The collect for today, the Feast of St. Cecilia (3rd century), Virgin, Martyr (source):
Gracious God, whose servant Cecilia didst serve thee in song: Grant us to join her hymn of praise to thee in the face of all adversity, and to suffer gladly for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Lesson: Revelation 15:1-4
The Gospel: St. Luke 10:38-42
Artwork: Simon Glücklich, Saint Cecilia Accompanied by Angels, 1886. Oil on canvas, Private Collection.