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 ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
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โStir-up Sundayโ The Sunday Next Before Advent (21 Nov 21)
Today is the Sunday Next Before Advent, the last Sunday before Advent. It is often called โStir-up Sundayโ for the opening words of the collect for this day. ๐ฅฃ 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 โStir-up Sundayโ The Sunday Next Before Advent (21 Nov 21)
Commemoration of Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley, Bishops and Martyrs(16 October)
16 October is the commemoration of Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley, Bishops and Martyrs, 1555. Along with Thomas Cranmer, Latimer and Ridley were known as the Oxford Martyrs. Trying to undo the Protestant reforms brought in during the reign of Henry VIII and Edward VI, Latimer, Bishop of Worcester, and Ridley, Bishop of London, were … Continue reading Commemoration of Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley, Bishops and Martyrs(16 October)
Happy Thanksgiving!
Evening Prayer for (Canadian) Thanksgiving While we continue in some degree of COVIDtide, I am thankful that we are able to spend time with friends and family without much restrictions. I am thankful for farmers, fishers, and all those that allow us to have food on our tables. I am thankful for all the luxuries … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving!
St. Swithunโs Day
Today is the minor feast of Saint Swithun, Bishop of Winchester, c. 862 AD As the proverb goes:St. Swithun's day if thou dost rainFor forty days it will remainSt. Swithun's day if thou be fairFor forty days 'twill rain nae mare โ๏ธ Today it rained in Halifax. ๐ง Collect: Almighty God, by whose grace we … Continue reading St. Swithunโs Day
The Feast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul (29 Jun)
Today is the Feast Day of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Apostles and Martyrs. Icon of St Peter and St Paul The Collects: O Almighty God, who by thy Son Jesus Christ didst give to thy Apostle Saint Peter many excellent gifts, and commandedst him earnestly to feed thy flock: Make, we beseech thee, all … Continue reading The Feast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul (29 Jun)
Rogation Monday
Today is Rogation Monday. The Rogation Days being the three days before Ascension Day. For many centuries the Rogation Days have been designated as days of special prayer and supplication (โrogareโ) for the โseeds sown.โ The Collect: Assist us mercifully, O Lord, in these our supplications and prayers, and dispose the way of thy servants … Continue reading Rogation Monday
The Minor Feast of Saint Etheldreda, Queen and Abbess, 17 October
Saint Etheldreda, Queen and Abbess, from the Benedictional of St. รthelwold illuminated manuscript, 10th Century England 17 October is the minor feast of Saint Etheldreda, Queen and Abbess Etheldreda (aka รtheltryth 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
Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord
Transfiguration by Raphael, circa 1520 Today is the feast day of the Transfiguration of Our Lord. The Transfiguration of Christ is when Jesus becomes transfigured (experiences a moment of divine radiance), the voice of God identifies Jesus as his beloved son, his disciples fell to the ground afraid of what they saw/heard, and Jesus tells … Continue reading Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord
The Octave Day of Christmas and the Circumcision of Christ, being New Year’s Day
THE COLLECT. ALMIGHTY God, who hast given us thy only begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and as at this time to be born of a pure Virgin: Grant that we being regenerate, and made thy children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by thy Holy Spirit; through the same our … Continue reading The Octave Day of Christmas and the Circumcision of Christ, being New Year’s Day
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