Posted by petrus, on December 24th, 2017
O Lord, raise up, we pray thee, thy power, and come among us, and with great might succour us; that whereas, through our sins and wickedness, we are sore let and hindered in running the race that is set before us, thy bountiful grace and mercy may speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus . . . → Read More: The Fourth Sunday in Advent
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Posted by petrus, on December 23rd, 2017
Winter, by Abel Grimmer (1565–1630). From Wikipedia.
O God, who dost ever hallow and protect thy Church: Raise up therein, through thy Spirit, good and faithful stewards of the mysteries of Christ; that by their ministry and example thy people may abide in thy favour, and be guided in the way of . . . → Read More: Winter (Advent) Ember Days: III
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Posted by petrus, on December 22nd, 2017
For Those to be Ordained
Winter, by Abel Grimmer (1565–1630). From Wikipedia.
Almighty God, the giver of all good gifts, who of thy divine providence hast appointed divers Orders in thy Church: Give thy grace, we humbly beseech thee, to all those who are to be called to any office and administration . . . → Read More: Winter (Advent) Ember Days: II
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Posted by petrus, on December 21st, 2017
The Incredulity of Saint Thomas, by Caravaggio (1571–1610)
Almighty and everliving God, who, for the greater confirmation of the faith, didst suffer thy holy Apostle Thomas to be doubtful in thy Son’s resurrection: Grant us so perfectly, and without all doubt, to believe in thy Son Jesus Christ, that our faith in thy . . . → Read More: Saint Thomas, Apostle
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Posted by petrus, on December 20th, 2017
For Peace in the World
Winter, by Abel Grimmer (1565–1630). From Wikipedia.
Almighty Lord and everlasting Father, who wouldest have the kingdoms of the world become the kingdom of thy Son Jesus Christ: Bestow thy blessing, we beseech thee, upon all who labour for peace and righteousness among the nations, that the . . . → Read More: Winter (Advent) Ember Days: I
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Posted by Fr Guy Hawtin, on December 19th, 2017
Who benefits in the fight against national obesity?
Maybe it’s because Christmas is coming and the goose is getting fat, I recently called to mind a conversation I overheard many years ago between three elderly, distinguished, and decidedly rotund bishops. They were discussing the nature of sin. Ultimately they decided that gluttony was their favorite.
. . . → Read More: Who benefits in the fight against national obesity?
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Posted by Magister Chori, on December 17th, 2017
St Stephen’s Christmastide service schedule has been posted. It’s actually pretty much the same as it has been for the last few years, except, because Advent IV is also Christmas Eve, and there will be three Christmas Eve services late in the day, there will only be two morning services. The 9:15 AM . . . → Read More: Christmas Schedule for 2017
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Posted by isaac, on December 17th, 2017
Altar Flowers — Advent III, 2017
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Posted by The Treasurer, on December 17th, 2017
Here is the sermon for Sunday December 17th: Advent 3, 2017
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Posted by The Treasurer, on December 17th, 2017
Here is this week’s newsletter: St Stephen’s News XXVIII No 49
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