Saint Dunstan
by CCW | 19 May 2011 05:00
The collect for today, the Feast of St. Dunstan (909-88), Archbishop of Canterbury, Restorer of Monastic Life (source[1]):
[2]Almighty God,
who raised up Dunstan to be a true shepherd of the flock,
a restorer of monastic life
and a faithful counsellor to those in authority:
give to all pastors the same gifts of your Holy Spirit
that they may be true servants of Christ and of all his people;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
The Lesson: Ecclesiasticus 44:1-7[3]
The Gospel: St. Matthew 24:42-47[4]
Endnotes:
- source: http://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-worship/worship/texts/principal-services-and-resources/collects-and-post-communions/contemporary-language/may.aspx
- [Image]: http://christchurchwindsor.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/StDunstan.jpg
- Ecclesiasticus 44:1-7: http://bible.oremus.org/?passage=Ecclesiasticus+44:1-7
- St. Matthew 24:42-47: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew%2024:42-47&version=ESV
Source URL: https://christchurchwindsor.ca/2011/05/19/saint-dunstan/