Monthly Archives: February 2012

Evening Prayer 25 Feb 2012: [John Roberts, Priest, 1949]

Jesus prayed, “I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one.” Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer 25 Feb 2012: [John Roberts, Priest, 1949]

Now I will restore the fortunes of Jacob, and have mercy on the whole house of Israel; and I will be jealous for my holy name. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is … Continue reading

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Evening Prayer 24 Feb 2012: St. Matthias the Apostle

Keep watch over yourselves and over all the flock, of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God that he obtained with the blood of his own Son. Jesus said, “If any of you … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer 24 Feb 2012: St. Matthias the Apostle

David was handsome, with ruddy cheeks and bright eyes. The LORD said, “Rise and anoint him; this is the man.” Thus says the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy, “I dwell in the high and … Continue reading

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Evening Prayer 23 Feb 2012: Polycarp, Bishop & Martyr of Smyrna, 156

And this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. To the Lord our God belong mercy and forgiveness, because we have rebelled against him and have not obeyed … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer 23 Feb 2012: Polycarp, Bishop & Martyr of Smyrna, 156

Not that I have already obtained this or have already reached the goal; but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. I will arise and go to my father, and I … Continue reading

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Evening Prayer 22 Feb 2012: Ash Wednesday

All who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves will be exalted. Rend your hearts and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer & Great Litany: The First Day of Lent: Ash Wednesday

Seek the LORD and live, or he will break out against the house of Joseph like fire. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us, but if we confess our sins, … Continue reading

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Evening Prayer 21 Feb 2012: [John Henry Newman, Priest & Theologian, 1890]

For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice. Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer 21 Feb 2012: John Henry Newman, Priest & Theologian, 1890

Finally, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14 INVITATORY AND PSALTER Lord, open … Continue reading

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