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For the Victims of the Church Bombings in Sri Lanka

Posted by petrus, on April 21st, 2019
The Massacre of the Innocents

Merciful God in heaven: Grant, we beseech thee, peace and rest to those whose lives were in the church bombings in Sri Lanka on Easter Day, and comfort those who mourn them. Give strength and courage to those who were injured, and bless those who minister unto them. Grant our nation the resolve to carry . . . → Read More: For the Victims of the Church Bombings in Sri Lanka

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For an End to Anti-Semitism

Posted by petrus, on October 27th, 2018
Jews burned alive

In memory of those killed in the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh.

Almighty God, Maker of all things, and Judge of all men: We are all sinners before thee, and equally desirous of thy grace. Embolden our hearts to confront them that would lay scorn and trouble upon thy Chosen People. . . . → Read More: For an End to Anti-Semitism

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For the Victims of the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh

Posted by petrus, on October 27th, 2018
The Massacre of the Innocents

For the Victims of an act of Terrorism

Merciful God in heaven: Grant, we beseech thee, peace and rest to those whose lives were taken in the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, and comfort those who mourn them. Give strength and courage to those who were injured, and bless those who . . . → Read More: For the Victims of the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh

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In Memoriam Heather Heyer

Posted by petrus, on August 13th, 2017
Heather Heyer

For All True Martyrs

Heather Heyer’s Facebook cover photo from 19 November 2016.

O Lord God, whose Son hath taught us that the greatest love is to lay down one’s life for one’s friends: we bless thee for the example of all thy martyrs, especially Heather, who have answered pride with humility, . . . → Read More: In Memoriam Heather Heyer

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For the Victims of the Vehicular Assault in Charlottesville

Posted by petrus, on August 12th, 2017
The Massacre of the Innocents

For the Victims of an Act of Terrorism

Merciful God in heaven: Grant, we beseech thee, peace and rest to those whose lives were taken in the attack in Charlottesville, and comfort those who mourn them. Give strength and courage to those who were injured, and bless those who minister unto them. Grant the people . . . → Read More: For the Victims of the Vehicular Assault in Charlottesville

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In memoriam Fr Jacques Hamel

Posted by petrus, on July 27th, 2016
martyrdom of st stephen by carracci

For All True Martyrs

The Martyrdom of St Stephen by Annibale Carracci (1560—1609)

O Lord God, whose Son hath taught us that the greatest love is to lay down one’s life for one’s friends: we bless thee for the example of Fr Jacques Hamel, who answered pride with humility, anger with forgiveness, . . . → Read More: In memoriam Fr Jacques Hamel

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For the Victims of the Mass Shooting in Munich

Posted by petrus, on July 22nd, 2016
The Massacre of the Innocents

For the Victims of an Act of Terrorism

Merciful God in heaven: Grant, we beseech thee, peace and rest to those whose lives were taken in the mass shooting in Munich, and comfort those who mourn them. Give strength and courage to those who were injured, and bless those who minister unto them. Grant the . . . → Read More: For the Victims of the Mass Shooting in Munich

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For the Victims of the Vehicular Assault in Nice

Posted by petrus, on July 15th, 2016
The Massacre of the Innocents

For the Victims of an Act of Terrorism

Merciful God in heaven: Grant, we beseech thee, peace and rest to those whose lives were taken in the attack in Nice, and comfort those who mourn them. Give strength and courage to those who were injured, and bless those who minister unto them. Grant the people . . . → Read More: For the Victims of the Vehicular Assault in Nice

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For the Victims of the Mass Shooting in Istanbul

Posted by petrus, on June 29th, 2016
The Massacre of the Innocents

For the Victims of an Act of Terrorism

Merciful God in heaven: Grant, we beseech thee, peace and rest to those whose lives were taken in the terrorist attack in Istanbul, and comfort those who mourn them. Give strength and courage to those who were injured, and bless those who minister unto them. Grant the . . . → Read More: For the Victims of the Mass Shooting in Istanbul

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Faith and Deeds

Posted by isaac, on June 13th, 2016
Fedor Bronnikov Parable of Lazarus

What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their . . . → Read More: Faith and Deeds

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