Heavenly Father, whose Son did pray that we all might be one: deliver us, we beseech thee, from arrogance and prejudice, and give us wisdom and forbearance, that, following thy servant Charles Henry Brent, we may be united in one family with all who confess the Name of thy Son Jesus Christ: who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Commemoration of Charles Henry Brent (1862 – 1929). He was the Episcopal Church's first Missionary Bishop of the Philippine Islands; Chaplain General of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I; and Bishop of the Episcopal Church's Diocese of Western New York. pic.twitter.com/K0nJSYCFYL

— Margery Kempe's Chivalric Prayer Fellowship ✝️ (@MKCPFellowship) March 27, 2025

Almighty and most merciful God, who hast given thy Son to die for our sins and to obtain eternal redemption for us through his own blood: Let the merit of his spotless sacrifice, we beseech thee, purge our consciences from dead works to serve thee, the living God, that we may receive the promise of eternal inheritance in Christ Jesus our Lord; to whom with thee and the Holy Ghost be honour and glory, world without end.

Na een mooie rustige start was het een komen en gaan van maartse buien. Fijne vrijdag😀 #zonsopkomst pic.twitter.com/0DcFu5Ye87

— Tjark Dieterman (@DietermanTjark) March 27, 2026

Loving God, who hast made us all thy children by adoption in Jesus Christ: May we, following the example of thy servant Richard Allen, proclaim liberty to all who are enslaved and captive in this world; through Jesus Christ, Savior of all, who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

#OTD February 14, 1760
Richard Allen, the first black man ordained in the Methodist Episcopal Church (1799), and founder of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in 1816, was born in slavery in Philadelphia. pic.twitter.com/NdyqrDiWNT

— ☧ Today in Christian History (@HistoricalRook) February 14, 2023

O God, who by the cross and passion of thy Son Jesus Christ didst save and deliver mankind: Grant that by steadfast faith in the merits of that holy sacrifice we may find help and salvation, and may triumph in the power of his victory; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord.

Beautiful sunrise in North East Fife. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 pic.twitter.com/SBDhjveE1E

— James Melville 🚜 (@JamesMelville) March 26, 2026

We beseech thee, O Lord, pour thy grace into our hearts; that we who have known the incarnation of thy Son Jesus Christ, announced by an angel to the Virgin Mary, may by his cross and passion be brought unto the glory of his resurrection; who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Today is the feast of the Annunciation to the Virgin Mary, 'Lady Day'. In England it was once the spring quarter-day, when contracts would begin and servants took new jobs, and until 1752 it was also the start of the New Year. A day for new beginnings, new life of many kinds. pic.twitter.com/7ece3F2v3P

— Eleanor Parker (@ClerkofOxford) March 25, 2026

Thanks be to thee, O Lord Jesus Christ, for all the benefits which thou hast given us, for all the pains and insults which thou hast borne for us.  O most merciful Redeemer, Friend and Brother, may we know thee more clearly, love thee more dearly, and follow thee more nearly, now and for evermore.

Gorgeous cherry blossom from the Botanic Garden in #Cambridge @CUBotanicGarden pic.twitter.com/QPp3qQ1mBc

— Sandy De Born (@SandyDeBorn) March 25, 2026

Almighty God, who didst call thy servant Oscar Romero to be a voice for the voiceless poor, and to give his life as a seed of freedom and a sign of hope: Grant that, inspired by his sacrifice and the example of the martyrs of El Salvador, we may without fear or favor witness to thy Word who abideth, thy Word who is Life, even Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy Spirit, be praise and glory now and for ever. Amen.

#OTD in 1980, St. Oscar Romero gave a sermon with an appeal to El Salvador's soldiers: “I beg you, I implore you, I order you in the name of God, stop the repression!” The next day, he was shot and killed while celebrating Mass in a hospital chapel.

🔗 https://t.co/xWdDokfj6P pic.twitter.com/3EaQWyoOMN

— Jesuit News (@jesuitnews) March 23, 2026

O God, whose blessed Son did overcome death for our salvation: Mercifully grant that we, who have his glorious passion in remembrance, may take up our cross daily and follow him; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

''Up early for the sunrise in Whitby this morning and it didn't disappoint'' pic.twitter.com/yCyg6YBdht

— North Yorkshire (@visitnorthyork) March 24, 2026

Almighty God, who willest to be glorified in thy saints, and didst raise up thy servant Gregory the Illuminator to be a light in the world, and to preach the Gospel to the people of Armenia: Shine, we pray thee, in our hearts, that we also in our generation may show forth thy praise, who hast called us out of darkness into thy marvelous light; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

#OnThisDay
March 23, 332:
(traditional date)
Gregory the Illuminator, the missionary who led Armenia to become the first Christian nation, dies. Before Constantine embraced Christianity, Gregory converted King Tiridates III, leading much of the kingdom to follow. He became… pic.twitter.com/l5XgyMiero

— ☧ Today in Christian History (@HistoricalRook) March 23, 2025

Most merciful God,
who by the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ
delivered and saved the world:
grant that by faith in him who suffered on the cross
we may triumph in the power of his victory;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.

