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Saint Ignatius of Loyola

Posted by petrus, on July 31st, 2016
St Ignatius of Loyola

St Ignatius of Loyola, by Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640). From Wikipedia.

Almighty God, from whom all good things come: Thou didst call Ignatius of Loyola to the service of thy Divine Majesty and to find thee in all things. Inspired by his example and strengthened by his companionship, may we labour without . . . → Read More: Saint Ignatius of Loyola

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The Tenth Sunday after Trinity

Posted by petrus, on July 31st, 2016
Trinity (celtic knot)

Let thy merciful ears, O Lord, be open to the prayers of thy humble servants; and, that they may obtain their petitions, make them to ask such things as shall please thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Saint Mary and Saint Martha of Bethany

Posted by petrus, on July 30th, 2016
St Mary and St Martha

Christ in the House of Mary and Martha by Jan Vermeer (1623—1675)

Merciful Saviour, who didst love Mary, and Martha, and Lazarus, blessing their home with thy sacred presence: Help us, we beseech thee, to choose that better part which shall not be taken away from us, that we may grow in grace . . . → Read More: Saint Mary and Saint Martha of Bethany

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For Civil Discourse

Posted by petrus, on July 29th, 2016
Disputation of the Holy Sacrament

Disputation of the Holy Sacrament(frescoe in the Stanza della Segnatura in the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican),by Raphael (1483-1520). From Wikipedia.

Almighty God, who spakest to Elijah, not in a strong wind, nor in earthquake, nor in fire, but in a still small voice: Vouchsafe us to refrain our tongues from evil, . . . → Read More: For Civil Discourse

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Saint Samson

Posted by petrus, on July 28th, 2016
Celtic Cross

O God, the light of the faithful and shepherd of souls, who didst set blessed Samson to be a Bishop in the Church, that he might feed thy sheep by his word, and guide them by his example: Grant us, we beseech thee, to keep the faith which he taught, and to follow in . . . → Read More: Saint Samson

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In memoriam Fr Jacques Hamel

Posted by petrus, on July 27th, 2016
martyrdom of st stephen by carracci

For All True Martyrs

The Martyrdom of St Stephen by Annibale Carracci (1560—1609)

O Lord God, whose Son hath taught us that the greatest love is to lay down one’s life for one’s friends: we bless thee for the example of Fr Jacques Hamel, who answered pride with humility, anger with forgiveness, . . . → Read More: In memoriam Fr Jacques Hamel

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Saint Anne, Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Posted by petrus, on July 26th, 2016
Saint Anne

The Education of the Virgin, with Saint Joachim, Saint Anne, and the Blessed Virgin Mary, by Peter Paul Rubens (1577—1640)

O Lord God, who in the deep counsels of thy mercy didst entrust to Saint Anne the preparation of the Blessed Virgin for her most holy calling: Bestow upon all mothers such godliness . . . → Read More: Saint Anne, Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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Saint James the Great, Apostle

Posted by petrus, on July 25th, 2016

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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For the Victims of the Mass Shooting in Munich

Posted by petrus, on July 22nd, 2016
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 mass shooting in Munich, and comfort those who mourn them. Give strength and courage to those who were injured, and bless those who minister unto them. Grant the . . . → Read More: For the Victims of the Mass Shooting in Munich

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Saint Mary Magdalene

Posted by petrus, on July 22nd, 2016
noli me tangere

Appearance of Jesus Christ to Maria Magdalena, by Alexander Andreyevich Ivanov (1806–1858). 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 . . . → Read More: Saint Mary Magdalene

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