Today, the Episcopal Church remembers four American saints, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Amelia Bloomer, Sojourner Truth, and Harriett Ross Tubman. All four of these brave, Christian women stood up against the powers and principalities of their days, advocating for the abolition of slavery, the protection of the right to vote for former slaves, and for the equal rights of women.

Ora pro nobis.

O God, whose Spirit guides us into all truth and makes us free: Strengthen and sustain us as you did your servants Elizabeth, Amelia, Sojourner, and Harriet. Give us vision and courage to stand against oppression and injustice and all that works against the glorious liberty to which you call all your children; through Jesus Christ our Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Amen.