Father in heaven, by whose grace the virgin mother of your incarnate Son was blessed in bearing him, but still more blessed in keeping your word: Grant us who honor the exaltation of her lowliness to follow the example of…
Continue ReadingHoly God, whose power is made perfect in weakness: we honor you for the calling of Jeanne d’Arc, who, though young, rose up in valor to bear your standard for her country, and endured with grace and fortitude both victory…
Continue ReadingLord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought us in safety to this new day: Preserve us with your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin, nor be overcome by adversity; and in all we do, direct…
Continue ReadingAs we remember those who have served in the Armed Forces, especially those who died or were wounded in action, let us pray for the safety of those currently serving: Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping…
Continue ReadingSovereign and holy God, you brought John Calvin from a study of legal systems to understand the godliness of your divine laws as revealed in Scripture: Fill us with a like zeal to teach and preach your Word, that the…
Continue ReadingO God, who on this day taught the hearts of your faithful people by sending to them the light of your Holy Spirit: Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things, and evermore to…
Continue ReadingFr. Funston’s sermon for Pentecost Sunday, May 27, 2012, is now online: What happened one thousand nine hundred and seventy-nine years ago? If we can believe the calculations of an early medieval monk named Dennis the Short, one thousand nine…
Continue ReadingSt. Paul’s Episcopal Youth Community (EYC) selling donuts after both services this Sunday, the Feast of Pentecost, May 27, 2012, to raise money for their Summer Mission Trip. (They will be going to nearby Elyria, Ohio, to join the Mission…
Continue ReadingO Lord our God, by your Son Jesus Christ you called your apostles and sent them forth to preach the Gospel to the nations: We bless your holy Name for your servant Augustine, first Archbishop of Canterbury, whose labors in…
Continue ReadingHeavenly Father, you called your servant Bede, while still a child, to devote his life to your service in the disciplines of religion and scholarship: Grant that as he labored in the Spirit to bring the riches of your truth…
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