Posted by petrus, on March 8th, 2015 
		
                  
				 
The Three Marys at the Tomb by Peter von Cornelius (1783–1867) 
O Lord Jesus Christ, who hast given us a wonderful example of faith and obedience in the person of thy blessed Mother Mary: Grant us to see her image in all women, that we should treat them with honor and respect; and  . . . → Read More: International Women’s Day 
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		Posted by petrus, on October 2nd, 2013 
		¶ To be said at a Deacon’s Mass or Mass of the Pre-Sanctified in place of the Prayer of Consecration 
Gracious Lord, we present before thee these gifts of bread and wine, which have been previously consecrated to our use. Grant that as we receive them, so we may partake of the same communion as  . . . → Read More: At the Presentation of Pre-Sanctified Gifts 
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		Posted by petrus, on September 22nd, 2013 
		This Collect was originally written for the remembrance of the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing of April 15th, 2013, and first used on Sunday, April 21st, 2013. With great sadness of heart, it was repurposed today in light of recent events. 
Merciful God in heaven: Grant, we beseech thee, peace and rest to  . . . → Read More: For the Victims of the Navy Yard Bombing 
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		Posted by petrus, on April 21st, 2013 
		For the Victims of an Act of Terrorism  
This collect was first used on Sunday, April 21st, in memory of the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing.  
The Old North Church, Boston. Photo by Halliday Historic Photograph Company. 
Merciful God in heaven: Grant, we beseech thee, peace and rest to those whose lives  . . . → Read More: For the Victims of the Boston Marathon bombing 
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		Posted by isaac, on January 31st, 2013 
		 
Raven (Plate CI) from Birds of America by John James Audubon 
A week and a half ago, we published a Collect for the Ravens, in anticipation of their glorious win during the AFC Championship game with the New England Patriots. We’ll publish it again Sunday, as we cheer our team on during  . . . → Read More: For a Sports Team (such as the Ravens…) 
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		Posted by petrus, on November 8th, 2012 
		¶ Being the Octave of All Saints. The following is one of several original collects in use at St Stephen’s. 
Almighty God, we bless thy Holy Name for all thy saints, and most especially for all the Anglican saints and worthies who have laboured in thy vineyard. Endow us, we beseech thee, with minds  . . . → Read More: Anglican Saints and Worthies 
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		Posted by petrus, on May 27th, 2012 
		Towel Day, May 25th, commemorates the life and work of Douglas Adams. This collect was first used on Sunday, May 27th, the Feast of Pentecost. 
O Lord our God, Ruler of the Universe, whose angels tell us to fear not, nor be dismayed: We beseech thee that we may always know the presence of thy  . . . → Read More: A Collect for Towel Day 
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		Posted by petrus, on January 22nd, 2012 
		This collect was originally written in anticipation of the Ravens’ participation in the Playoffs on Sunday, 22 January 2012, and it was used at all three services that day. It is reproduced here in a more generic form, suitable for use for any team in any sport. 
 
Raven (Plate CI) from Birds  . . . → Read More: A Collect for a Sports Team 
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		Posted by petrus, on November 8th, 2011 
		The Kalendar identifies November 8th, the Octave of All Saints, as a commemoration of Anglican saints and worthies. However, there is no proper collect for the occasion, so we have written one. This new collect draws heavily from a sermon by the Venerable Bede (himself a distinguished Anglican worthy), specifically a passage appointed for the  . . . → Read More: Anglican Saints and Worthies 
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