Almighty God, by whose grace and power thy holy martyr Alban triumphed over suffering and was faithful even unto death: Grant to us, who now remember him with thanksgiving, to be so faithful in our witness to thee in this world, that we may receive with him the crown of life; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

22 June, @churchofengland remembers #Alban, first Christian known to have been martyred in British Isles. A pagan, he had been led to Christian faith by a fleeing priest & gave himself up in the man’s place. @StAlbansCath is on the site of his burial place. #StAlbans #martyralban pic.twitter.com/zOTAssItCR

— Revd Nicholas Pye (@RevdPye) June 22, 2026

Almighty God,
you have broken the tyranny of sin
and have sent the Spirit of your Son into our hearts
whereby we call you Father:
give us grace to dedicate our freedom to your service,
that we and all creation may be brought
to the glorious liberty of the children of God;
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.

Good morning from the Applecross area in the northwest Highlands of Scotland. The Isle of Skye is over the water. Weather is set fair, and I’m in landscape heaven. Have a lovely Monday wherever you find yourself today.#MondayMotivation #MondayVibes pic.twitter.com/aBwZo27Q0c

— Kate Sheehan-Finn🇮🇪🇪🇺✍️📖🏛🏺 (@KatesfWriter) June 22, 2026

Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people; but Jesus said, “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” And he laid his hands on them and went away.

And behold, one came up to him, saying, “Teacher, what good deed must I do, to have eternal life?” And he said to him, “Why do you ask me about what is good? One there is who is good. If you would enter life, keep the commandments.” He said to him, “Which?” And Jesus said, “You shall not kill, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not steal, You shall not bear false witness, Honor your father and mother, and, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” The young man said to him, “All these I have observed; what do I still lack?” Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful; for he had great possessions.

–Matthew 19:13-22

News 8 Sunrise 😎@Brennan_Somers @OranSpitzer @JamesGilbertWX pic.twitter.com/j7PZ4s6vQa

— Jeff Nasca (@JNasca) June 22, 2026