V. From our enemies defend us, O Christ;

mercy and grace to the living; pardon and rest to the dead

He has cast down the mighty from their thrones

Confessions may be heard anytime and anywhere.

Today, we thank God for St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra! He is remembered for his generosity, charity, and (probably legendary) humorous defence of Trinitarian theology when he slapped "a certain Arian" at the First Council of Nicaea

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. Then when you call upon me and come and pray to me, I will hear you. When you search for me, you will find me, if you seek me with all your heart. —Jeremiah 29

A friend gifted me all these wonderful old books passed down from their family, the oldest being from 1830! Two bibles, a miniature travel prayer book, and Little Flowers of St. Francis. Each of them is in different stages of disrepair but I’m going to make sure to keep using them 🕯️

our common life depends upon each other's toil

The Father incomprehensible, the Son incomprehensible, and the Holy Ghost incomprehensible.

"Drink ye all of this; for this is my Blood of the New Testament, which is shed for you, and for many, for the remission of sins. Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me."

He has cast down the mighty from their thrones

*taps the sign*

The ancient praise-shout, "Hallelujah,"

Chapel of Reconciliation, Berlin Lord, grant us the grace to walk in your way and reconcile with one another, always

Good Works, which are the fruits of Faith

The Archbishop of York was forced to cut short a visit to a family in the south Hebron hills on Saturday, after Israeli police ordered the Church of England delegation to leave the area. #WestBank #Israel #Palestine #ArchbishopofYork

our common life depends upon each other's toil

Solemn High Mass of Requiem Eve of All Souls’ 2025

those in the tomb.

Blessed All Saints’ Day. All known and unknown 🕯️

By thine Agony and Bloody Sweat;

Today we thank God for St. Simon and St. Jude, blessed apostles of Christ, who travelled together to spread the Gospel and were both martyred. Blessed are we to still hold the traditions they passed down from Jesus; traditions they bled for. Lord, open our hearts to live the faith they proclaimed

It is not from your own goods that you give to the beggar; it is a portion of his own that you are restoring to him. The earth belongs to all. So you are paying back a debt and think you are making a gift to which you are not bound. St. Ambrose

How lovely is your dwelling place,  O Lord of hosts! ‍Happy are those who live in your house,  ever singing your praise. —Psalm 84

And exalted the humble and meek

Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.

Packing light for my home altar whilst visiting my parents ❤️‍🔥 hoping they have some tea-lights stored somewhere

Today in the Anglican tradition we thank God for St. Ignatius, bishop of Antioch, foundational theologian, and martyr at the hands of Rome. I particularly love orthodox icons of his martyrdom. Lord, bless You for granting every generation of Your followers everlasting life as we wrestle empires

All glory be to thee, Almighty God, our heavenly Father, for that thou, of thy tender mercy, didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption;

Today in the Anglican tradition we thank God for St. Teresa of Ávila, theologian, nun, mystic, monastic reformer, and counter-reformation figure. Lord, let us answer as passionately as St. Teresa when You call on us and, as she did, work to bring Your Kingdom even when we face adversary from our own

Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

Dear Lord God, give us your guidance that we may rightly understand your Word and more than that, do it. Amen. —Martin Luther

by thy Cross and Passion;

Today in the Anglican tradition we thank God for St. Paulinus, bishop of York, apostle to the Anglo-Saxons, and missionary to England! Lord, grant us the same strength to follow the Holy Spirit to unknown places, trusting You protect us whenever and wherever we work to bring about Your Kingdom

It’s Baby Loss Awareness Week. After losing multiple pregnancies in my 20s, I eventually wrote The Dark Womb about theology and pregnancy loss. Part of that was a selection of prayers & liturgies - available here @scmpress.bsky.social #babyloss #babylossawarenessweek #theology #prayers

saints and angels delight to worship in heaven

Today in the Anglican tradition we thank God for William Tyndale, Reformation martyr and translator of the Penteteuch and New Testament into English. God, grant us the same strength to use the gifts You have given us to further Your Kingdom

Saw this beautiful piece ‘Jesus in the Midst,’ by Nicholas Evans (1974) as part of the Welsh mining history & art exhibit

The Bishop of Rome hath no jurisdiction in this Realm of England.

no death, neither sorrow nor crying, but the fullness of joy

Jesus was all about Social justice. As Anglicans we need to be also. #Anglican

Today in the Anglican tradition, we thank God for Bishop Lancelot Andrewes. He was one of the chief translators of the KJV Bible, overseeing the First Westminster Company that did Genesis - 2 Kings! Lord, grant us the same fiery spirit to use the gifts You have given us to further Your Kingdom ❤️‍🔥

youtube.com/watch?v=a8L-... This is a really fascinating discussion with @scholarpriest.bsky.social If you're #lgbtq and #christian then this is worth the time to watch/listen.

Today the Church of England remembers Theodore of Tarsus, second Archbishop of Canterbury, who had never set foot in these isles before being appointed, and who had to learn the local tongue on the journey here. There would be no British Christianity without immigrants.

for the blessed Virgin Mary; for the holy patriarchs, prophets, apostles, and martyrs;

O God, make speed to save us.

🧵 Today in the Anglican tradition (at least in the UK) we thank God for St. Cyprian, bishop of Carthage and martyr

Today in the Anglican tradition we thank God for St. John Chrysostom, one of the Church Fathers I would consider most animated. He is famed for his extension homiletical collection were he constantly explored God. Lord, grant us the same diligence to discern your wonderful word

No way this is because of the Online Safety Act, no way 💀