Almighty God, our heavenly Father, in whose hands are the living and the dead: We give thee thanks for all thy servants who have laid down their lives in the service of our country. Grant to them thy mercy and the light of thy presence; and give us such a lively sense of thy righteous will, that the work which thou hast begun in them may be perfected; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord. Amen.

Memorial Day. Remembrance.🙏🏻 @EdPiotrowski @medwick @DylanHudlerWXII @jamiearnoldWMBF @LeeHaywoodWX @dogwoodblooms @marioncaldwx @JustinMcKeeWx @StarboardRail @Jimmydreamsmb @CMorganWX @Christina4casts @AndrewWMBF @ScottyPowellWX @jgreenhillwx @TimBuckleyWX @matt_wx @clairefrywx pic.twitter.com/urYZzYX4Z8

— Mark Moore (@MMoore_hoops) May 25, 2026

Heavenly Father, who didst call thy servant Bede, while still a child, to devote his life to thy service in the disciplines of religion and scholarship: Grant that as he labored in the Spirit to bring the riches of thy truth to his generation, so we, in our various vocations, may strive to make thee known in all the world; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

May 25: Feast of Bede (673-735), priest of Gyruum (Jarrow), biblical scholar. Wrote Ecclesiastical History of the English People. When news of his death reached missionaries, Boniface wrote ‘the candle of the Church, lit by the Holy Spirit, was extinguished’. Originally May 26. pic.twitter.com/JCoQKakVEn

— North Ages (@NorthAges) May 25, 2026

Almighty God, on this day, through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, you revealed the way of eternal life to every race and nation: Pour out this gift anew, that by the preaching of the Gospel your salvation may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

It's Whitsun, Pentecost, the summer festival when the Holy Spirit descends with fire. In this Anglo-Saxon image the flames touch the lips of each apostle, and even the sky has turned fiery red.

'Tongues of fire they had, when with love they preached the glory of God' (Ælfric) pic.twitter.com/M9rJHgDYtU

— Eleanor Parker (@ClerkofOxford) May 24, 2026

O God, who in the exaltation of thy Son Jesus Christ dost sanctify thy universal Church: Shed abroad in every race and nation the gift of the Holy Spirit; that the work wrought by his power at the first preaching of the gospel may now be extended throughout the whole world; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord.

24th May is the feast of Pentecost.

BL Arundel 157; Psalter of the Virgin Mary, and Little Office of the Virgin Mary; 13th century; England, Central (Oxford); f.12v @BLMedieval pic.twitter.com/dQb9gLS36W

— Ennius (@red_loeb) May 23, 2026

As the heavens declare thy glory, O God, and the firmament showeth thy handiwork, we bless thy Name for the gifts of knowledge and insight thou didst bestow upon Nicolaus Copernicus and Johannes Kepler; and we pray that thou wouldst continue to advance our understanding of thy cosmos, for our good and for thy glory; through Jesus Christ, the firstborn of all creation, who with thee and the Holy Spirit livest and reignest, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Today is November 15. #OTD in 1630 astronomer Johannes Kepler passed away. He discovered three major laws of planetary motion. Kepler’s discoveries turned Nicolaus Copernicus’s Sun-centered system into a dynamic universe. pic.twitter.com/kwCCXSZjSj

— Mario Livio (@Mario_Livio) November 15, 2024

Glory be to thee, O Christ our Prophet, who didst reveal and interpret thy Father’s will and all saving truth to the world.

            Glory be to thee, O Christ our Priest, who didst offer thyself a sacrifice for sin and ever livest to make intercession for us.

            Glory be to thee, O Christ our King, who dost give laws to thy people, and dost govern and protect us in thy love, and who reignest with the Father and the Holy Spirit now and for evermore.

Bonne fête de #Ascension à tous les Chrétiens et plus particulièrement aux Chrétiens dans le monde entier persécutés en raison de leur foi 🙏#Ascension2026 pic.twitter.com/pRNHZ4ZtJQ

— MClaudeVoinçon 🇫🇷Ⓜ️ (@voinconmc) May 14, 2026

Most Merciful God, who didst vouchsafe to bless thy servant Helena with such grace and devotion to thee that she didst venerate the very footsteps of our Savior; Grant unto us the same grace that, aided by her prayers and example, we too may evermore behold thy glory in the cross of thy Son. Through the same Jesus Christ our Lord; who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Saint of the day.
Today we commemorate Helena. https://t.co/MlPm0ndcXX pic.twitter.com/SMwFUCYjF9

— Christ Lutheran Church Richmond, VA (@clcrva) May 21, 2026

Almighty God, who after thy Son had ascended on high didst send forth thy Spirit in the Church to draw all men unto thee; Fulfill, we beseech thee, this thy gracious purpose, and in the fullness of time gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven and which are on earth; even in him, who is the head over all things in the Church which is his body, Jesus Christ our Lord.

