Andrew was the brother of Simon Peter, and was a fisherman when Jesus called him to be one of his disciples. Collect of the Day: Almighty God, who didst give such grace unto thy holy Apostle Saint Andrew, that he readily obeyed the calling of thy Son Jesus Christ, and followed him without delay: Grant … Continue reading Happy Andermas or the Feast of Saint Andrew the Apostle π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
Month: November 2021
The First Sunday in Advent π―
Happy New Liturgical Year! The First Sunday in Advent, the first candle is lit as we await the coming of Christ. π― Collect: Almighty God, give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness, and put upon us the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life, in which … Continue reading The First Sunday in Advent π―
βStir-up Sundayβ The Sunday Next Before Advent (21 Nov 21)
Today is the Sunday Next Before Advent, the last Sunday before Advent. It is often called βStir-up Sundayβ for the opening words of the collect for this day. π₯£ Collect: Stir Up, we beseech thee, O Lord, the wills of thy faithful people; that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works, may of … Continue reading βStir-up Sundayβ The Sunday Next Before Advent (21 Nov 21)
Feast of St Margaret, Queen of Scotland, 1093 (16 November)
Margaret was an Anglo-Saxon princess who became the consort of King Malcolm III of Scotland in 1069. Margaret is chiefly remembered for her efforts on behalf of Scotlandβs poor. She not only gave out large sums of money but also ensured that institutions already in place did indeed provide relief for the homeless, the hungry, … Continue reading Feast of St Margaret, Queen of Scotland, 1093 (16 November)
Richard Hooker (2/3 November), Doctor of the Church of England, 1600
Statue of Richard Hooker at Exeter Cathedral Collect: Grant to us, O God Most High, the gifts of wisdom and understanding, that following the teaching of your servant Richard Hooker, we may cleave without compromise to those saving doctrines on which the faith of your Church is founded, and order all else most fittingly by … Continue reading Richard Hooker (2/3 November), Doctor of the Church of England, 1600
Evening Prayer for All Soulsβ Day or the Commemoration of the Faithfully Departed
All Soulsβ Day Psalm: 121 Levavi oculos (Sung by the Choir of Kingβs College, Cambridge) 1st Lesson: Isaiah 43. 1-7 2nd Lesson: 1 Corinthians 15. 50-end Hymn: Christ, enthroned in highest heaven (French Church Melody, c. 16th cent) (https://youtu.be/Lrn3NcqA2ms) Collect of the Day: Most merciful Father who has been pleased to take unto thyself our … Continue reading Evening Prayer for All Soulsβ Day or the Commemoration of the Faithfully Departed
Solemn Evening Prayer for the Feast of All Saints (or All Hallows) (1 November)
Evening Prayer for All Saints O Sing unto the Lord a new song: let the congregation of saints praise him. (Setting: Evening Service in G, Charles Villiers Stanford) Psalms: 146 (Lauda, anima mea) & 149 (Cantate Domino) (Sung by the Chichester Cathedral Choir) 1st Lesson: Ecclesiasticus 44. 1β15 2nd Lesson: 1 Corinthians 1. 1β8 Hymn: … Continue reading Solemn Evening Prayer for the Feast of All Saints (or All Hallows) (1 November)
High Anglican Haligonian 