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 …
Jesus Christ suffered false accusations and betrayal, yet trusted His Father to deliver Him. We pray that when we are reviled and persecuted for confessing Him, the Father would deliver us from despair and lead us to rejoice in the reward of His heavenly kingdom. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily …
Jesus taught us not to fear those who kill only the body, but to confess Him above all things. We pray that He would remove our fear of those who would persecute His flock and lead us to rejoice in His eternal reward. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found …
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God, our Father, sent His angel to rescue Peter from Herod’s prison. We pray Him to send His holy angels to protect …
God reveals His eternal reign through the person and ministry of His Son. We pray Him to grant us faith when are …
God give the new and living way by the blood of His Son. We pray Him to strengthen our faith to hold …
John the Baptizer bore witness to Jesus, the Messiah, even unto death. We pray our eternal Father to grant us such faith …
Jesus endured rejection by some in His own family and by those who claimed He led people astray. We pray Him to …
Jesus Christ suffered false accusations and betrayal, yet trusted His Father to deliver Him. We pray that when we are reviled and …
