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O Lord Christ, who wast born in the bleak mid-winter, and yet was the Light of the world: shine thy love upon us even as the mid-summer sun shone upon the birth of thy cousin blessed John Baptist; and enkindle faith in our hearts, that we may join him in preparing thy way, even as . . . → Read More: Summer Solstice 
O Lord God of hosts, who with a mighty arm delivered Israel from bondage in Egypt: Let not our hearts be hardened like Pharaoh’s, but incline our hearts to mercy; that we might fight against slavery of body and mind, and oppression of the soul. Help us to welcome the liberated into the fulness of . . . → Read More: Juneteenth 
For the Victims of Hatred Le bon Samaritain (The Good Samaritan), by Aime Morot (1850–1913). From Wikimedia. Almighty God, Father of all mankind: we beseech thee to turn the hearts of those who through malice and hatred would seek to injure or oppress the stranger, the sojourner, and the Samaritan in our . . . → Read More: For the Victims of the Pulse Nightclub Shooting 
For the Victims of Genocide The Massacre of the Innocents, by Cornelis van Haarlem (1562–1638). From Wikipedia. Almighty God, gracious Father: we remember before thee this day all those who have perished in genocides, especially those members of Australia’s Aboriginal People. Vouchsafe, we beseech thee, to sear into our memories the story . . . → Read More: National Sorry Day 
Towel Day, May 25th, commemorates the life and work of Douglas Adams. 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 Holy Comforter; that we should not panic in the face of all . . . → Read More: Towel Day 
For the Victims of Genocide The Massacre of the Innocents St Albans Psalter. Illustration from the St Albans Psalter (12th century). From Wikimedia. Almighty God, gracious Father: we remember before thee this day all those who have perished in genocides, especially those who died in the Tamil Genocide. Vouchsafe, we beseech thee, . . . → Read More: Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Deportation of the Crimean Tatars 
For the Victims of Genocide The Massacre of the Innocents, by Gustave Doré (1832–1883). Almighty God, gracious Father: we remember before thee this day all those who have perished in genocides, especially those who died in the Tamil Genocide. Vouchsafe, we beseech thee, to sear into our memories the story of their peril, . . . → Read More: Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day (Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day) 
Almighty God, unto whom our prayers rise as the incense of the evening sacrifice: Inspire us with thy Holy Spirit, that our prayers may be right and good in thy sight, and worthy of thy lovingkindness. Direct our hearts to pray for the well-being of others: for them that are down-trodden, that their suffering may . . . → Read More: National Day of Prayer 2020 
May the Fourth Almighty God, King of Heaven: Grant, we beseech thee, that as we go forth against the forces of darkness, so we may be prevented by the force of thy Holy Spirit and all the heavenly host; that at the last we may enter into the Kingdom of Peace; through Jesus Christ our . . . → Read More: May the Fourth 
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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