Posted by petrus, on April 4th, 2015
Christ on the Cross, by Carl Heinrich Bloch (1834–1890). From Wikipedia.
Grant, O Lord, that as we are baptised into the death of thy blessed Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ, so by continual mortifying our corrupt affections we may be buried with him; and that through the grave, and gate of death, . . . → Read More: Holy Saturday
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Posted by petrus, on April 3rd, 2015
Almighty God, who pouredst thy grace richly upon Saint Richard, and madest him a true overseer of thy Church in this land: Grant unto the clergy, after his example, not seeking their own advancement, to spend themselves for their people’s sake; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
¶ Or this:
O God, the light . . . → Read More: Saint Richard, Bishop of Chichester
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Posted by petrus, on April 3rd, 2015
¶ All three collects are to be read.
What our Saviour Saw from the Cross, by James Tissot (1836–1902). From Wikipedia
Almighty God, we beseech thee graciously to behold this thy family, for which our Lord Jesus Christ was contented to be betrayed, and given up into the hands of wicked men, . . . → Read More: Good Friday
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Posted by petrus, on April 2nd, 2015
Almighty Father, whose dear Son, on the night before he suffered, did institute the Sacrament of his Body and Blood: Mercifully grant that we may thankfully receive the same in remembrance of him, who in these holy mysteries giveth us a pledge of life eternal; the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who . . . → Read More: Maundy Thursday
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Posted by petrus, on April 1st, 2015
Also known as “Spy Wednesday”
Assist us mercifully with thy help, O Lord God of our salvation; that we may enter with joy upon the meditation of those mighty acts, whereby thou hast given unto us life and immortality; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Judas and the Thirty Pieces of Silver . . . → Read More: Wednesday in Holy Week
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Posted by petrus, on March 31st, 2015
O Lord God, whose blessed Son, our Saviour, gave his back to the smiters and hid not his face from shame: Grant us grace to take joyfully the sufferings of the present time, in full assurance of the glory that shall be revealed; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
. . . → Read More: Tuesday in Holy Week
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Posted by petrus, on March 30th, 2015
Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross, may find it none other than the way of life and peace; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ . . . → Read More: Monday in Holy Week
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Posted by petrus, on March 29th, 2015
Grant, O God, that in all time of our testing we may know thy presence and obey thy will; that, following the example of thy servant John Keble, we may accomplish with integrity and courage that which thou givest us to do, and endure that which thou givest us to bear; through Jesus Christ our . . . → Read More: John Keble, Priest (1866)
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Posted by petrus, on March 29th, 2015
Almighty God, who dost choose thine elect out of every nation, and dost shew forth thy glory in their lives: Grant, we pray thee, that following the good example of thy servant Saint Woolos, we may be fruitful in good works to the praise of thy holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
. . . → Read More: Saint Woolos (Woolo)
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Posted by petrus, on March 29th, 2015
Almighty and everlasting God, who, of thy tender love towards mankind, hast sent thy Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ, to take upon him our flesh, and to suffer death upon the cross, that all mankind should follow the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant, that we may both follow the example of his patience, . . . → Read More: Palm Sunday
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