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08/25/2026

08/25/2026

“Fix your whole heart upon God and love Him with all your strength.” - Louis (1214-1270), King of France

Louis IX was King when very few European rulers came close to exhibiting the attributes of ‘saintly’ character. While some of his policies could still be considered ‘Medieval’ by modern standards, Louis’ faith inspired him to implement many beneficial societal reforms. Among these reforms were changes to French legal standards, implementing the novel concept of ‘innocence until proven guilty’ and the right to appeal. Louis’ wisdom and devout faith were renown throughout Europe and other rulers called upon Louis to arbitrate disputes outside of his kingdom. Louis is the namesake of Saint Louis, Missouri.

Almighty God, you have surrounded us with a great cloud of witnesses: Grant that we, encouraged by the good example of your servant Louis, may persevere in running the race that is set before us, until at last, with him, we attain to your eternal joy; through Jesus Christ, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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08/25/2026

https://forallsaints.wordpress.com/2026/08/25/louis-king-of-france-1270-5/

A man of unusual purity of life and manners, Louis the Ninth of France was sincerely committed to his faith and to the demands of the Christian life. Courageous and fearless in battle, patient and …

08/24/2026

https://anglicancompass.com/the-liturgical-home-the-feast-of-st-bartholomew/?utm_source=convertkit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=The+Feast+of+St.+Bartholomew+-+23003438

Ashley Tumlin Wallace writes on the Feast of St. Bartholomew, an apostle and martyr, and ways we can commemorate him in our Liturgical Home.

08/24/2026

https://anglicancompass.com/skin-in-the-game-bartholomew-and-the-resurrection-of-the-body/?utm_source=convertkit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=The+Feast+of+St.+Bartholomew+-+23003438

Why was Bartholomew so willing to suffer, to put his own skin in the game? He could accept bodily suffering because he had bodily hope.

08/24/2026

We celebrate the feast of Saint  Bartholomew the Apostle. It has long been assumed that Bartholomew is the same as Nathanael though it is not a certainty. The gospels speak of Philip bringing Nathanael to Jesus and calling him an Israelite worthy of the name. He is also present beside the Sea of Galilee at the resurrection. Although he seems initially a somewhat cynical man, he recognises Jesus for who he is and proclaims him as Son of God and King of Israel.

Hear the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.
A dispute also arose among the disciples as to which one of them was to be regarded as the greatest. But Jesus said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those in authority over them are called benefactors. But not so with you; rather the greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the leader like one who serves. For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one at the table? But I am among you as one who serves.

"You are those who have stood by me in my trials; and I confer on you, just as my Father has conferred on me, a kingdom, so that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel."

This is the gospel of Christ. Luke 22. 24-30

Let us pray:
Almighty and everlasting God,
who gave to your apostle Bartholomew grace truly to believe and to preach your word: grant that your Church
may love that word which he believed
and may faithfully preach and receive the same;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.Amen