O God, who by the preaching of thy blessed servant and bishop Ninian didst cause the light of the Gospel to shine in the land of Britain: Grant, we beseech thee, that, having his life and labors in remembrance, we may show forth our thankfulness by following the example of his zeal and patience; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

September 16 is the Lesser Festival of Ninian, Bishop of Galloway, Apostle to the Picts who died c.432. Depicted in cloister @ChesterCath by Frederick Charles Eden @StargazingAleta @carolyn_ra @scowcroft_sr @BSMGP @BeardyHowse @MrTimLane @citymuso pic.twitter.com/tVcjU1vNkC

— James P S Thomson (@JamesPSThomson2) September 16, 2023

O Father Almighty and God of all comfort; Look with compassion, we beseech thee, upon the little companies of our faithful brethren who, in lonely places of the world, are striving to uphold the banner of the Cross. If the comfort of human sympathy seem far from them, be thou their close companion, and pour into their hearts the spirit of hope; that they may steadfastly persevere, and be of good courage because of thy word, knowing that their labor is not in vain; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Stunning Charleston sunrise shared by https://t.co/elBYBaxLn2 #charleston #mountpleasant #cooperriverbridge #sunrise pic.twitter.com/6ybL2jRIng

— Charleston Daily (@ChuckTownDaily) September 16, 2023

Therefore, my brethren, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.

I entreat Eu-o′dia and I entreat Syn′tyche to agree in the Lord. And I ask you also, true yokefellow, help these women, for they have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand. Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

–Philippians 4:1-7

"September Morning on the River"#MonongahelaNationalForest #AlmostHeaven #WestVirginia #Highlands #StormHour #ThePhotoHour pic.twitter.com/7TBSUl44ro

— Thomas R Fletcher (@ThomasRFletcher) September 16, 2023