For an End to Racism

The lynching of Thomas Schipp and Abram Smith

Almighty God, Maker of all things, and Judge of all men: We are all sinners before thee, and equally desirous of thy grace. Embolden our hearts to confront them that would judge a man by the color of his skin or by the manner of his speech. Uphold us with thy Holy Spirit as we . . . → Read More: For an End to Racism

Blessed Jeremy Taylor

Jeremy Taylor

Anonymous portrait of Jeremy Taylor, from Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge. From . . . → Read More: Blessed Jeremy Taylor

The Ninth Sunday after Trinity

Trinity (celtic knot)

Grant to us, Lord, we beseech thee, the spirit to think and do always such things as are right; that we, who cannot do any thing that is good without thee, may by thee be enabled to live according to thy will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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For the Victims of Oppression

Almighty and merciful Father, look favourably upon thy servants who suffer from oppression: whose time, talent, and treasure have been purloined, whose livelihoods have been curtailed, who have endured violence, and whose lives have been taken. Raise them up, and deliver them from the hands of their oppressors. Stir up our hearts, moreover, lest we . . . → Read More: For the Victims of Oppression

For the Victims of the Vehicular Assault in Charlottesville

The Massacre of the Innocents

For the Victims of an Act of Terrorism

Merciful God in heaven: Grant, we beseech thee, peace and rest to those whose lives were taken in the attack in Charlottesville, and comfort those who mourn them. Give strength and courage to those who were injured, and bless those who minister unto them. Grant the people . . . → Read More: For the Victims of the Vehicular Assault in Charlottesville

Saint Claire of Assisi

Saint Clare of Assisi saving a child from a wolf

Saint Clare of Assisi saving a child from a wolf by Giovanni di Paolo (c. 1403–1482)

O God of mercy, who hast inspired blessed Saint Clare with the love of poverty: Grant us so to follow Christ in poverty of spirit, that we may come to the joyful vision of thy glory in . . . → Read More: Saint Claire of Assisi

The Transfiguration of Christ

The Transfiguration by Raphael

The Transfiguration by Raphael (1483–1520) by Raphael. Downloaded from Artist Hideout. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons

O God, who on the mount didst reveal to chosen witnesses thine only–begotten Son wonderfully transfigured, in raiment white and glistering: Mercifully grant that we, being delivered from the disquietude of this world, . . . → Read More: The Transfiguration of Christ

The Eighth Sunday after Trinity

Trinity (celtic knot)

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.

Saint Oswald, King of Northumbria and Martyr

St Oswald

St Oswald crowned as king, New York Public library manuscript. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons

Hear us, Almighty and everlasting God, as we keep festival this day in honour of the victorious death of thy servant Oswald beneath the shadow of the holy Cross: Enlarge our hearts with like . . . → Read More: Saint Oswald, King of Northumbria and Martyr

Saint Dominic

The Perugia Altarpiece, Side Panel Depicting St Dominic

The Perugia Altarpiece, Side Panel Depicting St. Dominic by Fra Angelico (circa 1395–1455) — allposters.co.uk. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons

Almighty and everlasting God, who by the blessed Saint Dominic didst gather together a great company of preachers: We beseech thee so to inspire the Church that she may . . . → Read More: Saint Dominic