Lord,you filled Saint Henry with your love
and raised him from the cares of an earthly kingdom
to eternal happiness in heaven.
In the midst of the changes of this world,
may his prayers keep us free from sin
and help us on our way toward you.
Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God for ever and ever.
How about a little dose of humor early on a Monday morning? King Saint Henry II is the son of the duke of Bavaria, Henry the Quarrelsome. The medievals were nothing if not honest!
Sometimes I wonder if we should bring back such monikers as Edward the Confessor, Louis the Pious, Pepin the Short, Charles the Bald and Philip the Fair.
Of course, the return of such usages could prove risky, depending on your physical stature or personality. I wonder what moniker would be given me.
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