Monday morning vibe. Have a good day everyone 🥰 pic.twitter.com/HjHQYHrpSK

— Andrew Edwards (@AndrewOpera) March 23, 2026

Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of this world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Early Morning Sunlight. 6°C and rather chilly. Wagtails. pic.twitter.com/BOP7wlluBW

— Yorkshire Wolds Weather (@WeatherWolds) March 22, 2026

Almighty God, who didst give to thy servant Thomas Ken grace and courage to bear witness to the truth before rulers and kings: Give us also thy strength that, following his example, we may constantly defend what is right, boldly reprove what is evil, and patiently suffer for the truth’s sake, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, now and ever.

12 Feb 1689: Having refused to swear allegiance to William III & Mary II, Thomas Ken, Bishop of Bath & Wells leaves the House of Lords – never to return (New College, University of Oxford) pic.twitter.com/do58IRHMIq

— John McCafferty (@jdmccafferty) February 12, 2025

Blessed are all Thy saints, O God and King, who have travelled over the tempestuous sea of this life and have made the harbour of peace and felicity.  Watch over us who are still on dangerous voyage; and remember such as lie exposed to the rough storms of trouble and temptations.  Frail is our vessel, and the ocean is wide; but as in thy mercy Thou hast set our course, so steer the vessel of our life towards the everlasting shore of peace, and bring us at length to the quiet haven of our heart’s desire, where Thou, O God, art blessed and livest and reignest for ever.

–Robert W. Rodenmayer, ed., The Pastor’s Prayerbook: Selected and arranged for various occasions (New York: Oxford University Press, 1960)

Lan yn gynnar i ddalai’n gwawrio cyn bwrw am Llunden…bore da i chi a joiwch y penwythnos x

Up dawn’s crack (oh matron) to catch this beautiful sunrise before heading to London…bore da and enjoy your weekend x pic.twitter.com/fq8rRVwBN7

— Aled Hall 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 (@AledHall) March 21, 2026

O Lord Jesus Christ, who didst feed the multitude by the lakeside, using the humble gifts of a boy’s generous impulse, and a disciple’s faith in thy power: Help us in thy Church to call forth such generosity in others, and strengthen our faith that the hungry millions can be fed; for thy name’s sake.

Good morning from Cambridge. Wonderful magnolias in flower everywhere #FlowersOnFriday #magnolia pic.twitter.com/BGsZl0mTrG

— Sandy De Born (@SandyDeBorn) March 20, 2026

O God, who from the family of your servant David raised up Joseph to be the guardian of your incarnate Son and the spouse of his virgin mother: Give us grace to imitate his uprightness of life and his obedience to your commands; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

SAINT JOSEPH, EPOUX DE LA BIENHEUREUSE VIERGE MARIE.
« Il l’a sanctifié dans sa foi et dans sa douceur, et il l’a choisi entre tous les hommes. » (Qo 45)
[Guido Reni, 1640] pic.twitter.com/7BtbfoyJmo

— Gloria ! (@Gloria_T_Domine) March 19, 2026

O Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who art thyself the bread of life, and hast promised that he who comes to thee shall never hunger: Grant us faith truly to partake of thee through Word and Sacrament, that we may find refreshment of spirit and be strengthened for thy service; who livest and reignest with the Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end.

Good morning from the #WelshMarches. A perfectly clear sky. The blackbird on the gate started singing at 5.30. pic.twitter.com/g6WH8sZgTM

— Anne O'Brien (@anne_obrien) March 19, 2026

Strengthen, O Lord, we beseech thee, the bishops of thy Church in their special calling to be teachers and ministers of the Sacraments, that they, like thy servant Cyril of Jerusalem, may effectively instruct thy people in Christian faith and practice; and that we, taught by them, may enter more fully into celebration of the Paschal mystery; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop, Doctor of the Church (386)

As a simple priest he instructed catechumens during Lent. His teachings are saturated with Holy Scripture, his primary surviving work is a collection of 23 catechetical lectures for Baptism. The Arians exiled him thrice. pic.twitter.com/hryZPQNQyl

— Memento Mori (@TempusFugit4016) March 18, 2026

O Lord and heavenly Father, who hast given unto us thy people the true bread that cometh down from heaven, even thy Son Jesus Christ: Grant that our souls may so be fed by him who giveth life unto the world, that we may abide in him and he in us, and thy Church be filled with the power of his unending life; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord.

St Andrews church and the Hopper mausoleum. pic.twitter.com/NfvY9FqRBC

— Jim Scott (@jimscottphoto) March 18, 2026

Almighty God, who in thy providence didst choose thy servant Patrick to be the apostle of the Irish people, to bring those who were wandering in darkness and error to the true light and knowledge of thee: Grant us so to walk in that light, that we may come at last to the light of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and ever.

