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The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
78:41–73
I Samuel 21
Romans 2
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
80
Nehemiah 12 or 12:27–47
John 6:22–40
Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and to give more than we either desire or deserve: Pour down upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things for which we are not worthy to ask, except through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ our Savior; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Almighty God, you have surrounded us with a great cloud of witnesses: Grant that we, encouraged by the good example of your servant N., may persevere in running the race that is set before us, until at last, with him, we attain to your eternal joy; through Jesus Christ, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Or this: Almighty God, by your Holy Spirit you have made us one with your saints in heaven and on earth: Grant that in our earthly pilgrimage we may always be supported by this fellowship of love and prayer, and know ourselves to be surrounded by their witness to your power and mercy; for the sake of Jesus Christ, in whom all our intercessions are acceptable through the Spirit, and who lives and reigns with you and the same Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Joseph of Arimathea
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
81
I Samuel 22
Romans 3
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
83
Nehemiah 13 or 13:1–22, 30–31
John 6:41–71
Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your grace that your faithful people offer you true and laudable service: Grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
84
I Samuel 23
Romans 4
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
85
Hosea 1
John 7:1–24
Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your grace that your faithful people offer you true and laudable service: Grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
86; 87
I Samuel 24
Romans 5
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
88
Hosea 2
John 7:25–52
Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your grace that your faithful people offer you true and laudable service: Grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
The Lord is glorious in his saints: * O come, let us adore him.
89:1–18
I Samuel 25 or 25:1–19, 23–25, 32–42
Romans 6
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
89:19–51
Hosea 3
John 7:53–8:30
Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your grace that your faithful people offer you true and laudable service: Grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Almighty God, you gave your servant N. boldness to confess the Name of our Savior Jesus Christ before the rulers of this world, and courage to die for this faith: Grant that we may always be ready to give a reason for the hope that is in us, and to suffer gladly for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Oswald, King of Northumbria and Martyr, 642
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
The Lord has shown forth his glory: * O come, let us adore him.
27
Romans 7
Mark 9:2–10
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
80
Hosea 4
John 8:31–59
O God, who on the holy mount revealed to chosen witnesses your well-beloved Son, wonderfully transfigured, in raiment white and glistening: Mercifully grant that we, being delivered from the disquietude of this world, may by faith behold the King in his beauty; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Almighty God, you have surrounded us with a great cloud of witnesses: Grant that we, encouraged by the good example of your servant N., may persevere in running the race that is set before us, until at last, with him, we attain to your eternal joy; through Jesus Christ, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Or this: Almighty God, by your Holy Spirit you have made us one with your saints in heaven and on earth: Grant that in our earthly pilgrimage we may always be supported by this fellowship of love and prayer, and know ourselves to be surrounded by their witness to your power and mercy; for the sake of Jesus Christ, in whom all our intercessions are acceptable through the Spirit, and who lives and reigns with you and the same Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Thursday in the Tenth Week After Pentecost
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
The Lord is glorious in his saints: * O come, let us adore him.
90
I Samuel 26
Romans 8:1–17
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
91
Hosea 5
John 9
Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your grace that your faithful people offer you true and laudable service: Grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
O God, by your grace your servant N., kindled by the flame of your love, became a burning and shining light in your Church, turning pride into humility and error into truth: Grant that we may be set aflame with the same spirit of love and discipline, and walk before you as children of light; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
John Mason Neale, Priest and Reformer of the Church, 1866
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
The Lord is glorious in his saints: * O come, let us adore him.
92; 93
I Samuel 27
Romans 8:18–39
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
94
Hosea 6
John 10:1–21
Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your grace that your faithful people offer you true and laudable service: Grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
O God, our heavenly Father, you raised up your faithful servant N. to be a [Bishop and] pastor in your Church and to feed your flock: Give abundantly to all pastors the gifts of your Holy Spirit, that they may minister in your household as true servants of Christ and stewards of your divine mysteries; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Dominic, Priest and Friar, 1221
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
95; 96
I Samuel 28
Romans 9
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
97; 98
Hosea 7
John 10:22–42
Almighty God, give us the increase of faith, hope, and love; and, that we may obtain what you have promised, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Almighty and everlasting God, you kindled the flame of your love in the heart of your servant N. to manifest your compassion and mercy to the poor and the persecuted: Grant to us, your humble servants, a like faith and power of love, that we who give thanks for his righteous zeal may profit by his example; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Mary Sumner, Founder of the Mothers’ Union and Renewer of Society, 1921
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
The Lord is glorious in his saints: * O come, let us adore him.
