Paulinus, Bishop of York, Missionary, 644 (Lesser Festival)
Born in the latter part of the sixth century, probably in Italy, Paulinus was among the second group of monks sent by Pope Gregory to England to assist Augustine in his work. He went with the party that accompanied Ethelburga to Northumbria, where she was to marry the king, Edwin, who subsequently took his wife’s Christian faith as his own. Paulinus built the first church in York in about the year 627 and was its first bishop. He travelled much north and south of the Humber, building churches and baptizing new Christians. He had to flee for his life, however, when Edwin was killed in battle by the pagan king, Penda of Mercia, and Paulinus became Bishop of Rochester. He died on this day in the year 644.
Thomas Traherne, Poet, Spiritual Writer, 1674 (Commemoration)
Thomas Traherne was born in Hereford in about 1636. After studying in Oxford and being a parish priest for ten years, he became private chaplain to the Lord Keeper of the Seals of Charles II. Thomas was one of the English Metaphysical poets and yet, in his lifetime, only one of his works was ever printed. It was at the beginning of the twentieth century that his poems, until then in manuscript, were published and he took on the mantle of an Anglican Divine. His poetry is probably the most celebratory among that of his fellow metaphysical poets, with little mention of sin and suffering and concentrating more on the glory of creation, to the extent that some regard his writings as on the edge of pantheism. He died on this day in the year 1674.
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 96, 97, 100
- 2 Kings 17.1–23
- Acts 28.17–end
In our Benefice (Week 3):
- Lathbury Road
- The Nursery
- Staverton Road
- University College Annexe
- St John Street
- Pusey Street
In our Deanery (Week 3):
- St Giles’ and St Margaret’s Churches
- For those involved in helping with services tomorrow
- For PCCs and Churchwardens
In our Diocese: Wolvercote and Wytham: Kate Tuckett – Vicar, Anastasia Ryabchuk – Curate, and all the ministry team. For our growing and developing ministry to and with children and families, including regular after-school clubs and Messy Church. That we may continue to develop creative partnerships to serve our rapidly changing parish.
Christian Aid: On World Mental Health Day, pray for people recovering from trauma worldwide that they may receive the mental support they need (find out more).
Cycle of Intercession: Saturday (from Common Worship: Daily Prayer)
- Our homes, families, friends and all whom we love
- Those whose time is spent caring for others
- Those who are close to death
- Those who have lost hope
- The worship of the Church
Collect for St Paulinus:
God our Saviour,
who sent Paulinus to preach and to baptize,
and so to build up your Church in this land:
grant that, inspired by his example,
we may tell all the world of your truth,
that with him we may receive the reward
you prepare for all your faithful servants;
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.
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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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