Posted by petrus, on December 17th, 2020
Incarnate God, who didst grant the grace of eloquence unto thy servant Dorothy to defend thy truth unto a distressed Church, and to proclaim the importance of Christian principles for the world; grant unto us thy same grace that, aided by her prayers and example, we too may have the passionate conviction to teach . . . → Read More: Dorothy Sayers, Apologist and Spiritual Writer
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Posted by petrus, on December 16th, 2020
Winter by Adriaen van Stalbemt (1580–1662). From . . . → Read More: Winter (Advent) Ember Day: I
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Posted by petrus, on December 14th, 2020
View of Toledo, by El Greco (1541–1614). The landscape depicts the priory in which John was held captive, just below the old alcázar (fort) and perched on the banks of the Tajo on high cliffs. From Wikipedia.
Judge eternal, throned in splendour, who didst give John of the Cross strength of purpose . . . → Read More: Saint John of the Cross, Poet, Doctor
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Posted by Fr John, on December 13th, 2020
Here is a video of the Holy Eucharist “in tempore quarantinæ” for Advent III, 13 November 2020. You can also watch the videocast of the Trinity Eucharist on YouTube, or on the parish’s Facebook pages: Saint Stephen’s Anglican Church, and Isaac’s FB page.
Here is the video of the Holy Eucharist “in . . . → Read More: Videocast: Advent III, 2020
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Posted by petrus, on December 13th, 2020
Saint Lucy, by Francesco del Cossa (c. 1430–c. 1477). From Wikimedia.
Almighty God, who didst give to thy servant Lucy boldness to confess the Name of our Saviour Jesus Christ before the rulers of the world, and courage to die for this faith: Grant that we may always be ready to give . . . → Read More: Saint Lucy
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Posted by petrus, on December 13th, 2020
O Lord Jesus Christ, who at thy first coming didst send thy messenger to prepare thy way before thee: Grant that the ministers and stewards of thy mysteries may likewise so prepare and make ready thy way, by turning the hearts of the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, that at thy second . . . → Read More: The Third Sunday in Advent
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Posted by isaac, on December 11th, 2020
The schedule for Christmas through Epiphany is now available.
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Posted by petrus, on December 7th, 2020
Saint Ambrose barring Theodosius from Milan Cathedral, by Anthony van Dyck (1599–1641). From Wikipedia.
O God, who didst give to thy servant Ambrose grace eloquently to proclaim thy righteousness in the great congregation, and fearlessly to bear reproach for the honour of thy Name: Mercifully grant to all bishops and pastors such . . . → Read More: Saint Ambrose, Bishop of Milan and Doctor
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Posted by petrus, on December 6th, 2020
Saint Nicholas of Myra saves three innocents from death by Ilja Repin (1844–1930).
Almighty God, who in thy love didst give to thy servant Nicholas of Myra a perpetual name for deeds of kindness both on land and seas: Grant, we pray thee, that thy Church may never cease to work for the . . . → Read More: Saint Nicholas of Myra
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Posted by petrus, on December 6th, 2020
Blessed Lord, who hast caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant that we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that by patience and comfort of thy holy Word, we may embrace, and ever hold fast, the blessed hope of everlasting life, which thou . . . → Read More: The Second Sunday in Advent
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