99; 100; 101
I Samuel 29
Romans 10
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
102
Hosea 8
John 11:1–44
Almighty God, give us the increase of faith, hope, and love; and, that we may obtain what you have promised, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Almighty God, you gave your servant N. boldness to confess the Name of our Savior Jesus Christ before the rulers of this world, and courage to die for this faith: Grant that we may always be ready to give a reason for the hope that is in us, and to suffer gladly for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Laurence, Deacon and Martyr at Rome, 258
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
103
I Samuel 30 or 30:1–25
Romans 11
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
104
Hosea 9
John 11:45–57
Almighty God, give us the increase of faith, hope, and love; and, that we may obtain what you have promised, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
O God, your blessed Son became poor for our sake, and chose the Cross over the kingdoms of this world: Deliver us from an inordinate love of worldly things, that we, inspired by the devotion of your servant N., may seek you with singleness of heart, behold your glory by faith, and attain to the riches of your everlasting kingdom, where we shall be united with our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Clare, Abbess of Assisi, 1253
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
The Lord is glorious in his saints: * O come, let us adore him.
105:1–22
I Samuel 31
Romans 12
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
105:23–44
Hosea 10
John 12:1–19
Almighty God, give us the increase of faith, hope, and love; and, that we may obtain what you have promised, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
O God, our heavenly Father, you raised up your faithful servant N. to be a [Bishop and] pastor in your Church and to feed your flock: Give abundantly to all pastors the gifts of your Holy Spirit, that they may minister in your household as true servants of Christ and stewards of your divine mysteries; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Charles Inglis, First Bishop of Canada, 1787
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
The Lord is glorious in his saints: * O come, let us adore him.
106:1–18
II Samuel 1
Romans 13
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
106:19–46
Hosea 11
John 12:20–50
Almighty God, give us the increase of faith, hope, and love; and, that we may obtain what you have promised, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
O God, our heavenly Father, you raised up your faithful servant N. to be a [Bishop and] pastor in your Church and to feed your flock: Give abundantly to all pastors the gifts of your Holy Spirit, that they may minister in your household as true servants of Christ and stewards of your divine mysteries; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Jeremy Taylor, Bishop of Down and Connor, Teacher of the Faith, 1667
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
107:1–22
II Samuel 2 or 2:1–17, 26–31
Romans 14
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
107:23–43
Hosea 12
John 13
Almighty God, give us the increase of faith, hope, and love; and, that we may obtain what you have promised, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Almighty God, we give you thanks for the ministry of N., who labored that the Church of Jesus Christ might be one: Grant that we, instructed by his teaching and example, and knit together in unity by your Spirit, may ever stand firm upon the one foundation, which is Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Roger Schutz, Monk of Taizé and Ecumenist, 2005
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
108; 110
II Samuel 3 or 3:6–11, 17–39
Luke 1:26–38
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
109
Hosea 13
John 14:1–14
O God, you have taken to yourself the blessed Virgin Mary, mother of your incarnate Son: Grant that we, who have been redeemed by his blood, may share with her the glory of your eternal kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Almighty God, you have surrounded us with a great cloud of witnesses: Grant that we, encouraged by the good example of your servant N., may persevere in running the race that is set before us, until at last, with him, we attain to your eternal joy; through Jesus Christ, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Or this: Almighty God, by your Holy Spirit you have made us one with your saints in heaven and on earth: Grant that in our earthly pilgrimage we may always be supported by this fellowship of love and prayer, and know ourselves to be surrounded by their witness to your power and mercy; for the sake of Jesus Christ, in whom all our intercessions are acceptable through the Spirit, and who lives and reigns with you and the same Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Saturday in the Eleventh Week After Pentecost
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
111; 112
II Samuel 4
Romans 15
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
113; 114
Hosea 14
John 14:15–31
Keep your Church, O Lord, by your perpetual mercy; and because without you the frailty of our nature causes us to fall, keep us from all things hurtful, and lead us to all things profitable for our salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
115
II Samuel 5
Romans 16
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
116; 117
Joel 1
John 15:1–17
Keep your Church, O Lord, by your perpetual mercy; and because without you the frailty of our nature causes us to fall, keep us from all things hurtful, and lead us to all things profitable for our salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
119:1–24
II Samuel 6
Philippians 1:1–11
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
119:25–48
Joel 2 or 2:1–17, 28–32
John 15:18–27
Keep your Church, O Lord, by your perpetual mercy; and because without you the frailty of our nature causes us to fall, keep us from all things hurtful, and lead us to all things profitable for our salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
119:49–72
II Samuel 7
Philippians 1:12–30
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
119:73–88
Joel 3
John 16:1–15
Keep your Church, O Lord, by your perpetual mercy; and because without you the frailty of our nature causes us to fall, keep us from all things hurtful, and lead us to all things profitable for our salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
The Lord is glorious in his saints: * O come, let us adore him.
