Today we remember Cyril, (869) and his brother Methodius (885), monk and bishop, missionaries to the Slaves. AND Phil Loveless's ordination as a deacon 2 years ago. And Valentine's Day.

                  The Collect for Peace 

O God, 

the author 

of peace &

lover of 

concord, 

to know you 

is eternal life

and to serve you is perfect freedom

Overcome all bitterness and strife among us by 

the love of Christ and 

make us one united family 

under the banner of 

the Prince of Peace 

-Collect of the day