We pray: "Almighty and everlasting God, give us an increase of faith, hope, and charity; and that we may obtain what you have promised, make us love what you have commanded; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever." Amen. 2 … Continue reading Readings for the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity (09.15.19)
Readings for the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity (09.08.2019)
We pray: "Almighty and merciful God, by Your gift alone Your faithful people render true and laudable service. Help us steadfastly to live in this life according to Your promises and finally attain Your heavenly glory; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, … Continue reading Readings for the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity (09.08.2019)
Readings for the Eleventh Sunday after Trinity (09.01.19)
We pray: "Almighty and everlasting God, always more ready to hear than we to pray and to give more than we either desire or deserve, pour down upon us the abundance of Your mercy, forgiving those things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good things of which we are not worthy … Continue reading Readings for the Eleventh Sunday after Trinity (09.01.19)
A Matins Meditation for August 23, 2019
Hear the full audio of a meditative Matins service for August 23. The readings appointed for today include: Psalm 111:1-3, 9-10Reflection: "I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation." I first encountered this passage on the lips of a pastor who was trying … Continue reading A Matins Meditation for August 23, 2019
Readings for the Tenth Sunday after Trinity (08.25.19)
We pray: "O God, You declare Your mighty power above all in showing mercy and pity. Mercifully grant us such a measure of Your grace that we may obtain Your gracious promises and be made partakers of Your heavenly treasures; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the … Continue reading Readings for the Tenth Sunday after Trinity (08.25.19)
A Matins Meditation for August 14
Hear the full audio of A Matins Meditation for August 14 (with the Benedictus) The Readings for TodayPsalm 33:13-21 2 Samuel 1:1-27 1 Cor. 7:25-40 Article XXIII: Of the Marriage of Priests, par 1-9 1] There has been common complaint concerning the examples of priests who were not chaste. 2] For that reason also Pope … Continue reading A Matins Meditation for August 14
Readings for the Ninth Sunday after Trinity 08.18.19
We pray: "Let Your merciful ears, O Lord, be open to the prayers of your humble servants; and that they may obtain their petitions, make them to ask such things as shall please You, through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and … Continue reading Readings for the Ninth Sunday after Trinity 08.18.19
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 