Philip Melanchton (birth) Confessor

 On the church calendar today we remember Luther's right hand man Philip Melanchton 

From the Treasury of Daily Prayer

Almighty God, we praise you for the service of Philip Melanchton to the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church in the renewal of its life in fidelity to Your Word and promise. Raise up in these gray and latter days faithful teachers and pastors, inspired by Your Spirit, whose voices will give strength to Your Church and proclaim the ongoing reality of Your kingdom; through You Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen