O God, who through thy Son has taught us that a house divided against itself must fall: Save us, we beseech thee, from the danger of a divided allegiance; unite our hearts to fear thy name; and grant that in all our course of life our eye may be single and our purpose one; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord.
Monday morning beach walk, South Sands, Salcombe pic.twitter.com/sQk3qti6fc
— Stephen Ball (@ostizeuropean) March 4, 2024
Heavenly Father, you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you: Look with compassion upon the heartfelt desires of your servants, and purify our disordered affections, that we may behold your eternal glory in the face of Christ Jesus; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Good morning 🌍🫶💙❤️🥰☀️🌺 Have a happy and relaxed Sunday all and smell the spring in the air 🫶💙 #goodmorning #photooftheday #spring #Sunday @StormHour @ThePhotoHour pic.twitter.com/RtAX02dGa9
— Dr.P_78Glasgow (@AbhaPaulina) March 3, 2024
Almighty God, whose servant Chad, for the peace of the Church, relinquished cheerfully the honors that had been thrust upon him, only to be rewarded with equal responsibility: Keep us, we pray thee, from thinking of ourselves more highly than we ought to think, and ready at all times to give place to others, (in honor preferring one another,) that the cause of Christ may be advanced; in the name of him who washed his disciples’ feet, even the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Happy #StChad ’s Day!
Credited with bringing Christianity to Mercia, St Chad died #otd 672, seen here as one of the saints in Christopher Whall’s 1902 #stainedglass in All Saints, Brockhampton-by-Ross. (St John is in the panel above, I didn’t want to crop Chad’s crosier) pic.twitter.com/xbLSyMSTp2— Posy Hill (@PosyHill1) March 2, 2024
O Blessed Saviour, who art full of mercy and compassion, and wilt not cast out any that come to thee: Help us, we beseech thee, who are grievously vexed with the burden of our sins; and so increase in us the power of thy Holy Spirit that we may prevail against the enemy of our souls; for thy name’s sake.
Good morning North Yorkshire
📍 Roseberry Topping
📸 IG/huggywonderlust pic.twitter.com/WX85s82FzE
— Love North Yorkshire (@LoveNorthYorks1) March 2, 2024
Almighty God, who didst call thy servant David to be a faithful and wise steward of thy mysteries for the people of Wales: Mercifully grant that, following his purity of life and zeal for the gospel of Christ, we may with him receive the crown of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and ever.
Today the Church of England celebrates the feast of David, Bishop of Menevia, Patron of Wales, c.601
Image: Window (1909) in @StDavidsCath's Becket Chapel. Photo by Wolfgang Sauber, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons pic.twitter.com/uQfDP0HiYJ
— The Anglican Church in St Petersburg (@anglicanspb) March 1, 2024
Blessed be He Who in His love stooped to redeem mankind! Blessed be the King Who made Himself poor to enrich the needy! Blessed be He Who came to fulfill the types and emblems of the prophets! Blessed be He Who made creation rejoice with the wealth and treasure of His Father! Blessed be He Whose glory the dumb sang with hosannas! Blessed be He to Whom little children sang new glory in hymns of praise! Blessed be the new King Who came that new-born babes might glorify Him! Blessed be He unto Whom children brought faltering songs to praise Him among His disciples!
–Frederick B. Macnutt, The prayer manual for private devotions or public use on divers occasions: Compiled from all sources ancient, medieval, and modern (A.R. Mowbray, 1951)
The lands of St David & St Deiniol: looking up the Llŷn Peninsula in North Wales towards Eryri/Snowdonia.
