Posted by petrus, on April 29th, 2020
For the Victims of Genocide
The Theresienstadt concentration camp archway. From Wikipedia.
Almighty God, gracious Father: we remember before thee this day all those who have perished in genocides, especially those who died in the Shoah. Vouchsafe, we beseech thee, to sear into our memories the story of their peril, lest we . . . → Read More: The Liberation of Dachau
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Posted by petrus, on April 24th, 2020
Susanna and the Elders, by Artemisia Gentileschi (1593–1656), the first woman to become a member of the Accademia di Arte del Disegno in Florence. From Wikipedia.
Almighty God, who seest all things, and knowest all that men do: Comfort and strengthen all them that have been sexually assaulted in any degree. Make . . . → Read More: Denim Day
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Posted by petrus, on April 24th, 2020
For the Victims of Genocide
The Massacre of the Innocents, by Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640). From Wikpedia.
Almighty God, gracious Father: we remember before thee this day all those who have perished in genocides, especially those who died in the Armenian Genocide. Vouchsafe, we beseech thee, to sear into our memories the . . . → Read More: Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
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Posted by petrus, on April 22nd, 2020
For Stewardship of God’s Creation
Almighty God, Creator of heaven and earth, who hast given unto man dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth: Make us to be diligent . . . → Read More: Earth Day
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Posted by petrus, on April 20th, 2020
For the Victims of Genocide
Almighty God, gracious Father: we remember before thee this day all those who have perished in genocides, especially those who died in the Shoah. Vouchsafe, we beseech thee, to sear into our memories the story of their peril, lest we forget their anguish and tribulations. Embolden us with thy Holy . . . → Read More: Yom HaShoah (יום השואה)
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Posted by petrus, on April 7th, 2020
For the Victims of Genocide
Massacre of the Innocents, by Léon Cogniet (1794–1880). From Musée des Beaux-Arts, via Alamy.
Almighty God, gracious Father: we remember before thee this day all those who have perished in genocides, especially those who died in the Rwandan Genocide. Vouchsafe, we beseech thee, to sear into our memories . . . → Read More: Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Rwandan Genocide
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Posted by petrus, on April 4th, 2020
For a Civl Rights Worker
Martin Luther King memorial, sculpted by Tim Crawley, installed in 1998 over the west entrance of Westminster Abbey. From Wikipedia.
Almighty God, father of all mercies: We bless thy name for those who work to make justice a reality for all of thy children, especially thy servant . . . → Read More: Martin Luther King, Jr
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Posted by petrus, on March 14th, 2020
Florence Nightingale in the barrack hospital at Scutari, c. 1880. Artist: Unknown.
O God of compassion, giver of life and health: We pray thy healing mercies upon all who are in any way affected by the outbreak of COVID-19. Comfort and sustain those who have been stricken; relieve their pain, and restore to . . . → Read More: A Prayer for Protection from COVID-19
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Posted by petrus, on March 8th, 2020
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 likewise vouchsafe to endow all women with the strength and courage of thy . . . → Read More: International Women’s Day
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Posted by petrus, on March 8th, 2020
Almight God, Father of mercies and giver of all comfort: Deal graciously, we pray thee, with all those who mourn the loss of an hour and dread the earlier coming of thy most bright and glorious morning light; that, casting every care on thee, they may know the consolation of thy love and tender mercies . . . → Read More: Daylight Saving Time Sunday
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