Tag Archives: martyrdom

True Light

Posted on June 18, 2015 by sonyasutton

Holy is the True Light, and passing wonderful, lending radiance to them that endured in the heat of the conflict. From Christ they inherit a home of unfading splendor, wherein they rejoice with gladness evermore. Alleluia! A choir will sing … Continue reading →

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Polycarp and Purpose

Posted on February 25, 2015 by deborahmeister

On Monday, the Calendar of Saints celebrated the life and death of one of my favorites; I’d like to share him with you today as a way of entering the season of Lent. Saint Polycarp served as bishop of Smyrna (an … Continue reading →

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The Alban Prayer

Posted on June 19, 2014 by sonyasutton

(first published on June 24, 2010) Almighty God, We thank you for this place built to your glory and in memory of Alban, our first martyr: Following his example in the fellowship of the saints, may we worship and adore … Continue reading →

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