Almighty and everlasting God, you choose those whom the world deems powerless to put the powerful to shame: Grant us so to cherish the memory of your youthful martyr Agnes, that we may share her pure and steadfast faith in…
Continue ReadingFr. Funston’s sermon for the Second Sunday after Epiphany is now on the internet: Wine is a very special sort of drink, especially in the Jewish tradition and, thus, in our own Christian faith. Wine gets a special mention in…
Continue ReadingAlmighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed…
Continue ReadingAlmighty God, your only-begotten Son led captivity captive and gave gifts to your people: Multiply among us faithful pastors, who, like your holy bishop Wulfstan, will give courage to those who are oppressed and held in bondage; and bring us…
Continue ReadingAlmighty Father, who inspired Simon Peter, first among the apostles, to confess Jesus as Messiah and Son of the Living God: Keep your Church steadfast upon the rock of this faith, that in unity and peace we may proclaim the…
Continue ReadingO God, by your Holy Spirit you enabled your servant Antony to withstand the temptations of the world, the flesh, and the devil: Give us grace, with pure hearts and minds, to follow you, the only God; through Jesus Christ…
Continue ReadingGracious God, you have inspired a rich variety of ministries in your Church: We give you thanks for Richard Meux Benson and Charles Gore, instruments in the revival of Anglican monasticism. Grant that we, following their example, may call for…
Continue ReadingThe annual meeting of the membership of St. Paul’s Parish, at which vestry members are elected and reports on the past year received, will be held on Sunday, January 27, 2013. There will be a single worship service at 9:00…
Continue ReadingAlmighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping all the men and women of our armed forces at home and abroad. Defend them day by day with your heavenly grace; strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give…
Continue ReadingAlmighty God our heavenly Father, send down upon those who hold office in this State and its political subdivisions the spirit of wisdom, charity, and justice; that with steadfast purpose they may faithfully serve in their offices to promote the…
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