Saint Simon and Saint Jude Collect of the Day: O Almighty God, who hast built thy Church upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the head corner-stone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their doctrine, that we may be made an holy temple acceptable … Continue reading The Feast of Saint Simon the Zealot and Saint Jude, Apostles and Martyrs with Saint Jude, the Brother of the Lord
The Minor Feast of Alfred, King
King Alfred the Great The minor feast of Alfred the Great, King is commemorated in the Anglican liturgical calendar on 26 October. Collect of the Day: Almighty God, who didst enable King Alfred to save his country from ruthless foe, and to bless the people by his faith and wisdom: Stablish, we pray Thee, the … Continue reading The Minor Feast of Alfred, King
Morning Prayer for the Twentieth Sunday after Trinity (Trinity 20), St Crispin’s Day, and the Thirty-Third Sunday in COVIDtide
Trinity XX God is love; and he that abideth in love abideth in God, and God in him. Psalm: 107 Pt 1 1st Lesson: Proverbs 31. 10-end 2nd Lesson: Luke 12. 22-34 Collect of the Day: O Almighty and most merciful God, of thy bountiful goodness keep us, we beseech thee, from all things that … Continue reading Morning Prayer for the Twentieth Sunday after Trinity (Trinity 20), St Crispin’s Day, and the Thirty-Third Sunday in COVIDtide
Trafalgar Day Prayers
Nelson at prayer 215 years ago, the Royal Navy fleet under the command of Vice-Admiral Viscount Horatio Nelson, Duke of Brontë, KB, engaged and defeated the combined French and Spanish fleet off Cape Trafalgar. England was facing invasion by Napoleon, and Nelson knew he had to neutralize the threat, no matter what the cost may … Continue reading Trafalgar Day Prayers
Morning Prayer for the Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity (Trinity 19), the Feast of St Luke the Evangelist, and the Thirty-Second Sunday in COVIDtide
Morning Prayer for Feast of St Luke and Trinity 19 God is love; and he that abideth in love abideth in God, and God in him. (For the feast of St Luke) Psalm: 119, Pts 12 & 13 1st Lesson: Isaiah 61. 1-6 2nd Lesson: 2 Timothy 3. 10-end Collect of the Day: O God, … Continue reading Morning Prayer for the Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity (Trinity 19), the Feast of St Luke the Evangelist, and the Thirty-Second Sunday in COVIDtide
The Minor Feast of Saint Etheldreda, Queen and Abbess, 17 October
Saint Etheldreda, Queen and Abbess, from the Benedictional of St. Æthelwold illuminated manuscript, 10th Century England 17 October is the minor feast of Saint Etheldreda, Queen and Abbess Etheldreda (aka Ætheltryth aka Audrey) (c. 636-679AD) was an Anglo-Saxon Queen and Abbess of Ely. As a princess, she was married twice, but remained a virgin. She … Continue reading The Minor Feast of Saint Etheldreda, Queen and Abbess, 17 October
The Minor Feast of Edward the Confessor, King
Saint Edward the Confessor Today, 13 October, is the minor feast day of Edward the Confessor, King, Westminster, 1066. Edward was the second-last Anglo-Saxon King of England (his son Harold was defeated by William the Conqueror at Hastings in 1066). The first Anglo-Saxon and the only king of England to be canonized. Collect: Sovereign God, … Continue reading The Minor Feast of Edward the Confessor, King
Morning Prayer for the Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity (Trinity 18), the Harvest Thanksgiving, and the Thirty-First Sunday in COVIDtide
Trinity 18 and Harvest Thanksgiving God is love; and he that abideth in love abideth in God, and God in him. Psalm: 119, Pts 17 & 18 1st Lesson: Ezekiel 34. 1-16 2nd Lesson: Luke 11. 37-end Collect of the Day: Lord, we beseech thee, grant thy people grace to withstand the temptations of the … Continue reading Morning Prayer for the Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity (Trinity 18), the Harvest Thanksgiving, and the Thirty-First Sunday in COVIDtide
Love is Love (A Rant)
Despite what some try to say, it is possible to be LGBTQ+ and a Christian. Hate has no place in the heart of a Christian. We must all strive to be in peace, love, and charity with all peoples. We are all sinners and imperfect beings, yet we must always seek to improve ourselves and … Continue reading Love is Love (A Rant)
Morning Prayer for the Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity (Trinity 17), the Minor Feast of Francis of Assisi, and the Thirtieth Sunday in COVIDtide
Morning Prayer for Trinity 17 God is love; and he that abideth in love abideth in God, and God in him. Psalm: 119, Pts 15 & 16 1st Lesson: Ezekiel 33. 1-11 2nd Lesson: Luke 10. 1-24 Collect of the Day: Lord we pray thee that thy grace may always prevent and follow us, and … Continue reading Morning Prayer for the Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity (Trinity 17), the Minor Feast of Francis of Assisi, and the Thirtieth Sunday in COVIDtide
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