Posted by petrus, on November 6th, 2018
St Peter, St Martha, St Mary Magdalene, St Leonard (L–R), painting by Antonio Allegri da Correggio (1489–1534).
O Lord, the source of all our good, who didst endue Saint Leonard with the grace of holiness: Make us so to abound in every good work that we may be counted worthy to obtain of . . . → Read More: Saint Leonard, Abbot
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Posted by petrus, on November 5th, 2018
Almighty God, who dost hold us to account for the use of all our powers and privileges: Guide, we pray thee, the people of these United States in the election of their rulers and representatives; that by wise legislation and faithful administration the rights of all may be protected, and our nation be enabled to . . . → Read More: At Election Time
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Posted by petrus, on November 4th, 2018
O God, our refuge and strength, who art the author of all godliness: Be ready, we beseech thee, to hear the devout prayers of thy Church; and grant that those things which we ask faithfully we may obtain effectually; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
. . . → Read More: The Twenty–Third Sunday after Trinity
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Posted by petrus, on November 3rd, 2018
Almighty God, giver of all grace: Spare us, in these fractious times, from the distractions of names, and titles of government, and the cries of this party or the other; but with the help of thy Holy Spirit let us stand for justice and mercy and truth and peace and true freedom, that these may . . . → Read More: For Civility in Politics
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Posted by petrus, on November 3rd, 2018
O God of mercy, enlighten the hearts of thy faithful people, and grant, that after the example of thy blessed Saint Winifred, we may set our affection on things above, where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one . . . → Read More: Saint Winifred
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Posted by petrus, on November 2nd, 2018
All Souls Day, by Jakub Schikaneder (1855–1924).
O God, the Maker and Redeemer of all believers: Grant to the souls of the faithful departed all the unsearchable benefits of thy Son’s passion, that in the day of his appearing they may be manifested as thy true children; through the same Jesus Christ our . . . → Read More: All Souls’ Day
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Posted by petrus, on November 1st, 2018
¶ This Collect is to be said daily throughout the Octave.
O Almighty God, who hast knit together thine elect in one communion and fellowship, in the mystical body of thy Son Christ our Lord: Grant us grace so to follow thy blessed Saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may . . . → Read More: All Saints’ Day
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Posted by petrus, on October 28th, 2018
Tapestry of Christ the King, from Saint James the Greater Roman Catholic Church, Saint Louis, MO.
Almighty and everlasting God, who didst will to restore all things in thy well–beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that all the kindreds of the earth, set free from the captivity . . . → Read More: The Feast of Christ the King
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Posted by petrus, on October 28th, 2018
O Almighty God, who hast built thy Church upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the head corner–stone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their doctrine, that we may be made an holy temple acceptable unto thee; through the same Jesus Christ our . . . → Read More: Saint Simon and Saint Jude
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Posted by petrus, on October 28th, 2018
Lord, we beseech thee to keep thy household the Church in continual godliness; that through thy protection it may be free from all adversities, and devoutly given to serve thee in good works, to the glory of thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
. . . → Read More: The Twenty–Second Sunday after Trinity
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