Saint Cadoc

Celtic Cross

O God, who didst enlighten the holy Abbot Saint Cadoc with thy heavenly wisdom: May it please thee that after his pattern we may renounce the hidden things of darkness and so walk in the light of thy truth that we may at length attain to the light of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ . . . → Read More: Saint Cadoc

Septuagesima Sunday: the Third Sunday before Lent

gesima sundays

O Lord, we beseech thee favourably to hear the prayers of thy people; that we, who are justly punished for our offences, may be mercifully delivered by thy goodness, for the glory of thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Saviour, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost ever, one God, world . . . → Read More: Septuagesima Sunday: the Third Sunday before Lent

Saint Timothy

Rembrandt St Timothy

Timothy and his grandmother, by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606–1669). From Wikipedia. Timothy, his mother Eunice, and his grandmother Lois, were all members of the Christian community in Lystra in Lycaonia, when Paul visited Lystra for the second time, in the company of Silas.

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Saint Vincent, Spanish Deacon and Martyr

Vicente de Zaragoza (School of Francisco Ribalta) XVII century

Vicente de Zaragoza, School of Francisco Ribalta, 17th century.

Almighty and everlasting God, who didst strengthen thy blessed Martyr Vincent with the virtue of constancy in faith and truth: Grant us in like manner for love of the to despise the prosperity of this world, and to fear non of its adversities; through . . . → Read More: Saint Vincent, Spanish Deacon and Martyr

Saint Agnes, Roman Virgin and Martyr

Saint Agnes Domenichino

Saint Agnes, by Domenichino (Domenico Zampieri) (1581–1641). From Wikipedia.

Almighty and everlasting God, who dost choose the weak things of the world to confound the strong: Mercifully grant that we who celebrate the simplicity of thy child–martyr Saint Agnes may, by thy grace, be pure in heart, firm in faith, and resolute . . . → Read More: Saint Agnes, Roman Virgin and Martyr

Saint Fabian, Bishop of Rome and Martyr

Saint Fabian

Saint Fabian, by Giovanni di Paolo (c. 1403–1482). From Wikipedia.

We beseech thee, O Lord, to grant us after the example of Saint Fabian, thy martyr, constancy in thy faith and truth; that, being grounded in divine love, we may be moved from its perfection by no temptations; through Jesus Christ our . . . → Read More: Saint Fabian, Bishop of Rome and Martyr

Saint Sebastian

St Sebastian Tended by St Irene

O God, fill us with that spirit of courage which gave thy martyr Sebastian strength to offer his life in faithful witness; and help us to learn from him to cherish thy law and to obey thee rather than men; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the . . . → Read More: Saint Sebastian

Saint Wulfstan, Bishop of Worcester

Wulfstan Archbishop of York

Wulfstan Archbishop of York, by Joseph Strutt (1749–1802).

Blessed Lord, who through days of change and turmoil didst preserve Saint Wulfstan strong in his simplicity, humanity, and piety: Multiply in thy Church rulers and leaders of like character, faithful to themselves, to their brethren, and to thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Saint Prisca

St Prisca

O God, who didst endue blessed Prisca, thy Virgin, with grace to witness a good confession, and to suffer gladly for thy name: Grant us, we beseech thee, so to follow her stedfastness that we may attain to the glorious fellowship of thy Saints; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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The Confession of Saint Peter (Saint Peter’s Chair in Rome)

Christ Handing the Keys to St Peter

Almighty Father, who didst inspire Simon Peter, first among the apostles, to confess Jesus as Messiah and Son of the living God: Keep thy Church stedfast upon the rock of this faith, so that in unity and peace we may proclaim the one truth and follow the one Lord, our Saviour Jesus Christ; who liveth . . . → Read More: The Confession of Saint Peter (Saint Peter’s Chair in Rome)