Posted by petrus, on February 2nd, 2016
La présentation de Jésus au Temple (The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple), by James Tissot (1836–1902). Brooklyn Museum, via Wikimedia
Almighty and everliving God, we humbly beseech thy Majesty, that, as thy only–begotten Son was this day presented in the temple in substance of our flesh, so we may be presented . . . → Read More: The Presentation of Christ in the Temple, or The Purification of the Blessed Virgin
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Posted by petrus, on February 1st, 2016
Saint Brigid’s Cross (Crosóg Bhríde). From Wikipedia.
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 . . . → Read More: Saint Bride (Bridget)
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Posted by isaac, on January 31st, 2016
(Yesterday was my Name Day, but once again, our absent-minded webmaster forgot to post the collect he had written for the occasion, so I’m posting it myself. I realize my Name Day is a moveable feast, but really, is the Saturday before Sexagesima that hard to remember?—Isaac Eagle)
Sahak Partev Catholicos by . . . → Read More: Saint Isaac the Great
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Posted by petrus, on January 31st, 2016
O Lord God, who seest that we put not our trust in any thing that we do: Mercifully grant that by thy power we may be defended against all adversity; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Posted by petrus, on January 30th, 2016
King Charles I, after Anthony van Dyck (1599–1641). Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons
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 . . . → Read More: King Charles I, Martyr
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Posted by petrus, on January 27th, 2016
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, Bishop of Constantinople and Doctor
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Posted by petrus, on January 26th, 2016
Titus ordained by Paul
¶ 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 . . . → Read More: Saint Timothy and Saint Titus
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Posted by petrus, on January 25th, 2016
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 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, 2016
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
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Posted by petrus, on January 24th, 2016
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
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