Happy #StDavidsDay! pic.twitter.com/UEaFSjoxzE
— Michael Sadgrove 🇪🇺 (@MichaelSadgrove) March 1, 2024
Write deeply upon our minds, O Lord God, the lesson of thy holy Word, that only the pure in heart can see thee. Leave us not in the bondage of any sinful inclination. May we neither deceive ourselves with the thought that we have no sin, nor acquiesce idly in aught of which our conscience accuses us. Strengthen us by thy Holy Spirit to fight the good fight of faith, and grant that no day may pass without its victory; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Tree of the Day pic.twitter.com/tyYAm8cHJ5
— Hayley Twigs in Hair Howard (@HayleyhHoward) February 29, 2024
Almighty God, who didst inspire thy servant Anna Julia Haywood Cooper with the love of learning and the skill of teaching: Enlighten us more and more through the discipline of learning, and deepen our commitment to the education of all thy children; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Today the Episcopal Church commemorates Anna Julia Haywood Cooper, Educator, 1964 https://t.co/mfbLG91bys
A distinguished scholar and educator, she championed education for African Americans and women, and completed her PhD at the Sorbonne, aged 66
Photo: Library of Congress OA pic.twitter.com/hMgPgfTfDF
— The Anglican Church in St Petersburg (@anglicanspb) February 28, 2024
O Eternal God, who hast taught us by thy holy Word that our bodies are temples of thy Spirit: Keep us, we most humbly beseech thee, temperate and holy in thought, word and deed, that at the last we, with all the pure in heart, may see thee and be made like unto thee in thy heavenly kingdom; through Christ our Lord.
Morning pic.twitter.com/R50FqOF6na
— Veritatis Cupitor (@English1Maiden) February 28, 2024
Our God and King, who didst call thy servant George Herbert from the pursuit of worldly honors to be a pastor of souls, a poet, and a priest in thy temple: Give unto us the grace, we beseech thee, joyfully to perform the tasks thou givest us to do, knowing that nothing is menial or common that is done for thy sake; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Today the Church of England celebrates George Herbert, Priest, Poet, 1633
Image: Panel depicting Herbert in the Anglican Window (C.E. Kempe & Co., 1923) in All Saints', Cambridge. Photo by Adrian Powter, via https://t.co/znkJLsdgR9 pic.twitter.com/fTAsQ2mbD6
— The Anglican Church in St Petersburg (@anglicanspb) February 27, 2024
Almighty God,
lead us by your Spirit that by the prayer and discipline of Lent
may we enter into the mystery of Christ’s sufferings,
and by following in his Way
come to share in his glory;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen (slightly edited; KSH).
Morning everyone hope you are well. A nicely framed Blencathra overlooking Derwentwater. Have a great day. #LakeDistrict @keswickbootco pic.twitter.com/n1dq0NrOuL
— Rod Hutchinson (@lakesrhino) February 27, 2024
O Almighty God, whose most blessed Son didst reveal to the Samaritan woman that He is indeed the Christ, the Savior of the World; grant us to drink of the well that springeth up to everlasting life that we may worship Thee in spirit and in truth through thy Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Today the Episcopal Church commemorates Photini, the Samaritan Woman, c. 67
The Samaritan woman at the well appears in John 4.4–26 and in Eastern Orthodox & Eastern Catholic traditions is venerated as a saint with the name Photini ("the luminous one")
Image: Met Museum (OA) pic.twitter.com/4DPW820Uzh
— The Anglican Church in St Petersburg (@anglicanspb) February 26, 2024
Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities that may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts that may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Good Morning pic.twitter.com/X1DebsJ86e
— philip jackson (@pajacksonartist) February 26, 2024
O LORD Jesus Christ, who as on this day didst rise from the dead: Teach us to reverence this thy holy day, and give us grace so to use it that we may rise to newness of life; to thy honour and glory, who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, one God world without end.
