Posted by petrus, on July 20th, 2016
Sainte Marguerite et Olibrius, by Jean Fouquet (1420–1480). From Wikimedia.
Almighty and everlasting God, who dost enkindle the flame of thy love in the hearts of thy saints: Grant to our minds the same faith and power of love: that , as we rejoice in their triumphs, we may profit by their . . . → Read More: Saint Margaret, Virgin and Martyr at Antioch in Pisidia
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Posted by petrus, on July 16th, 2016
O God of grace, who didst turn the thoughts of thy servant Saint Osmund from the cares of this world to the right ordering of thy worship: We humbly beseech thee that thy people, ever standing in the old paths and guided by the Holy Spirit, may offer unto thee an acceptable sacrifice of . . . → Read More: Saint Osmund
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Posted by petrus, on July 15th, 2016
Thomas à Kempis on Mount Saint Agnes, anonymous, 17th century. From Wikipedia
Holy Father, who hast nourished and strengthened thy Church by the inspired writings of thy servant Thomas a Kempis: Grant that we may learn from him to know what is necessary to be known, to love what is to be . . . → Read More: Saint Thomas à Kempis
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Posted by petrus, on July 15th, 2016
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 Nice, 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 Nice
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Posted by petrus, on July 11th, 2016
Almighty and Everlasting God, whose precepts are the wisdom of a loving Father: Give us grace, following the teaching and example of thy servant Benedict, to walk with loving prayers; and prosper with thy blessing the work of our hands; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy . . . → Read More: The Translation of Saint Benedict
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Posted by petrus, on July 10th, 2016
Lord of all power and might, who art the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of thy Name, increase in us true religion, nourish us with all goodness, and of thy great mercy keep us in the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
. . . → Read More: The Seventh Sunday after Trinity
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Posted by petrus, on July 9th, 2016
Almighty God, Creator of all men, unto whom the blood of Abel crieth from the ground: Deliver us, we beseech thee, from the fear and anger which driveth Cain to rise up and slay his brother. Grant us the courage to forgive, and the humility to be forgiven; cast away the beams from our eyes, . . . → Read More: For the Cessation of Violence
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Posted by petrus, on July 4th, 2016
The Great Garrison Flag, which inspired The Star–Spangled Banner.
O Eternal God, through whose mighty power our fathers won their liberties of old: Grant, we beseech thee, that we and all the people of this land may have grace to maintain these liberties in righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Posted by petrus, on July 3rd, 2016
O God, who hast prepared for those who love thee such good things as pass man’s understanding: Pour into our hearts such love toward thee, that we, loving thee above all things, may obtain thy promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
. . . → Read More: The Sixth Sunday after Trinity
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Posted by petrus, on July 1st, 2016
Almighty god, by whose grace and power thy holy Martyrs Julius and Aaron triumphed over suffering, and despised death: Grant, we beseech thee, that enduring hardness, and waxing valiant in fight, we may with them receive the crown of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
. . . → Read More: Saint Julius and Saint Aaron
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