Today's the feast of St Patrick, 5th Century Romano-British missionary to Ireland. He stands with St George in glass by the Harry Clarke workshop, c1950 in Plymouth Cathedral. He's one of the patron saints of Ireland, particularly associated with the Irish diaspora. pic.twitter.com/Jn7sRLoPve

— Simon Knott (@SimoninSuffolk) March 17, 2026

Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Na een bewolkte start met wat regen werd het een prachtige dag. Fijne dinsdag😀 #zonsondergang pic.twitter.com/6iT6N9IFHS

— Tjark Dieterman (@DietermanTjark) March 17, 2026

Grant us, O Lord, to rejoice in beholding the bliss of the heavenly Jerusalem; that as she is the home and mother of the multitude of the saints, we also may be counted worthy to have our portion within her; through thine only begotten Son, our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Over The Fence. 6°C and a bright start. Daffodils pic.twitter.com/RseIzCKeLt

— Yorkshire Wolds Weather (@WeatherWolds) March 16, 2026

 Almighty God, who lookest upon the inward man, forbid us in thy presence the vain endeavor to hide from thee what we have thought and done and truly are.  Give us candor to acknowledge freely to thee what must be forever hidden from the knowledge of others, and may no false shame keep us from confessing those sins which no proper shame kept us from committing; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

–Robert W. Rodenmayer, ed., The Pastor’s Prayerbook: Selected and arranged for various occasions (New York: Oxford University Press, 1960)

Sunset – Gillean Beach, Achnacloich, Isle of Skye #Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @ThePhotoHour @StormHour @VisitScotland pic.twitter.com/rKLpsQdWIo

— James MacInnes (@Macinnesplant) March 13, 2026

Most gracious God, by the calling of thy servant James Theodore Holly thou gavest us our first bishop of African-American heritage. In his quest for life and freedom, he led thy people from bondage into a new land and established the Church in Haiti. Grant that, inspired by his testimony, we may overcome our prejudice and honor those whom thou callest from every family, language, people, and nation; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

James Theodore Holly emigrationist, missionary, and bishop, was born in Washington, D.C.

In 1874 he was consecrated missionary bishop of Haiti at Grace Church New York City, becoming the first African American Bishop in the Episcopal Church.

James Theodore Holly died in… pic.twitter.com/5EZhtOHq7z

— MACCEXCLUSIVESAPPAREL (@maccexclusives2) March 13, 2024

O Eternal God, who through thy Son our Lord hast promised a blessing upon those who hear thy Word and faithfully keep it: Open our ears, we humbly beseech thee, to hear what thou sayest, and enlighten our minds, that what we hear we may understand, and understanding may carry into good effect by thy bounteous prompting; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord.

Morning Lanes. 5°C and breezy. Blackbirds. pic.twitter.com/abgPFwWBdg

— Yorkshire Wolds Weather (@WeatherWolds) March 13, 2026

Almighty and merciful God, who didst raise up Gregory of Rome to be a servant of the servants of God, and didst inspire him to send missionaries to preach the Gospel to the English people: Preserve in thy Church the catholic and apostolic faith they taught, that thy people, being fruitful in every good work, may receive the crown of glory that fadeth not away; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

"The Lord of men and of angels, has sent you His epistles for your life’s advantage – and yet you neglect to read them eagerly. Study them, I beg you, and meditate daily on the words of your Creator. Learn the heart of God in the words of God" – St. Gregory the Great pic.twitter.com/0Kkl0Lv8hV

— Memento Mori (@TempusFugit4016) March 12, 2026

Lord Christ, almighty Saviour, we cry to thee for aid against our strong enemy.  O thou who art the Stronger than the strong, deliver us, we pray thee, from the evil one, and take sole possession of our hearts and minds; that filled with thy Spirit we may henceforth devote our lives to thy service, and therein find our perfect freedom; for the honour of thy great name.

Likely, the exact spot of the Viking landings on Lindisfarne. pic.twitter.com/vZPKflnxmY

— Jim Scott (@jimscottphoto) March 12, 2026

Gracious God, we thank you for the life and witness of Saint Kessog, who brought the light of the Gospel to the lands of Scotland. Grant us grace that we may follow his example, be resolute in our faith even amidst great challenges, and bring peace, hope and love to everyone to whom we minister through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit ever reigns, one God over all. Amen (moved from yesterday).

Things named after St Kessog:
1. Kessog bridge📷
2. #Kessock area of #Inverness
3. Kessog oil field in the North Sea📷!

St Kessog often depicted in military dress holding a bent bow with an arrow in it, or sword! Claimed he was a soldier saint! 🎨Alan Lees. pic.twitter.com/HnOVlqxyVr

— Irish History Bitesize! (@lorraineelizab6) March 10, 2020

O Thou who hast prepared a place for my soul, prepare my soul for that place.  Prepare it with holiness; prepare it with desire; and even while it sojourneth upon earth, let it dwell in heaven with thee, beholding the beauty of thy countenance and the glory of thy saints, now and for evermore.

Good Morning and a happy Wednesday – Hay Wood, Baddesley Clinton pic.twitter.com/IWdDpXWVEE

— Terry (@No1GhostDog) March 11, 2026