O God, who didst illuminate the minds and warm the hearts of the faithful by the heavenly doctrine and example of Saint John Chrysostom: Call us by thy merciful grace to the knowledge of the truth, and put thy words in our mouth, that we may declare the unsearchable riches of Christ, who with . . . → Read More: Saint John Chrysostom
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 ¶ The ancient observance of the feast of Saint Timothy is on January 24. The ancient observance of the feast of Saint Titus is on February 6. Almighty God, who didst call Timothy and Titus to do the work of evangelists and teachers, and didst make them strong to endure hardship: Strengthen us to . . . → Read More: Saint Timothy and Saint Titus ¶ The modern observance of this feast is on February 23. O God, the maker of heaven and earth, who didst give to thy venerable servant, the holy and gentle Polycarp, boldness to confess Jesus Christ as King and Saviour, and stedfastness to die for his faith: Give us grace, after his example, to . . . → Read More: Saint Polycarp O God, who, through the preaching of the blessed Apostle Saint Paul, hast caused the light of the Gospel to shine throughout the world: Grant, we beseech thee, that we, having his wonderful conversion in remembrance, may show forth our thankfulness unto thee for the same, by following the holy doctrine which he taught; . . . → Read More: The Conversion of Saint Paul ¶ The modern observance of this feast, together with that of Saint Titus, is on January 26. O God, eternal and only wise, who by the labours of Saint Timothy didst establish and comfort thy people concerning their faith: Grant us grace that like him we may fight the good fight of faith and . . . → Read More: Saint Timothy This collect was originally written in anticipation of the Ravens’ participation in the Playoffs on Sunday, 22 January 2012, and it was used at all three services that day. It is reproduced here in a more generic form, suitable for use for any team in any sport. Raven (Plate CI) from Birds . . . → Read More: A Collect for a Sports Team  In recent years, there has been a complete revolution in the way people make their minds up about things. In times past, when people were trying to decide whether a course of action was wise or foolish, or whether a concept was good or bad, they would gather as much information about it as . . . → Read More: Drawbacks to living in the Land of Feely-feel  Here is the sermon for Sunday January 22nd: Epiphany 3, 2012 Here is this week’s newsletter:St. Stephen’s News XXIII 02 Almighty and everlasting God, mercifully look upon our infirmities, and in all our dangers and necessities stretch forth thy right hand to help and defend us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. |
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