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For Safety from a Natural Cataclysm Jesus Stilling the Tempest (Mark iv:39) by Gustave Doré O God, who makest the clouds thy chariot, and who walkest upon the wings of the wind: Preserve us, we beseech thee, from storm and tempest, earthquake and fire. Keep us safe in our homes, and give strength . . . → Read More: In anticipation of Hurricane Matthew 
St Francis of Assissi by Cigoli (1559–1613) O God, who by the life of blessed Francis didst move thy people to the love of simple things: Grant that after his example, we may hold lightly to the things of this world and lay up for ourselves treasures in heaven; through Jesus Christ our . . . → Read More: Saint Francis of Assisi 
Late Carolingian ivory binding, c. 870, with miracles from the life of St Remi. Top: The dying pagan asks Saint Remi for baptism, Centre: the Hand of God fills the two vials, Bottom: the dove of the Holy Spirit delivering the Sainte Ampule at the Baptism of Clovis. Licensed under Public Domain . . . → Read More: Saint Remigius, Bishop of Rheims 
St Jerome in the Wilderness, by Albrecht Dürer (1471–1528). The Yorck Project: 10.000 Meisterwerke der Malerei. Distributed by DIRECTMEDIA Publishing GmbH. National Gallery, London. Licensed under Public Domain via Commons from Wikimedia. Blessed Lord, who hast caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant that after the example of . . . → Read More: Saint Jerome, Presbyter and Doctor 
Archangel Michael Hurls the Rebellious Angels into the Abyss, by Luca Giordano (1632–1705) O Everlasting God, who hast ordained and constituted the services of Angels and men in a wonderful order: Mercifully grant that, as thy holy Angels always do thee service in heaven, so, by thy appointment, they may succour and defend . . . → Read More: Saint Michael and All Angels 
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 Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one . . . → Read More: Saint Matthew 
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 
For the Navy Burning of the USS Philadelphia, by Edward Moran (1829–1901). According to Wikipedia, the USS Philadelphia, which had been previously captured by the Tripolitans, was set ablaze after she was boarded by then Lt Stephen Decatur (USN) and 60 men, who then made their escape in the ketch Intrepid, . . . → Read More: Talk Like A Pirate Day |
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