–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)

Golden sunrise – Ardvasar, Isle of Skye #Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 pic.twitter.com/rrFSIWHzVX

— James MacInnes (@Macinnesplant) May 22, 2026

Almighty God, by the proclamation of thy Word all nations are drawn to thee: Make us desire, like John Eliot, to share thy Good News with those whom we encounter, so that all people may come to a saving knowledge of thee; through Jesus Christ our Savior, who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Almighty God, who in a rude and barbarous age didst raise up thy deacon Alcuin to rekindle the light of learning: Illumine our minds, we pray thee, that amid the uncertainties and confusions of our own time we may show forth thine eternal truth, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

May 20: Feast of Alcuin (Ealhwine) (†804), scholar and theologian. He was born in Northumbria and educated at the cathedral school in York. In 781, he met Charlemagne, who he became a key advisor to. In 796 he became abbot of St Martin at Tours. Alcuin, centre, depicted c.831 pic.twitter.com/qHqG8eLZaT

— North Ages (@NorthAges) May 20, 2026

O God, Who by Thine Almighty Word dost enlighten every man that cometh into the world: enlighten, we beseech Thee, the hearts of us Thy servants by the glory of Thy grace, that we may ever think such things as are worthy and well-pleasing to Thy Majesty, and love Thee with a perfect heart; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

–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)

Langzaam richting beter en warmer weer. Fijne woensdag😀 #zonsondergang pic.twitter.com/dcmR9gP7le

— Tjark Dieterman (@DietermanTjark) May 20, 2026

O God of truth and beauty, who didst richly endow thy Bishop Dunstan with skill in music and the working of metals, and with gifts of administration and reforming zeal: Teach us, we beseech thee, to see in thee the source of all our talents, and move us to offer them for the adornment of worship and the advancement of true religion; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Today is the Feast of St. Dunstan of Canterbury.

His multifaceted legacy includes his time as Archbishop of Canterbury, his reform of the monasteries, and as royal advisor to the Kings of Wessex.
He is Patron Saint of musicians and bellringers. He is depicted with tongs. pic.twitter.com/ihhpmkkUuE

— Ninefold Kyrie (@Gda1238) May 19, 2026

O God, whose dearly beloved Son was, by thy mighty power, exalted that he might prepare a place in thy kingdom of glory for them that love thee: So lead and uphold us, O merciful Lord, that we may both follow the holy steps of his life here upon earth, and may enter with him hereafter into thy everlasting rest; that where he is, we may also be; through the merits of the same Jesus Christ our Lord.

Tuesday views across Wensleydale 🌿

Looking towards Bolton Castle, where history and landscape sit side by side.

📸 Wendy McDonnell | #YorkshireDales #TuesdayThoughts pic.twitter.com/pKrpK79ocU

— Yorkshire Dales National Park (@yorkshire_dales) May 19, 2026

Heavenly Father we give thanks this day for the life and ministry of Feradach mac Cormaic, abbot of Iona. Grant that by your Spirit we may follow his example and walk in truth and lead with wisdom, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you forever, Amen.

May 18: Feast of Feradach mac Cormaic (†880), abbot of Iona. He was probably behind the protective spiriting away of Columba’s relics to Ireland in 878. Flann mac Maíle Dúin succeeded him. 📸August Schwerdfeger pic.twitter.com/hVmeDi7zFY

— North Ages (@NorthAges) May 18, 2026

O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting.  Amen.

Good morning from Cambridge. Have a good week#Cambridge pic.twitter.com/aVo7GXxd58

— Sandy De Born (@SandyDeBorn) May 18, 2026

O God, whose blessed Son, our great High Priest, has entered once for all into the holy place, and ever liveth to intercede on our behalf: Grant that we, sanctified by the offering of his body, may draw near with full assurance of faith by the way which he has dedicated for us, and evermore serve thee, the living God; through the same thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee, O Father, and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end.

