The Fourth Sunday After The Epiphany

by CCW | 2 February 2020 01:00

The collect for today, the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, from The Book of Common Prayer[1] (Canadian, 1962):

Jan Rombouts the Elder, Christ Stilling the Tempest[2]O GOD, who knowest us to be set in the midst of so many and great dangers, that by reason of the frailty of our nature we cannot always stand upright: Grant to us such strength and protection, as may support us in all dangers, and carry us through all temptations; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Epistle: Romans 13:1-7[3]
The Gospel: St. Mark 4:35-41[4]

Artwork: Jan Rombouts the Elder, Christ Stilling the Tempest, c. 1520-25. Stained glass, Metropolitan Museum of Art[5], New York City.

Endnotes:
  1. The Book of Common Prayer: http://prayerbook.ca/resources/bcponline/propers/#epiphany4
  2. [Image]: http://christchurchwindsor.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Rombouts_ChristStillingTempest.jpg
  3. Romans 13:1-7: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=romans%2013:1-7;&version=ESVUK;
  4. St. Mark 4:35-41: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=mark%204:35-41;&version=ESVUK;
  5. Metropolitan Museum of Art: https://www.metmuseum.org/

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