faithful and shepherd of souls, who didst set blessed Wilfrid to be a Bishop in the church, that he might feed thy sheep . . . → Read More: The Translation of Saint Wilfrid