M29 (NGC 6913) is a beautiful, fairly bright stellar cluster located about 4,000 light years away in Cygnus, the Swan. Relatively small, the cluster lies in a rich, crowded area of our Galaxy, close to the bright northern sky beacon, Sadr, Gamma Cygni. 📷 Adam Block #NGC6913 #M29 pic.twitter.com/51EwFh37y1

— Lee-Anne Gibbon (@LeeAnneGibbon1) May 17, 2026

O God, steadfast in the midst of persecution, by whose providence the blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church: As the martyrs of the Sudan refused to abandon Christ even in the face of torture and death, and so by their sacrifice brought forth a plenteous harvest, may we, too, be steadfast in our faith in Jesus Christ; who with thee and the Holy Spirit livest and reignest, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Almighty God, you gave your servants, the holy martyrs of Sudan, boldness to confess the Name of our Savior Jesus Christ before the rulers of this world, and courage to die for this faith: … pic.twitter.com/7Whp12CMLn

— The Seabury Society (@SeaburySociety) May 16, 2020

Blessed art thou, O Lord God Almighty, the Ancient of Days, who hast set thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord upon the glorious throne of thy kingdom, exalted far above all peoples, all places, all times, eternally; that he who hath worn our flesh, and borne our manhood into the holy of holies, should henceforth pour down heavenly gifts upon his brethren, and be both our righteous judge and most merciful intercessor; to whom with thee, O Father, and thee, O Holy Spirit, one God, be ascribed all might, majesty, dominion, and praise, now and for ever.

Over The Border. 9°C and blue skies. Pheasants. pic.twitter.com/lXo34akyVj

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

O Lord Jesus Christ, who after thy resurrection didst manifestly appear to thine apostles, and in their sight didst ascend into heaven to prepare a place for us: Grant that, being risen with thee, we may lift up our hearts continually to seek thee where thou art, and never cease to serve thee faithfully here on earth; until at last, when thou comest again, thou shalt receive us unto thyself; who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end.

The Ascension of Christ by Salvador Dali, 1958 pic.twitter.com/DSAbTUDTX6

— Archetype Vision (@ArchetypeVision) April 30, 2026

O Almighty God, who by thy holy apostle hast taught us to set our affection on things above: Grant us so to labour in this life as ever to be mindful of our citizenship in those heavenly places whither our Saviour Christ is gone before; to whom with thee, O Father, and thee, O Holy Ghost, be all honour and glory, world without end.

"Viri Galilaei, quid admiramini aspicientes in caelum? Hic Iesus qui assumptus est a vobis in caelum, sic veniet. Quemadmodum vidistis eum ascendentem in caelum"@Charlottesrabt#art #painting
The Ascension, Benjamin West 1738–1820 https://t.co/tN7HPQAyhG pic.twitter.com/sAFThgYoa2

— Miguel Calabria (@MiguelCalabria3) June 3, 2020

Set us free, O God, from all false desires, vain ambitious, and all that wouldst separate us from thee, that like thy servant Pachomius we might give ourselves fully to a life of discipleship, seeking thee alone and serving those whom thou hast given us to serve. All this we ask through Jesus Christ, our only mediator and advocate. Amen.

Today we celebrate Saint Pachomius the Great! pic.twitter.com/jVIXSBv4pj

— Basilica.ro (EN) (@BasilicaNews) May 15, 2026

Almighty and everlasting God, who hast willed to restore all things in thy well-beloved Son, the King and Lord of all: Mercifully grant that all peoples and nations, divided and wounded by sin, may be brought under the gentle yoke of his most loving rule; who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth, ever one God, world without end.

Wishing you a fabulous Friday from North Yorkshire 😊 pic.twitter.com/DTptYwQ8ss

— Nicky (@NickyJohnsonNY) May 15, 2026

O Thou merciful and loving High Priest, who hast passed within the veil and art in the presence of the Father: Help us with thy mighty intercession, that, our unworthiness being clothed upon with thy perfect righteousness, we may stand accepted in the day of thy coming; who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end.

'Hail the day that sees him rise'

Today is #AscensionDay, when we celebrate Christ's Ascension into Heaven, forty days after Easter.