119:89–104
II Samuel 8
Philippians 2:1–11
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
119:105–128
Amos 1
John 16:16–33
Keep your Church, O Lord, by your perpetual mercy; and because without you the frailty of our nature causes us to fall, keep us from all things hurtful, and lead us to all things profitable for our salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
O God, your blessed Son became poor for our sake, and chose the Cross over the kingdoms of this world: Deliver us from an inordinate love of worldly things, that we, inspired by the devotion of your servant N., may seek you with singleness of heart, behold your glory by faith, and attain to the riches of your everlasting kingdom, where we shall be united with our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Bernard, Abbot of Clairvaux and Teacher of the Faith, 1153
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
The Lord is glorious in his saints: * O come, let us adore him.
119:129–152
II Samuel 9
Philippians 2:12–30
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
119:153–176
Amos 2
John 17
Keep your Church, O Lord, by your perpetual mercy; and because without you the frailty of our nature causes us to fall, keep us from all things hurtful, and lead us to all things profitable for our salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Almighty God, you gave your servant N. boldness to confess the Name of our Savior Jesus Christ before the rulers of this world, and courage to die for this faith: Grant that we may always be ready to give a reason for the hope that is in us, and to suffer gladly for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Jonathan Myrick Daniels, Martyr, 1965
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
118
II Samuel 10
Philippians 3
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
120; 121
Amos 3
John 18:1–27
Keep your Church, O Lord, by your perpetual mercy; and because without you the frailty of our nature causes us to fall, keep us from all things hurtful, and lead us to all things profitable for our salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
122; 123
II Samuel 11
Philippians 4
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
124; 125; 126
Amos 4
John 18:28–40
Let your continual mercy, O Lord, cleanse and defend your Church; and, because it cannot continue in safety without your help, protect and govern it always by your goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
127; 128
Colossians 1:1–20
Luke 6:12–16
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
129; 130; 131
Amos 5
John 19:1–37
Almighty and everlasting God, you gave your apostle Bartholomew grace truly to believe and to preach your Word: Grant that your Church may love what he believed and preach what he taught; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Almighty and everlasting God, you called your servant N. to preach the Gospel to the people of _________ [or to the __________ people]: Raise up in this and every land evangelists and heralds of your kingdom, that your Church may proclaim the unsearchable riches of our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Monday in the Thirteenth Week After Pentecost
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
132; 133
II Samuel 12 or 12:1–25
Colossians 1:21–2:7
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
134; 135
Amos 6
John 19:38–42
Let your continual mercy, O Lord, cleanse and defend your Church; and, because it cannot continue in safety without your help, protect and govern it always by your goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Almighty God, you have surrounded us with a great cloud of witnesses: Grant that we, encouraged by the good example of your servant N., may persevere in running the race that is set before us, until at last, with him, we attain to your eternal joy; through Jesus Christ, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Or this: Almighty God, by your Holy Spirit you have made us one with your saints in heaven and on earth: Grant that in our earthly pilgrimage we may always be supported by this fellowship of love and prayer, and know ourselves to be surrounded by their witness to your power and mercy; for the sake of Jesus Christ, in whom all our intercessions are acceptable through the Spirit, and who lives and reigns with you and the same Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Louis, King of France, 1270
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
136
II Samuel 13 or 13:1–29, 38–39
Colossians 2:8–19
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
137; 138
Amos 7
John 20
Let your continual mercy, O Lord, cleanse and defend your Church; and, because it cannot continue in safety without your help, protect and govern it always by your goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
