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 This year’s Presidential election is still six months away and, in line with time–honored tradition, the political mud has long been flying in all directions. Naturally enough, nothing is sacred. Targets include the candidates’ educational performances, their families, even their mental health. In this context, it is worth remembering a study published not long . . . → Read More: Fear and loathing in the psychology department For Theological Colleges From the Scottish Book of Common Prayer, 1912 O God who, through thy Holy Spirit, dost illuminate the minds and sanctify the lives of those whom thou dost call to the work of pastors and teachers: Look with thy favour upon all colleges for the instruction and discipline of those who . . . → Read More: Summer Ember Day II “This garden party,” asked the lady at the other end of the telephone, “Is it rain or shine?” It was quite a sensible question, really. It had been raining for much of the day and the forecast for the next days—including, Saturday, May 5th—seemed just as grim. “Oh yes,” I told her, “It is . . . → Read More: British Garden Party a huge $4K success ¶ The ancient observance of this feast is on July 2. Father in heaven, by whose grace the virgin mother of thine incarnate Son was blessed in bearing him, but still more blessed in keeping thy word: Grant us who honour the exaltation of her lowliness to follow the example of her devotion to . . . → Read More: The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (modern) Memorial Day began as Decoration Day, which originated after the American Civil War as a commemoration the Union soldiers who died in the Civil War. Over the years, the name shifted to “Memorial Day”, as the scope expanded to include all American war dead. Telling the Bees (An Old Gloucestershire Superstition) They dug . . . → Read More: Memorial Day For the supply of Candidates for the Ministry of the Church From the Scottish Book of Common Prayer, 1912 O Lord Jesus Christ, whose servants Simon Peter and Andrew his brother did at thy word straightway leave their nets to become fishers of men: Give thy grace, we humbly beseech thee, to those whom . . . → Read More: Summer Ember Day I The Webmaster notes that he has been tardy in posting items from the Newsletter, and he apologises. He will work his way through the backlog over the next several days. May 5th, 2012 — Dear Father Hawtin, Please accept my sincere thanks for all you and St, Stephen’s did for the House of Bishops . . . → Read More: Congrats and thanks from Presiding Bishop Grant, we beseech thee, merciful God, that thy Church, being gathered together in unity by thy Holy Spirit, may manifest thy power among all peoples, to the glory of thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the same Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen. Send, we beseech thee, Almighty God, thy Holy Spirit into our hearts, that he may direct and rule us according to thy will, comfort us in all our afflictions, defend us from all error, and lead us into all truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with thee and the same Holy Spirit liveth . . . → Read More: Monday in Whitsun Week Almighty God, our heavenly Father, in whose hands are the living and the dead: We give thee thanks for all those thy servants who have laid down their lives in the service of our country. Grant to them thy mercy and the light of thy presence, that the good work which thou hast begun . . . → Read More: Memorial Day (Observed) |
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