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Saint Gregory of Nazianzus

Gregory the Theologian (Gregory of Nazianzus), by Andrei Rublev (1360s–late 1420s). From Wikipedia.

O God, who hast enlightened thy Church by the teaching of thy servant Gregory Nazianzus: Enrich it evermore, we beseech thee, with thy heavenly grace, and raise up faithful witnesses, who by their life and doctrine may set forth . . . → Read More: Saint Gregory of Nazianzus

A P.O. Box for the treasurer and plans for a “reopening”

Fr Hawtin

In an effort to prevent the theft of checks mailed to the church, we have opened a Post Office Box for the exclusive use of the treasurer. In future, please mail your offerings to: The Treasurer, St Stephen’s Anglican Church, P.O. Box 6161, Timonium, MD 21094. All other mail should be sent to the parish . . . → Read More: A P.O. Box for the treasurer and plans for a “reopening”

Dame Julian of Norwich

Lady Julian Of Norwich

Lady Julian Of Norwich, by Stephen Reid (1873–1948).

Lord God, who in thy compassion didst grant to the Lady Julian many revelations of thy nurturing and sustaining love: Move our hearts, like hers, to seek thee above all things, for in giving us thyself thou givest us all; through Jesus Christ our Lord, . . . → Read More: Dame Julian of Norwich

Recent Newsletters

The medieval scribe, by Edward Laning (1906–1981) as part of the WPA Federal Art Project (WPA-FAP). From The New York Public Library.

Here are the latest newsletters:

St Stephen’s News XXXI 18 April 30th

St Stephen’s News XXXI 19 May 7th

National Day of Prayer 2020

Almighty God, unto whom our prayers rise as the incense of the evening sacrifice: Inspire us with thy Holy Spirit, that our prayers may be right and good in thy sight, and worthy of thy lovingkindness. Direct our hearts to pray for the well-being of others: for them that are down-trodden, that their suffering may . . . → Read More: National Day of Prayer 2020

Saint Stanislaus, Bishop in Poland

Saint Stanisław

Saint Stanisław (Stanisalus), by Stanisław Samostrzelnik (1485–1541). From Wikipedia.

We beseech thee, O Lord, to grant us after the example of Saint Stanislaus, thy martyr, constancy in thy faith and truth; that, being grounded in divine love, we may be moved from its perfection by no temptations; through Jesus Christ our . . . → Read More: Saint Stanislaus, Bishop in Poland

Saint John before the Latin Gate

St John before the Latin Gate

St John before the Latin Gate, by Daniel Hallé (1614–1675).

Merciful Lord, we beseech thee to cast thy bright beams of light upon thy Church, that it being enlightened by the doctrine of thy blessed Apostle and Evangelist Saint John, may so walk in the light of thy truth, that it may at . . . → Read More: Saint John before the Latin Gate

Saint Asaph of Wales, Bishop

Y Ddraig Goch

O God, the light of the faithful and shepherd of souls, who didst set blessed Asaph to be a Bishop in the Church, that he might feed thy sheep by his word, and guide them by his example: Grant us, we beseech thee, to keep the faith which he taught, and to follow in . . . → Read More: Saint Asaph of Wales, Bishop

The Conversion of Saint Augustine of Hippo, Bishop in Africa, Doctor

Conversion of Saint Augustine

Conversion of Saint Augustine, by Fra Angelico (c. 1395–1455)

Renew in thy Church, we pray, O Lord, that spirit with which thou hast endowed thy Bishop Saint Augustine; that, filled with the same spirit, we may thirst for thee, the sole fount of true wisdom, and seek thee, the author of heavenly love; . . . → Read More: The Conversion of Saint Augustine of Hippo, Bishop in Africa, Doctor

Martyrs of the Reformation Era

Celtic Cross

Almighty and Most Merciful God, give to thy Church that peace which the world cannot give, and grant that those who have been divided on earth may be reconciled in heaven, and share together in the vision of thy glory; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in . . . → Read More: Martyrs of the Reformation Era