Stations of the Cross
Fridays in Lent, walk the Stations of the Cross and share in our Lord’s Passion at St. Paul’s Parish. Each Friday at 12:30 p.m.
Continue ReadingFebruary 23 – St. Polycarp
O God, the maker of heaven and earth, you gave your venerable servant, the holy and gentle Polycarp, boldness to confess Jesus Christ as King and Savior, and steadfastness to die for his faith: Give us grace, following his example,…
Continue ReadingFebruary 22 – Ash Wednesday
Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain…
Continue ReadingFebruary 21 – John Henry Newman
God of all wisdom, we thank you for John Henry Newman, whose eloquence bore witness that your Church is one, holy, catholic and apostolic, and who made his own life a pilgrimage towards your truth. Grant that, inspired by his…
Continue ReadingFebruary 20 – Frederick Douglass
Almighty God, whose truth makes us free: We bless your Name for the witness of Frederick Douglass, whose impassioned and reasonable speech moved the hearts of a president and a people to a deeper obedience to Christ. Strengthen us also…
Continue ReadingFebruary 19 – Last Sunday after Epiphany
O God, who before the passion of your only-begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed…
Continue ReadingFebruary 18 – Martin Luther
O God, our refuge and our strength: You raised up your servant Martin Luther to reform and renew your Church in the light of your word. Defend and purify the Church in our own day and grant that, through faith,…
Continue ReadingFebruary 22 – Ash Wednesday
The beginning of Lent, the Day of Ashes will be February 22, 2012. Three services will be offered at St. Paul’s Parish: 8:00 a.m., 12 noon, and 6:30 p.m. The evening service will be a choral eucharist.
Continue ReadingFebruary 17 – Abp. Janani Luwum
O God, whose Son the Good Shepherd laid down his life for the sheep: We give you thanks for your faithful shepherd Janani Luwum, who after his Savior’s example, gave up his life for the people of Uganda. Grant us…
Continue ReadingFebruary 16 – Bishop Charles Todd Quintard
Mighty God, we bless your Name for the example of your bishop Charles Todd Quintard, who opposed the segregation of African Americans in separate congregations and condemned the exclusion of the poor; and we pray that your Church may be…
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