The Third Sunday after the Epiphany

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.

Saint Timothy and Saint Titus

Saint Titus

Saint Titus, from the Saint Nicholas church in Kosovo. From Wikipedia.

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 in adversity, and to live godly and righteous lives in this present . . . → Read More: Saint Timothy and Saint Titus

Saint Polycarp

The Martyrdom of Saint Polycarp

The Martyrdom of Saint Polycarp, by Niccolo Circignani (“Il Pomarancio”) (c. 1517/1524—after 1596).

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 . . . → Read More: Saint Polycarp

The Conversion of Saint Paul

Caravaggio Conversion on the Way to Damascus

The Conversion on the Way to Damascus, by Caravaggio (1571–1610). From Wikimedia.

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 shew forth our . . . → Read More: The Conversion of Saint Paul

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

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.

O God, eternal and only wise, who by . . . → Read More: Saint Timothy

Saint Vincent, Spanish Deacon and Martyr

Vincent of Saragossa in Prison, School of Francisco Ribalta, 17th century. From Wikipedia.

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 . . . → Read More: Saint Vincent, Spanish Deacon and Martyr

Martin Luther King, Jr Day

Martin Luther King memorial Westminster Abbey

For a Civl Rights Worker

Martin Luther King memorial, sculpted by Tim Crawley, installed in 1998 over the west entrance of Westminster Abbey. From Wikipedia.

Almighty God, father of all mercies: We bless thy name for those who work to make justice a reality for all of thy children, especially thy servant . . . → Read More: Martin Luther King, Jr Day

Saint Agnes, Roman 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 Martyr

Post-service coffee hour

Coffee hour: The treats awaiting the congregation after the 11:00 AM service on Epiphany II, 20 January 2019.

Coffee hour: The treats awaiting the congregation after the 11:00 AM service on Epiphany II, 20 January 2019.