Whitsun commemorates the Book of Common Prayer

Posted by newsletter, on June 5th, 2020
Fr Hawtin

Whitsunday, the Feast of Pentecost, is the day upon which Anglicans celebrate the publication of the first Book of Common Prayer in the English language. Like that first Pentecost, the publication of the first English language Prayer Book—a work patently inspired by the Holy Spirit—is an event that changed the world.

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Summer (Whitsuntide) Ember Days: II

Posted by petrus, on June 5th, 2020
Nicolas Poussin Summer or Ruth and Boaz

Summer, or Ruth and Boaz, by Nicolas Poussin (1594–1665). From Wikipedia.

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who hast purchased to thyself an universal Church by the precious blood of thy dear Son: Mercifully look upon the same, and at this time so guide and govern the minds of thy servants the Bishops . . . → Read More: Summer (Whitsuntide) Ember Days: II

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Saint Boniface, Bishop of Mainz and Martyr

Posted by petrus, on June 5th, 2020
St Boniface baptising and being Martyred

St Boniface baptising and being Martyred, from the Sacramentary of Fulda (Fuldaer Sakramentar) (11th century)

Almighty God, who didst call thy faithful servant Boniface to be a witness and martyr in Germany, and by his labor and suffering didst raise up a people for thine own possession; Pour forth thy Holy Spirit upon . . . → Read More: Saint Boniface, Bishop of Mainz and Martyr

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