Posted by petrus, on February 1st, 2014
Eternal Father, who willest thy children to seek the kingdom of thy dear Son as their chief treasure, and the good that is above all good: Grant us the single heart of blessed Bride, thy Virgin, to count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of the same Jesus Christ our Lord; . . . → Read More: Saint Bride (Bridget)
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Posted by petrus, on January 30th, 2014
Almighty Father, who by the Apostle of thy dear Son hast taught us to obey God rather than man: Mercifully grant that, as thy servant King Charles was faithful unto death in defence of thy Church, so all kings and rulers may constantly endeavour to govern thy people in accordance with thy Holy Word; through . . . → Read More: King Charles I
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Posted by petrus, on January 29th, 2014
O Lord, we beseech thee, make us more worthy, of thy perfect love, that with thy servant Saint Gildas we may rule ourselves after thy word and seek thee with our whole heart; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
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Posted by petrus, on January 27th, 2014
O God, who didst illuminate the minds and warm the hearts of the faithful by the heavenly doctrine and example of Saint John Chrysostom: Call us by thy merciful grace to the knowledge of the truth, and put thy words in our mouth, that we may declare the unsearchable riches of Christ, who with thee . . . → Read More: Saint John Chrysostom
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Posted by petrus, on January 26th, 2014
Almighty and everlasting God, mercifully look upon our infirmities, and in all our dangers and necessities stretch forth thy right hand to help and defend us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Posted by petrus, on January 26th, 2014
The modern observance of this feast is on February 23.
O God, the maker of heaven and earth, who didst give to thy venerable servant, the holy and gentle Polycarp, boldness to confess Jesus Christ as King and Saviour, and stedfastness to die for his faith: Give us grace, after his example, to share the . . . → Read More: Saint Polycarp
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Posted by petrus, on January 26th, 2014
The ancient observance of the feast of Saint Timothy is on January 24.
The ancient observance of the feast of Saint Titus is on February 6.
Almighty God, who didst call Timothy and Titus to do the work of evangelists and teachers, and didst make them strong to endure hardship: Strengthen us to stand fast . . . → Read More: Saint Timothy and Saint Titus
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Posted by petrus, on January 25th, 2014
Merciful God in heaven: Grant, we beseech thee, peace and rest to those whose lives were taken in the Columbia Mall shooting, and comfort those who mourn them. Give strength and courage to those who were injured, and bless those who minister unto them. Grant the residents of Columbia the resolve to carry on their . . . → Read More: For the Victims of the Shooting in Columbia
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Posted by petrus, on January 25th, 2014
O God, who, through the preaching of the blessed Apostle Saint Paul, hast caused the light of the Gospel to shine throughout the world: Grant, we beseech thee, that we, having his wonderful conversion in remembrance, may show forth our thankfulness unto thee for the same, by following the holy doctrine which he taught; through . . . → Read More: The Conversion of Saint Paul
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Posted by petrus, on January 24th, 2014
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 our . . . → Read More: Saint Cadoc
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