William Temple, Archbishop of Canterbury, Teacher of the Faith

William Temple

Portrait of William Temple, by Philip de László (1869–1937) .

O God of light and love, who illumined thy Church through the witness of thy servant William Temple: Inspire us, we pray, by his teaching and example, that we may rejoice with courage, confidence, and faith in the Word made flesh, and may . . . → Read More: William Temple, Archbishop of Canterbury, Teacher of the Faith

Saint Illtud of Wales, Abbot

Y Ddraig Goch

O God, by whose grace thy blessed Abbot Illtud became a burning and a shining light in the Church: Grant that we may be inflamed with the same spirit of discipline and love, and ever walk before thee in the way of perfection as children of light; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth . . . → Read More: Saint Illtud of Wales, Abbot

Saint Leonard, Abbot

St Peter, St Martha, St Mary Magdalene, St Leonard (L–R)

St Peter, St Martha, St Mary Magdalene, St Leonard (L–R), painting by Antonio Allegri da Correggio (1489–1534).

O Lord, the source of all our good, who didst endue Saint Leonard with the grace of holiness: Make us so to abound in every good work that we may be counted worthy to obtain of . . . → Read More: Saint Leonard, Abbot