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St. Peter Damian (21 FEB)
“O holy Virgin, Mother of God, help those who implore your assistance. Turn toward us. Have you perhaps forgotten us because you have been elevated to a position close to God? No, certainly not. You know well in what danger you left us. You know the miserable condition of your servants. No, it would not… Continue reading
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Fredrick Douglass (20 FEB)
Almighty God, whose truth maketh us free: We bless thy Name for the witness of Frederick Douglass, whose impassioned and reasonable speech moved the hearts of a president and a people to a deeper obedience to Christ. Strengthen us also to be outspoken on behalf of those in captivity and tribulation, continuing in the Word… Continue reading
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St. Conrad of Piacenza (19 FEB)
Almighty God, You attracted Saint Conrad through his zeal for justice to serve You faithfully in the desert. Through his prayers may we live justly and piously, and happily succeed in coming to You. Amen. – Roman Catholic Prayer St. Conrad was a relatively “well-to-do” man whose carelessness and repentant heart turned his life around. The story begins with… Continue reading
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Fr. Martin Luther (18 FEB)
O God, our refuge and our strength: Thou didst raise up thy servant Martin Luther to reform and renew thy Church in the light of thy word. Defend and purify the Church in our own day and grant that, through faith, we may boldly proclaim the riches of thy grace which thou hast made known… Continue reading
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Archbishop Janani Luwum (17 FEB)
“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… Continue reading
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Unnecessary Backlash: A Response to the Retirement of the Holy Father
On 11 FEBRUARY 2013, it was announced that the Holy Father, the Bishop of Rome, Pope Benedict XVI will be retiring on 28 FEBRUARY 2013. There have been a multitude of reactions. Many are shocked by the suddenness of it all. Others are worried about the state of the Roman Catholic Church, and others, like comedian Bill… Continue reading
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St. Onesimus (16 FEB)
We thank you, Lord Jesus, for men like Onesimus who were willing to give their lives for their faith. We pray, Lord, that Onesimus and St. Paul and all the saints in heaven will pray for us that we also may be strong in our faith and always ready to be put to the test.… Continue reading
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Fr. Thomas Bray (15 FEB)
“O God of compassion, who didst open the eyes of thy servant Thomas Bray to see the needs of the Church in the New World, and didst lead him to found societies to meet those needs: Make the Church in this land diligent at all times to propagate the Gospel among those who have not… Continue reading
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Saints Cyril and Methodius (14 FEB)
“O God, who enlightened the Slavic peoples through the brothers Saints Cyril and Methodius, grant that our hearts may grasp the words of your teaching, and perfect us as a people of one accord in true faith and right confession. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the… Continue reading
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Ash Wednesday 2013
“Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our… Continue reading
Rev'd James M. Hairston 