Saint Blase (Blasius)

Saint Blase

O Almighty God, who didst give to thy servant Blaise boldness to confess the Name of our Saviour Jesus Christ before the rulers of this world, and courage to die for this faith: Grant that we may always be ready to give a reason for the hope that is in us, and to suffer . . . → Read More: Saint Blase (Blasius)

The Presentation of Christ in the Temple, or The Purification of the Blessed Virgin 

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 

Septuagesima Sunday: the Third Sunday before Lent  

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 without . . . → Read More: Septuagesima Sunday: the Third Sunday before Lent  

Saint Bride (Bridget)

Saint Brigid's cross

Saint Brigid’s cross by Culnacreann – Own work. Licensed under CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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, . . . → Read More: Saint Bride (Bridget)

King Charles I, Martyr

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

Saint Gildas, Abbot

Statue of Saint Gildas de Rhuys, in Morbihan, France. By Romary – Own work. Licensed under CC BY 2.5 via Wikimedia Commons.

O Lord, we beseech thee, make us more worthy, of thy perfect love, that with thy servant Saint Gildas we may rule . . . → Read More: Saint Gildas, Abbot

Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop of Constantinople and Doctor

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

Saint Timothy and Saint Titus

¶ 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 . . . → Read More: Saint Timothy and Saint Titus

Saint Polycarp

¶ 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 . . . → Read More: Saint Polycarp

The Conversion of Saint Paul

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