Denys, Bishop of Paris, and his Companions, Martyrs, c.250 (Commemoration)
Denys, also called Dionysius, was born in Italy at the beginning of the third century and was sent to convert the peoples of Gaul, along with five other bishops. On reaching Paris, he established there a Christian church on an island in the Seine. He and others were martyred in about the year 250 and an abbey was later built over their tombs, dedicated to Denys. The church became the burial place of French monarchs and Denys has long been regarded as patron saint of France.
Robert Grosseteste, Bishop of Lincoln, Philosopher, Scientist, 1253 (Commemoration)
Robert Grosseteste (meaning ‘large-head’) was born at Stradbroke in Suffolk in about 1175. He studied at Oxford and Paris and held various posts until, after a grave illness, he returned to Oxford, where he taught at the Franciscan house of studies. He became Bishop of Lincoln in 1235, then the largest English diocese, which received from him a thorough visitation soon after his arrival. He met opposition in his attempts at vigorous reforms in the shape of his dean and chapter in the cathedral at Lincoln, who saw themselves as beyond his jurisdiction. The affair was settled in 1245 when the pope issued a bull giving the bishop full power over the Chapter. Robert attended the Council of Lyons that year and also travelled to Rome a few years later. His wide-ranging interests covered mathematics, optics and many of the sciences; he translated large numbers of theological works from Greek and wrote his own theological commentaries and philosophical works. He died on this day in the year 1253.
Note: the following are simply a compilation of ideas from various sources – don’t feel you need to use all of them each day! (List of sources at the bottom of the post).
Daily Readings (Morning Prayer)
- Psalms 88 (95)
- 2 Kings 12.1–19
- Acts 28.1–16
In our Benefice (Week 3):
- Leckford Road
- d’Overbroeck’s School (Years 7-11)
- Leckford Place
- Green Templeton College
- Somerville College
In our Deanery (Week 3):
- St John the Evangelist, New Hinksey
- St Laurence, South Hinksey
In our Diocese: Oxford St Matthew with St Luke; Jennifer Williams – Vicar, and all the ministry team. For our Refresh Appeal as we seek to fundraise for a more eco-friendly heating system. For ongoing growth in our children’s work, giving thanks for the contact we made with local families at our Eclipse Party.
St Ebbe’s CE Primary School.
Christian Aid: Pray for communities in Nepal as they rebuild after devastating floods (find out more).
Cycle of Intercession: Thursday (from Common Worship: Daily Prayer)
- The King, members of parliament and the armed forces
- Peace and justice in the world
- Those who work for reconciliation
- All whose lives are devastated by war and civil strife
- Prisoners, refugees and homeless people
Collects for week of Trinity 18:
Almighty and everlasting God,
increase in us your gift of faith
that, forsaking what lies behind
and reaching out to that which is before,
we may run the way of your commandments
and win the crown of everlasting joy;
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.
or
God, our judge and saviour,
teach us to be open to your truth
and to trust in your love,
that we may live each day
with confidence in the salvation which is given
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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List of sources:
- Benefice Prayer Diary
- Oxford Diocese Prayer Diary
- Christian Aid Prayer Diary
- Calendar, Lectionary, Collects and Cycle of Intercession from Common Worship
- Biographies from Exciting Holiness
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