Whitsunday 2020
Apparuerunt illis dispertitae linguae (Acts 1:14) [There appeared to be tongues]. (1964).Salvador Dali (1904-1989). Gouache on paper THE COLLECT. GOD, who as at this time didst teach the hearts of thy faithful people, by…
Ascension 1 2020
The Ascension. (6th c.). Miniature in the Rabbula Gospels (folio 13v) THE COLLECT. O GOD the King of Glory, who hast exalted thine only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph unto thy kingdom in…
Ascension Day 2020
Ascension. (1958). Salvador Dalì (1904 - 1989). Oil on canvas. THE COLLECT. GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God, that like as we do believe thy only-begotten Son our Lord Jesus Christ to have ascended…
Easter 5 2020
Jesus teaching his disciples. (1684). Illyas Basim Khuri Bazzi Rahib (17th c.). Illustrated Manuscript THE COLLECT. O LORD, from whom all good things do come: Grant to us thy humble servants, that by thy…
Easter 4 2020
Christ taking leave of His disciples. (15th c.). Ign. Pen and ink. THE COLLECT. O ALMIGHTY God, who alone canst order the unruly wills and affections of sinful men: Grant unto thy people, that…
Easter 3 2020
Christ Climbing from the Tomb from a Picture Bible. French (St. Omer, Abbey of St. Bertin), c. 1190-1200. The Hague, Koninklijk Bibliotheek MS KB 76F5, fol. 21v THE COLLECT. ALMIGHTY God, who showest to…
Easter 2 2020
Jesus, the Good Shepherd. (3rd century). Catacomb of Priscilla (an early Christian tomb beneath Rome). THE COLLECT. ALMIGHTY God, who hast given thine only Son to be unto us both a sacrifice for sin,…
Easter 1 2020
The Incredulity of St Thomas. (1308). Duccio di Buoninsenga (1255-1310). The Maesta Altarpiece THE COLLECT. ALMIGHTY Father, who hast given thine only Son to die for our sins, and to rise again for our…
Easter Day 2020
Icon of Christ’s Descent into Hades and the Resurrection THE COLLECT. ALMIGHTY God, who through thine only begotten Son Jesus Christ hast overcome death, and opened unto us the gate of everlasting life: We…
Good Friday 2020
The Crucifixion by David Jones, 1926 THE COLLECTS. ALMIGHTY God, we beseech thee graciously to behold this thy family, for which our Lord Jesus Christ was contented to be betrayed, and given up into…