Posted by petrus, on June 6th, 2018
Almighty and All-Terrible God, Creator of all the world and Father of all men: we thank thee for the strength and courage of all those who planned and participated in the assault of Normandy on D-Day, and particularly for the valour of those who sacrificed their lives in the service of God and country. Grant . . . → Read More: A Collect for D–Day
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Posted by petrus, on June 5th, 2018
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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Posted by petrus, on June 3rd, 2018
O God, the strength of all those who put their trust in thee: Mercifully accept our prayers; and because, through the weakness of our mortal nature, we can do no good thing without thee, grant us the help of thy grace, that in keeping thy commandments we may please thee, both in will and . . . → Read More: The First Sunday after Trinity
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Posted by petrus, on June 2nd, 2018
Summer, by the studio of Sebastiaan Vrancx (1573–1647). From Wikipedia.
Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church is governed and sanctified: Receive our supplications and prayers, which we offer before thee for all estates of men in thy holy Church, that every member of the same, . . . → Read More: Summer (Whitsuntide) Ember Days: III
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Posted by petrus, on June 1st, 2018
Summer, by the studio of Sebastiaan Vrancx (1573–1647). 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 and . . . → Read More: Summer (Whitsuntide) Ember Days: II
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Posted by petrus, on May 31st, 2018
The Corpus Christi Procession inside Seville Cathedral, by Jenaro Pérez Villaamil (1807–1854). From Wikimedia.
O Lord Jesus Christ, who in a wonderful Sacrament hast left unto us a memorial of thy passion: Grant us, we beseech thee, so to venerate the sacred mysteries of thy Body and Blood, that we may ever . . . → Read More: Corpus Christi
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Posted by petrus, on May 30th, 2018
I. For Justice and Freedom
O God, the King of righteousness, lead us, we pray thee, in ways of justice and peace; inspire us to break down all tyranny and oppression, to gain for every man his due reward, and from every man his due service; that each may live for all and . . . → Read More: Memorial Day
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Posted by petrus, on May 30th, 2018
Summer, by the studio of Sebastiaan Vrancx (1573–1647). From Wikipedia.
O Lord Jesus Christ who didst say unto thine Apostles, Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: Regard not our sins, but the faith of thy Church, and grant unto it that peace and unity which is agreeable . . . → Read More: Summer (Whitsuntide) Ember Days: I
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Posted by petrus, on May 28th, 2018
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, in whose hands are the living and the dead: We give thee thanks for all those thy servants who have laid down their lives in the service of our country. Grant to them thy mercy and the light of thy presence, that the good work which thou hast begun in . . . → Read More: Memorial Day (Observed)
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Posted by petrus, on May 27th, 2018
Jesus Stilling the Tempest (Mark iv:39) by Gustave Doré
O Lord of Hosts, who lookest on the earth, and it trembleth; who touchest the hills, and they smoke: in thy great mercy, soothe the suffering of thy servants devastated by the flooding in Ellicott City. Defend them from the perils of instability as . . . → Read More: For the Victims of Flooding in Ellicott City
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