Posted by petrus, on May 21st, 2016
Charlemagne et Alcuin, by Jean-Victor Schnetz (1787–1870). From Wikipedia.
Almighty God, in a rude and barbarous age thou didst raise up thy deacon Alcuin to rekindle the light of learning: Illumine our minds, we pray, that amid the uncertainties and confusions of our own time we may shew forth thy eternal truth; . . . → Read More: Saint Alcuin
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Posted by petrus, on May 19th, 2016
A monk kneeling at the foot of Christ, from the Glastonbury Classbook. The figure is possibly a self-portrait.
Almighty God, who didst raise up Saint Dunstan to restore the discipline of the Church and to be a faithful counsellor of kings: Grant that neither thy Church nor this people may lack gifted rulers, . . . → Read More: Saint Dunstan
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Posted by petrus, on May 19th, 2016
O God, the strength of all those who put their trust in thee: Mercifully accept our prayers; and because, through the weakness of our mortal nature, we can do no good thing without thee, grant us the help of thy grace, that in keeping thy commandments we may please thee, both in will and . . . → Read More: The First Sunday after Trinity
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Posted by petrus, on May 17th, 2016
Pentecost, by Duccio di Buoninsegna (1250–1318). From Wikipedia.
Grant, we beseech thee, merciful God, that thy Church, being gathered together in unity by thy Holy Spirit, may manifest thy power among all peoples, to the glory of thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the . . . → Read More: Tuesday in Whitsun Week
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Posted by petrus, on May 16th, 2016
Pentecôte (Pentecost), by Jean_II_Restout. From Wikipedia.
Send, we beseech thee, Almighty God, thy Holy Spirit into our hearts, that he may direct and rule us according to thy will, comfort us in all our afflictions, defend us from all error, and lead us into all truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who . . . → Read More: Monday in Whitsun Week
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Posted by petrus, on May 15th, 2016
¶ This Collect is to be said daily throughout Whitsun Week.
O God, who as at this time didst teach the hearts of thy faithful people, by sending to them the light of thy Holy Spirit: Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things, and evermore . . . → Read More: Pentecost, commonly called Whitsunday
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Posted by petrus, on May 9th, 2016
Gregory the Theologian (Gregory of Nazianzus), by Andrei Rublev (1360s–late 1420s). From Wikipedia.
O God, who hast enlightened thy Church by the teaching of thy servant Gregory Nazianzus: Enrich it evermore, we beseech thee, with thy heavenly grace, and raise up faithful witnesses, who by their life and doctrine may set forth . . . → Read More: Saint Gregory of Nazianzus
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Posted by petrus, on May 8th, 2016
Ascension of Christ, by Benvenuto Tisi (1481–1559)
O God, the King of glory, who hast exalted thine only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph unto thy kingdom in heaven: We beseech thee, leave us not comfortless; but send to us thine Holy Ghost to comfort us, and exalt us unto the same place . . . → Read More: The Sunday after Ascension Day
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Posted by petrus, on May 4th, 2016
Almighty God, King of Heaven: Grant, we beseech thee, that as we go forth against the forces of darkness, so we may be prevented by the force of thy Holy Spirit and all the heavenly host; that at the last we may enter into the Kingdom of Peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Written . . . → Read More: May the Fourth
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Posted by petrus, on May 4th, 2016
Young Corn, by Grant Wood (1891–1942).
Almighty Father, who by thy Son Jesus Christ hast sanctified labour to the welfare of mankind: Prosper, we pray thee, the industries of this land and all those who are engaged therein; that, shielded in all their temptations and dangers, and receiving a due reward of their . . . → Read More: Rogation Day III
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