It was pastel pink pre-sunrise this morning. pic.twitter.com/H89CYyZPKW
— Steve Carter (@HighlandRampage) February 25, 2024
O Almighty God, who into the place of Judas didst choose thy faithful servant Matthias to be of the number of the Twelve: Grant that thy Church, being delivered from false apostles, may always be ordered and guided by faithful and true pastors; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Today the Episcopal Church celebrates Saint Matthias the Apostle
The 13th apostle, chosen by the others to replace Judas Iscariot, Matthias is depicted with an axe attribute as he is said to have died a martyr's death by beheading
Window in the old English Church, St Petersburg pic.twitter.com/B7bUV6eeXd
— The Anglican Church in St Petersburg (@anglicanspb) February 24, 2024
Almighty and everlasting God, who for the well-being of our earthly life hast put into our hearts wholesome desires of body and spirit: Mercifully increase and establish in us, we beseech thee, the grace of holy discipline and healthy self-control; that we may fulfill our desires by the means which thou hast appointed, and for the ends thou ordainest; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Wonderful weekend to you all pic.twitter.com/RUXL4YTd2x
— Veritatis Cupitor (@English1Maiden) February 24, 2024
O God, the maker of heaven and earth, who didst give to thy venerable servant, the holy and gentle Polycarp, boldness to confess Jesus Christ as King and Saviour, and steadfastness to die for his faith: Give us grace, after his example, to share the cup of Christ and rise to eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
23 Feb 155: #Polycarp of Smyrna, who tradition has it was a #disciple of John, is martyred. He was the first recorded martyrdom in post-New Testament #church history. As told, he was burned at the stake, then stabbed when the fire failed to touch him. #ad https://t.co/H6noJB2dl6 pic.twitter.com/ktJDCGQU8q
— Today In History (@URDailyHistory) February 23, 2024
Almighty and eternal God, who has so made us of body, soul and spirit, that we live not by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth from thee: Make us to hunger for the spiritual food of thy Word; and as we trust thee for our daily bread, may we also trust thee to give us day by day the inward nourishment of that living truth which thou hast revealed to us in thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Thank goodness its Friday! I did see this on the way to the office which was nice anyways 🙂 hope you ha e a good day ahead! #FridayFeeling @StormHour @JonMitchellTV @Hudsonweather #rainbow pic.twitter.com/BIvgp1r6QX
— David Oxtaby (@Disc_light) February 23, 2024
God whose strength bears us up as on mighty wings: We rejoice in remembering thy athlete and missionary, Eric Liddell, to whom thou didst bestow courage and resolution in contest and in captivity; and we pray that we also may run with endurance the race that is set before us and persevere in patient witness, until we wear that crown of victory won for us by Jesus our Savior; who with thee and the Holy Spirit livest and reignest, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
21 February 1945. Olympic legend, Eric Liddell, died (aged 43). As a committed Christian, he refused to run in heats of the 100 metres at the 1924 Paris Olympics because they were held on a Sunday, but he won the 400 metres. His story featured in the film, Chariots of Fire. pic.twitter.com/GB6wJW9yg1
— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) February 21, 2024
O God, who willest not the death of a sinner: We beseech thee to aid and protect those who are exposed to grievous temptations; and grant that in obeying thy commandments they may be strengthened and supported by thy grace; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Dusting of snow on the tops – Eilean Donan Castle, Lochalsh, Scotland 🏴 22/02/24 @angie_weather @ThePhotoHour @StormHour @VisitScotland pic.twitter.com/n4qAur0ccc
— James MacInnes (@Macinnesplant) February 22, 2024
God of all wisdom, we offer thanks for John Henry Newman, whose eloquence bore witness that thy Church is one, holy, catholic and apostolic, and who didst make of his own life a pilgrimage towards thy truth. Grant that, inspired by his words and example, we may ever follow thy kindly light till we rest in thy bosom, with your dear Son Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, where heart speaks to heart eternally; for thou livest and reignest, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Today the Episcopal Church commemorates John Henry Newman, Priest and Theologian, 1890, who was born #OnThisDay in 1801
Image: Newman Window (Vivienne Haig 2001), Oriel College, Oxford, Photo by Fr. Gaurav Shroff, CC BY-SA 2.0 pic.twitter.com/PRqlusyUeo
— The Anglican Church in St Petersburg (@anglicanspb) February 21, 2024
O Heavenly Father, subdue in us whatever is contrary to thy holy will, that we may know how to please thee. Grant, O God, that we may never run into those temptations which in our prayers we desire to avoid. Lord, never permit our trials to be above our strength; through Jesus Christ our Saviour.