139
II Samuel 14 or 14:1–21, 28
Colossians 2:20–3:11
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
141; 142
Amos 8
John 21
Let your continual mercy, O Lord, cleanse and defend your Church; and, because it cannot continue in safety without your help, protect and govern it always by your goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Almighty God, you have surrounded us with a great cloud of witnesses: Grant that we, encouraged by the good example of your servant N., may persevere in running the race that is set before us, until at last, with him, we attain to your eternal joy; through Jesus Christ, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Or this: Almighty God, by your Holy Spirit you have made us one with your saints in heaven and on earth: Grant that in our earthly pilgrimage we may always be supported by this fellowship of love and prayer, and know ourselves to be surrounded by their witness to your power and mercy; for the sake of Jesus Christ, in whom all our intercessions are acceptable through the Spirit, and who lives and reigns with you and the same Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Monica, Mother of Augustine of Hippo, 387
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
The Lord is glorious in his saints: * O come, let us adore him.
140
II Samuel 15 or 15:1–18, 23–25, 32–34
Colossians 3:12–25
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
143
Amos 9
Matthew 1:1–17
Let your continual mercy, O Lord, cleanse and defend your Church; and, because it cannot continue in safety without your help, protect and govern it always by your goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
O God, our heavenly Father, you raised up your faithful servant N. to be a [Bishop and] pastor in your Church and to feed your flock: Give abundantly to all pastors the gifts of your Holy Spirit, that they may minister in your household as true servants of Christ and stewards of your divine mysteries; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Augustine, Bishop of Hippo and Teacher of the Faith, 430
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
144
II Samuel 16
Colossians 4
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
145
Obadiah
Matthew 1:18–25
Let your continual mercy, O Lord, cleanse and defend your Church; and, because it cannot continue in safety without your help, protect and govern it always by your goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Almighty God, you have surrounded us with a great cloud of witnesses: Grant that we, encouraged by the good example of your servant N., may persevere in running the race that is set before us, until at last, with him, we attain to your eternal joy; through Jesus Christ, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Or this: Almighty God, by your Holy Spirit you have made us one with your saints in heaven and on earth: Grant that in our earthly pilgrimage we may always be supported by this fellowship of love and prayer, and know ourselves to be surrounded by their witness to your power and mercy; for the sake of Jesus Christ, in whom all our intercessions are acceptable through the Spirit, and who lives and reigns with you and the same Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Beheading of John the Baptist
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
The Lord is glorious in his saints: * O come, let us adore him.
146
II Samuel 17 or 17:1–23
Philemon
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
147
Jonah 1
Matthew 2
O Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow after us, that we may continually be given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Almighty God, we give you thanks for the ministry of N., who labored that the Church of Jesus Christ might be one: Grant that we, instructed by his teaching and example, and knit together in unity by your Spirit, may ever stand firm upon the one foundation, which is Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Charles Chapman Grafton, Bishop of Fond du Lac and Ecumenist, 1912
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
The Lord is glorious in his saints: * O come, let us adore him.
148
II Samuel 18 or 18:1–15, 19–33
Ephesians 1:1–14
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
149; 150
Jonah 2
Matthew 3
O Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow after us, that we may continually be given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Almighty and everlasting God, you called your servant N. to preach the Gospel to the people of _________ [or to the __________ people]: Raise up in this and every land evangelists and heralds of your kingdom, that your Church may proclaim the unsearchable riches of our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Aidan, Abbot-Bishop of Lindisfarne, Missionary to Northumbria, 651