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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 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. ¶ 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, Bishop of Smyrna and Martyr 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 . . . → Read More: Saint Timothy (ancient) 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 non of its adversities; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 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 in action, willing to offer ourselves a living sacrifice unto thee; through . . . → Read More: Saint Agnes We beseech thee, O Lord, to grant us after the example of Saint Fabian, thy martyr, constancy in thy faith and truth; that, being grounded in divine love, we may be moved from its perfection by no temptations; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Raven (Plate CI) from Birds of America by John James Audubon Offered in preparation for this evening’s AFC Championship game between the Baltimore Ravens and the New England Patriots. Be mindful of thy servants the Ravens, O Lord, and watch over their endeavors on the field; grant them to fight the good fight . . . → Read More: For the Ravens General George Washington at Trenton (1792) by John Trumbull (1756-1843) Almighty God and Father, keep us, we beseech thee, in thy holy protection; incline our hearts to cultivate a spirit of lawfulness and civic propriety; to entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another, for our fellow-citizens of the United States at . . . → Read More: An Earnest Prayer for the Nation |
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