Author: Patrick Forse

Easter

The Collect Almighty God, who through thine only-begotten Son Jesus Christ hast overcome death, and opened unto us the gate of everlasting life: We humbly beseech thee, that as by …

Easter Even

According to the Apostles Creed and the Athanasian Creed, after the death and burial Christ descended into Hell. According to tradition, Christ “harrows” Hell to release the souls of the …

Good Friday

The Lenten arcana of the Hermit (9) and the Holy Week arcana of the Hanged Man (12) are removed and replaced by the Good Friday arcana of Death (13). Crux …

Maundy Thursday

The Lord Jesus, the same night in which he was betrayed, took bread; and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat; this is my body, …

Palm Sunday

The Collect Almighty and everlasting God, who, of thy tender love towards mankind, has sent thy Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ, to take upon him our flesh, and to suffer …

The Fourth Sunday in Lent

The Fourth Sunday in Lent is known by several names such as “Laetare Sunday” in the Roman Catholic tradition, and also as “Refreshment Sunday” and “Mothering Sunday” in Britain. Indeed, …

The Third Sunday in Lent

(3) The Emperor, stretching forth of the right hand of his Majesty, is the Arcana for the Third Sunday in Lent. The Collect We beseech thee, Almight God, look upon …