by CCW | 17 March 2021 01:00
The collect for today, the Feast of Saint Patrick (c. 390-c. 461), Bishop, Missionary, Patron of Ireland (source[1]):
Almighty God,
who in thy providence chose thy servant Patrick
to be the apostle of the people of Ireland:
keep alive in us the fire of faith which he kindled,
and in this our earthly pilgrimage
strengthen us to gain the light of everlasting life;
through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord,
who liveth and reigneth with thee,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
The Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 2:2b-12[2]
The Gospel: St Matthew 28:16-20[3]
Click here[4] to read the prayer known as St. Patrick’s Breastplate.
[5]Artwork[6]: Franz Mayer & Co., St. Patrick Preaching to the Kings, 19th century. Stained glass, Cathedral of the Assumption[7], County Carlow, Ireland.
© Copyright Andreas F. Borchert[8] and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence[9].
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