Posted by petrus, on September 24th, 2017
Keep, we beseech thee, O Lord, thy Church with thy perpetual mercy; and, because the frailty of man without thee cannot but fall, keep us ever by thy help from all things hurtful, and lead us to all things profitable to our salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Posted by petrus, on September 23rd, 2017
For the Mission of the Church
O God of all the nations of the earth: Remember the multitudes who have been created in thine image but have not known the redeeming work of our Savior Jesus Christ; and grant that, by the prayers and labors of thy holy Church, they may be brought to know . . . → Read More: Autumn (Holyrood) Ember Days: III
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Posted by petrus, on September 22nd, 2017
Autumn, by Abel Grimmer (1565–1630). From Wikipedia.
O Almighty God, look mercifully upon the world, which thou hast redeemed by the blood of thy dear Son, and incline the hearts of many to offer themselves for the sacred ministry of thy Church; so that by their labours thy light may shine in . . . → Read More: Autumn (Holyrood) Ember Days: II
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Posted by petrus, on September 21st, 2017
The Calling of Saint Matthew by Caravaggo (1571–1610). From Wikipedia.
O Almighty God, who by thy blessed Son didst call Matthew from the receipt of custom to be an Apostle and Evangelist: Grant us grace to forsake all covetous desires, and inordinate love of riches, and to follow the same thy Son . . . → Read More: Saint Matthew
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Posted by petrus, on September 20th, 2017
For Labour and Industry
Autumn, by Abel Grimmer (1565–1630). From Wikipedia.
O Lord Jesus Christ, who in thy earthly life didst share man’s toil, and thereby hallow the labour of his hands: Prosper all those who maintain the industries of this land; and give them pride in their work, a just reward . . . → Read More: Autumn (Holyrood) Ember Days: I
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Posted by petrus, on September 19th, 2017
Almighty God, who didst call thy servant Theodore of Tarsus from Rome to the see of Canterbury, and didst give him gifts of grace and wisdom to establish unity where there had been division, and order where there had been chaos: Create in thy Church, we pray thee, by the operation of the Holy . . . → Read More: Saint Theodore of Tarsus, Archbishop of Canterbury
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Posted by petrus, on September 17th, 2017
Almighty God, Author of our life and liberty: we give thee thanks for the grace which thou bestowedst upon the framers of the Constitution of the United States, and for the enduring resilience of their handiwork. Guided by thy Spirit, these visionaries crafted a document which hath been a beacon of hope and freedom for . . . → Read More: Constitution Day
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Posted by petrus, on September 17th, 2017
Martyrdom of Saint Lambert, part of the diptych of Henri Palude, 15th century. From Wikipedia.
We beseech thee, O Lord, to grant us, after the example of blessed Lambert, thy Bishop and Martyr, constancy in thy faith and truth, that we may be grounded in divine love and moved from its perfection . . . → Read More: Saint Lambert
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Posted by petrus, on September 17th, 2017
Almighty and everlasting God, give unto us the increase of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain that which thou dost promise, make us to love that which thou dost command; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Posted by petrus, on September 16th, 2017
Saint Ninian preaching to the Picts (from the Book of the Hours of the Virgin and Saint Ninian)
O God, who by the preaching of thy blessed servant Saint Ninian, didst cause the light of the Gospel to shine in the British Isles: Lead us by its brightness to become sons of a . . . → Read More: Saint Ninian, Bishop in Galloway
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