We thank our Lord of glory for the example His servant, Stephen–the first martyr–who confessed his faith as he looked up to heaven and prayed for his persecutors (see Acts 7:54-60). Saint Stephen (December 26), from The Book of Common Prayer. http://media.blubrry.com/sacredmeditations/sacredmeditations.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Saint-Stephen-Dec26-BCP.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts …
God gave grace to His apostle Andrew to follow the call of His Son Jesus and bring his brother with him. We pray Him to give us grace to follow Jesus without delay and to bring those near us into His gracious presence. Saint Andrew (November 30), from The Book …
We call upon the God who caused all the Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning. We ask Him to grant that we may hear, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, so that we may ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life. Collect for Proper 28 …
God has knit together His elect people into one communion in the mystical body of His Son Jesus Christ. We pray that …
Today we remember and thank our Lord for Saint Simon and Saint Jude, Apostles. As they were faithful and zealous in their …
We pray that God would increase in us His gifts of faith, hope, and charity (love), and that we may love what …
In keeping with the Second Commandment and because of His lovingkindness, we pray that our Lord and Savior would grant us a …
Since knowing the true God is everlasting life, we pray that we may perfectly know Jesus Christ, the Son of God, to …
In the Paschal (Easter) mystery, God established the new covenant of reconciliation with Him through Jesus Christ. We pray that we who …
Our Lord Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light. Now that we have been raised with Him, …