It's #WaterfallWednesday! #HullPot in #Ribblesdale is a collapsed cavern measuring 91 metres (300 ft) long by 18 metres (60 ft) wide by 18 metres (60 ft) deep.
In wet weather, the stream runs over the edge 💚 Just be careful standing close to the edge!
📸 Chris Wicks pic.twitter.com/kii7xo71VT
— Yorkshire Dales National Park (@yorkshire_dales) February 21, 2024
Almighty God, we bless thy Name for the witness of Frederick Douglass, whose impassioned and reasonable speech moved the hearts of people to a deeper obedience to Christ: Strengthen us also to speak on behalf of those in captivity and tribulation, continuing in the Word of Jesus Christ our Liberator; who with thee and the Holy Spirit dwelleth in glory everlasting. Amen.
20 Feb 1895: Abolitionist and former slave Frederick Douglass dies in Washington, D.C. He wrote several books including "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave" in 1845. #History #HistoryMatters #OTD #ad https://t.co/bFA6EuTgeg pic.twitter.com/IfQivcKNMS
— Today In History (@URDailyHistory) February 20, 2024
O Lord our God, grant us, we beseech thee, patience in troubles, humility in comforts, constancy in temptations, and victory over all our spiritual foes. Grant us sorrow for our sins, thankfulness for thy benefits, fear of thy judgment, love of thy mercies, and mindfulness of thy presence; now and for evermore.
Good morning all and a happy Tuesday! pic.twitter.com/4THo81pgl8
— David Oxtaby (@Disc_light) February 20, 2024
Blessed Lord, who wast tempted in all things like as we are, have mercy upon our frailty. Out of weakness give us strength; grant to us thy fear, that we may fear thee only; support us in time of temptation; embolden us in time of danger; help us to do thy work with good courage, and to continue thy faithful soldiers and servants unto our life’s end.
‘Bora da Pwllheli’ 😁☀️
‘Good morning Pwllheli’ 😁☀️@sixteenthCgirl @AledHall @hooson21 @ItsYourWales @Ruth_ITV @bootlegger1974 @StormHour @ThePhotoHour @sianharries_ @HCynwal @EleriSion @LouiseTalks @S4Ctywydd @DerekTheWeather @NickyZJohn @hawley_caroline pic.twitter.com/vQrq5Ze2Fx— Llelo Gruffudd (@Llelo2801) February 19, 2024
Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations, and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The orchard #silentsunday pic.twitter.com/YfiYAFNWhI
— Hayley Twigs in Hair Howard (@HayleyhHoward) February 18, 2024
O God, whose Son the Good Shepherd laid down his life for the sheep: We give thee thanks for thy faithful shepherd, Janani Luwum, who after his Savior’s example gave up his life for the people of Uganda. Grant us to be so inspired by his witness that we make no peace with oppression, but live as those who are sealed with the cross of Christ, who died and rose again, and now liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.O God, whose Son the Good Shepherd laid down his life for the sheep: We give thee thanks for thy faithful shepherd, Janani Luwum, who after his Savior’s example gave up his life for the people of Uganda. Grant us to be so inspired by his witness that we make no peace with oppression, but live as those who are sealed with the cross of Christ, who died and rose again, and now liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Today we join the rest of the world to honour a figure of the Church, the voice of people and communities in Uganda, Archbishop Janan Lawum.
Archbishop Janan Lawum teaches to speak truth to power always, a character that can open very many doors.@JanetMuseveni @JanetMuseveni pic.twitter.com/uf35qvAHfx
— Uganda National Students Association (UNSA) (@unsaugofficial) February 16, 2024