The first of all the saints is generally considered to be Mary, Mother of God.
Begin with silent awareness that you are praying with others around the world; this is the Common Prayer of the Church.
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my strength [...]
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A jack-o-lantern carved into the shape of fishes for Hallowe’en at All Saints Episcopal Church, East Lansing, Michigan.
Begin with silent awareness that you are praying with others around the world; this is the Common Prayer of the Church.
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated [...]
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This photo of my backyard tree was published in Sunday’s Chicago Tribune.
Begin with silent awareness that you are praying with others around the world; this is the Common Prayer of the Church.
Give thanks to the Lord, and call upon his Name; make known his deeds among the peoples. Psalm 105:1
INVITATORY & PSALTER
Lord, open our lips,
And [...]
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St. John’s Anglican Convent in Toronto.
Begin with silent awareness that you are praying with others around the world; this is the Common Prayer of the Church.
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Colossians 3:1
INVITATORY & PSALTER
O God, make [...]
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Archbishop Desmond Tutu, actor Sam Waterston and other dignitaries helped dedicate the Tutu Center for Justice recently at the General Theological Seminary. That’s the dean lurking in the background. (Photo: Episcopal Life Online)
Begin with silent awareness that you are praying with others around the world; this is the Common Prayer of the Church.
You are no [...]
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The view last week from my deck
Begin with silent awareness that you are praying with others around the world; this is the Common Prayer of the Church.
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Colossians 3:1
INVITATORY & PSALTER
O God, [...]
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Christ Church Cathedral, Indianapolis
Begin with silent awareness that you are praying with others around the world; this is the Common Prayer of the Church.
The hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for such the Father seeks to worship him. John 4:23
INVITATORY & PSALTER
Lord, open [...]
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This photo of my backyard tree is printed in today’s Chicago Tribune travel section.
I will bless the Lord who gives me counsel; my heart teaches me, night after night. I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not fall. Psalm 16:7-8
INVITATORY & PSALTER
O God, make [...]
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My room, St. Catherine’s room, at Holy Cross Monastery; simple and good.
Send out your light and your truth, that they may lead me, and bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling. Psalm 43:3
INVITATORY & PSALTER
Lord, open our lips,
And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and [...]
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An American Episcopal church in Germany, Christ the King, Frankfurt.
Begin with silent awareness that you are praying with others around the world; this is the Common Prayer of the Church.
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Colossians [...]
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