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The Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity

Trinity (celtic knot)

Lord, we pray thee that thy grace may always prevent and follow us, and make us continually to be given to all good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Saint Philip the Deacon

The Baptism of the Eunuch

The Baptism of the Eunuch, by Aelbert Cuyp (1620–1691).

O God, who didst inspire Saint Philip the Deacon to preach Christ unto the people, and leddest them thereby to thy Holy Sacraments: Grant that the ministers and stewards of thy mysteries may likewise so prepare and make ready thy way, by turning the . . . → Read More: Saint Philip the Deacon

Scrumptious recipes from the Cookie Walk kooks

getting ready for the 2017 Cookie Walk

Note: This year, the Cookie Walk has been moved to the second Saturday in December—December 14th!

Here are some really great Cookie Recipes for you to prepare now and freeze ready for our big day. Maybe you could make a weekly batch whilst it’s quiet before the Christmas rush. These two recipes are tried and . . . → Read More: Scrumptious recipes from the Cookie Walk kooks

The Latest Newsletter

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 is the latest newsletter: St Stephen’s News XXX 38

Saint Denis, Bishop and Martyr

The Martyrdom of St Denys

The Martyrdom of St Denys, mural at the Palace du Pantheon.

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

On the Kalendar: Saint Denis

October from Les Petites Heures d'Anne de Bretagne

“October”, kalendar page from Les Petites Heures d’Anne de Bretagne (The Little Hours of Queen Anne of Bretagne), by the Maître des Triomphes de Pétrarque. From Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris (France).

Denis is a cephalophore, that is, a saint who is depicted carrying his own head post mortem. You might think . . . → Read More: On the Kalendar: Saint Denis

Altar Flowers — Trinity XVI, 6 October 2019

Altar flowers — Trinity XVI

Altar flowers — Trinity XVI. Given to the glory of God by Tracy Collins, Ed Turnbull, and Sonya Sullins in loving memory of Layla Evelynn.

Saint Faith of Aquitaine, Martyr

Martyrdom of St Faith

Martyrdom of Saint Faith. From Wikipedia.

O God, by whose strength Saint Faith laid down her life to simple trust and marvellous constancy: Mercifully grant that, as she was true to her name, so we may ever be constant in our Christian profession; through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

. . . → Read More: Saint Faith of Aquitaine, Martyr

William Tyndale

William Tyndale

William Tyndale, from Foxe’s Book of Martyrs

Almighty God, who didst plant in the heart of thy servant William Tyndale a desire to bring the Scriptures to thy people in their native tongue, and didst endow him with felicity of speech and the strength to persevere: Reveal to us thy Word which he . . . → Read More: William Tyndale

The Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity

Trinity (celtic knot)

O Lord, we beseech thee, let thy continual pity cleanse and defend thy Church; and, because it cannot continue in safety without thy succour, preserve it evermore by thy help and goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.