Epiphany 3 2021
Jesus and the Centurion.(c. 1571). Paolo Veronese (1528-1588). Oil on canvas THE COLLECT. ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, mercifully look upon our infirmities, and in all our dangers and necessities stretch forth thy right hand…
Epiphany 2 2021
The Wedding at Cana.(1562). Paolo Veronese (1528-1588). Oil on canvas THE COLLECT. ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who dost govern all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of thy people, and grant…
Epiphany 1 2021
Christ Child Disputing in the Temple, Paris Bordone, 1545 THE COLLECT. O LORD, we beseech thee mercifully to receive the prayers of thy people which call upon thee; and grant that they may both…
The Adoration of the Shepherds, by Jacob Jordaens, 1617
Christmas 2 2021
The Adoration of the Shepherds, by Jacob Jordaens, 1617 THE COLLECT. ALMIGHTY God, who hast given us thy only begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and as at this time to be…
Saint John the Evangelist 2020
Evangelist Johannes. (c. 1600). Attrib. Crispijn Van Passe I (1574-1637). THE COLLECT. MERCIFUL Lord, we beseech thee to cast thy bright beams of light upon thy Church, that it being enlightened by the doctrine…
Advent 4 2020
(Date unknown). Unknown artist. Stained glass window in St.Thuriau church, Landiviau, Finistère THE COLLECT. RAISE up, we beseech thee, O Lord, thy power, and come among us, and with great might succour us; that…
Advent 3 2020
The Baptist in Prison, 1376-78, Giusto de'Menabuoi, Fresco, Padua THE COLLECT. O LORD Jesu Christ, who at thy first coming didst send thy messenger to prepare thy way before thee: Grant that the ministers…
Advent 2 2020
Icon of the Root or Tree of Jesse. 13th century. Monastery of Saint Catherine, Mount Sinai. THE COLLECT. BLESSED Lord, who hast caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant that…
Advent 1 2020
Detail from Christ Driving the Traders from the Temple, Pieter Bruegel the Elder, c. 1569 THE COLLECT. ALMIGHTY God, give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness, and put upon…
The Sunday Next Before Advent 2020
Adoration of the Mystic Lamb (detail from the Ghent Altarpiece). (1432). Jan van Eyck (1390-1441). Oil on wood. THE COLLECT. STIR up, we beseech thee, O Lord, the wills of thy faithful people; that…