Posted by petrus, on July 25th, 2018
Saint James the Greater, by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606–1669)
Grant, O merciful God, that, as thine holy Apostle Saint James, leaving his father and all that he had, without delay was obedient unto the calling of thy Son Jesus Christ, and followed him; so we, forsaking all worldly and carnal affections, may . . . → Read More: Saint James the Great, Apostle
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Posted by petrus, on July 24th, 2018
A contemporary portrait of St Thomas à Kempis, painted by an anonymous painter eleven years before Thomas’s death.
Holy Father, who hast nourished and strengthened thy Church by the inspired writings of thy servant Thomas a Kempis: Grant that we may learn from him to know what is necessary to be known, to . . . → Read More: Saint Thomas à Kempis
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Posted by petrus, on July 22nd, 2018
The Conversion of Mary Magdalene, by Paolo Veronese (1528–1588). From Wikipedia.
Almighty God, whose blessed Son restored Mary Magdalene to health of body and mind, and called her to be a witness of his resurrection: Mercifully grant that by thy grace we may be healed of all our infirmities and know thee . . . → Read More: Saint Mary Magdalene
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Posted by petrus, on July 22nd, 2018
O God, whose never–failing providence ordereth all things both in heaven and earth: We humbly beseech thee to put away from us all hurtful things, and to give us those things which are profitable for us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Posted by petrus, on July 20th, 2018
St Marina the Martyr hammering a devil, from a Greek hagiography (1858). Margaret of Antioch is known as Marina the Martyr in the Eastern Church. From Wikipedia.
Almighty and everlasting God, who dost enkindle the flame of thy love in the hearts of thy saints: Grant to our minds the same faith . . . → Read More: Saint Margaret, Martyr at Antioch in Pisidia
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Posted by petrus, on July 16th, 2018
O God of grace, who didst turn the thoughts of thy servant Saint Osmund from the cares of this world to the right ordering of thy worship: We humbly beseech thee that thy people, ever standing in the old paths and guided by the Holy Spirit, may offer unto thee an acceptable sacrifice of . . . → Read More: Saint Osmund
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Posted by petrus, on July 15th, 2018
Most gracious God, who didst glorify the Church by the life and labours of thy holy Bishop Saint Swithun: Send down, we beseech thee, showers of blessing upon thy people, that they may grow in grace, and in the knowledge and love of thee, and of thy Son Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth . . . → Read More: Saint Swithun of Winchester
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Posted by isaac, on July 15th, 2018
Fr Kerouac’s sermon for Trinity VII, July 15th, 2018, is now available in our library of podcasts.
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Posted by petrus, on July 15th, 2018
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
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Posted by petrus, on July 11th, 2018
Totila e San Benedetto (King Totila of the Goths tests St Benedict), by Spinello Aretino (1350–1410). From Wikipedia.
Almighty and Everlasting God, whose precepts are the wisdom of a loving Father: Give us grace, following the teaching and example of thy servant Benedict, to walk with loving prayers; and prosper . . . → Read More: The Translation of Saint Benedict
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