Everyone is welcome to join us for Sung Eucharist at 5pm (BST), either in the Abbey or via our livestream. The service will be sung by… pic.twitter.com/R9hXxQIiig

— Westminster Abbey (@wabbey) May 14, 2026

Loving God, we bless thy Name for Frances Perkins, who in faithfulness to her baptism envisioned a society in which all may live in health and decency: Help us, following her example and in union with her prayers, to contend tirelessly for justice and for the protection of all, that we may be faithful followers of Jesus Christ; who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

10 April 1880: Labor Secretary Frances #Perkins is born in #Boston, Massachusetts. She was the first #female cabinet member and is the longest service #Labor Secretary, having served from March 4, 1933 until June 30, 1945. #history #OTD #HappyBirthday #ad https://t.co/ShRi75iIoJ pic.twitter.com/jyzWRhB7Tv

— Today In History (@URDailyHistory) April 10, 2022

Almighty Father, Lord of heaven and earth: Of thy great goodness, we beseech thee to give and preserve to our use the fruits of the earth, the treasures of the mines, and the harvest of the sea, so as in due time we may enjoy them with thanksgiving; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Robert de Mowbray, rebel earl of Northumbria, refused to attend the Whitsun court of William II, Rufus, king of the English, at Windsor #OTD in 1095. William ordered a siege castle named Malveisin, ‘bad neighbour’, be built before Bamburgh. Robert was later seized. 📸Ian Capper pic.twitter.com/g2dRPfQztp

— North Ages (@NorthAges) May 13, 2026

O God, who in your mercy called your servant Saint Brendan and gifted him with the courage and the wisdom to act as a peacemaker at the Synod of Meath, help us and bring reconciliation to your church and our troubled world., through Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit ever liveth and reigneth in glory everlasting, Amen (moved from earlier in May).

9 May, 29 Nov: St Brendan "the elder" (d. 565-573) of Biorra/#Birr #Offaly. 1 of 12 Apostles of Ireland! Studied under St Finian of Clonard. Prophet; at synod of Teltown spoke on St Columba's behalf. Birr later produced 8/9th C MacRegol/Rushworth Gospels, now in @bodleianlibs! pic.twitter.com/RtR4Jodqo6

— Irish History Bitesize! (@lorraineelizab6) May 9, 2026

Almighty God, Lord of heaven and earth, in whom we live and move and have our being: We beseech thee to send thine abundant blessing upon the earth that it may bring forth its fruits in due season; and grant that we, being filled with thy bounty, may evermore give thanks unto thee, who art the giver of all good; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Een stuk kouder opeens, een gure wind en plaatselijk buitjes. Fijne dinsdag😀 #zonsondergang pic.twitter.com/MO2Rr3bd7Y

— Tjark Dieterman (@DietermanTjark) May 12, 2026

Holy God, who dwellest with them that are of a contrite and humble spirit; Revive our spirits; purify us from deceitful lusts; and cloth us in righteousness and true holiness; though Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God now and for ever. Amen.

Johann Arndt (1555–1621) was a faithful German Lutheran pastor, who wrote ‘True Christianity’ deeply influencing Lutheranism. While some saw him as ‘too mystical,’ his Christ-centered devotion was rooted in Luther’s theology. Law/Gospel, repentance/faith. Arndt kept them together pic.twitter.com/yoQl2RIAS4

— Shepherds of Light (@YardenaNhura) January 29, 2025

O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Good morning! #SunsetBeach @EdPiotrowski @medwick @DylanHudlerWXII @jamiearnoldWMBF @LeeHaywoodWX @dogwoodblooms @marioncaldwx @JustinMcKeeWx @StarboardRail @ThePhotoHour @CMorganWX @Christina4casts @AndrewWMBF @ScottyPowellWX @jgreenhillwx @TimBuckleyWX @matt_wx @clairefrywx pic.twitter.com/y3YC7Bq2Dd

— Mark Moore (@MMoore_hoops) May 11, 2026

Almighty and merciful God, from whom cometh every good and perfect gift: Bless, we beseech thee, the labours of thy people, and cause the earth to bring forth her fruits abundantly in their season, that we may with grateful hearts give thanks to thee for the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God world without end.

"The poetry of the earth is never dead."
~ John Keats

Flower Meadow in the North
🎨 Harald Sohlberg (1905) pic.twitter.com/0HyTKNMAwc

— Cian McCarthy (@arealmofwonder) May 10, 2026