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

Saint Monica (Monnica) of Hippo

Monica of Hippo by Gozzoli

Monica of Hippo, by Benozzo Gozzoli (c. 1421—1497). From Wikipedia.

Almighty God, who didst graciously hear the prayers of blessed Monnica for the conversion of Augustine her son: Grant that we in our intercession may likewise never falter in love nor be wearied in asking; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth . . . → Read More: Saint Monica (Monnica) of Hippo

May the Fourth

Rey takes Luke Skywalker's light sabre from Kylo Ren

May the Fourth

Almighty God, King of Heaven: Grant, we beseech thee, that as we go forth against the forces of darkness, so we may be prevented by the force of thy Holy Spirit and all the heavenly host; that at the last we may enter into the Kingdom of Peace; through Jesus Christ our . . . → Read More: May the Fourth

Videocast: Easter III, 3 May 2020

Here is a video of the Eucharist for Easter Sunday, 12 April 2020. You can also watch the videocast 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 tempore quarnatinæ” for Easter III, Sunday, 3 May 2020.

Easter III

The Third Sunday after Easter

Baptismal Font, Easter 2019

Almighty God, who shewest to them that are in error the light of thy truth, to the intent that they may return into the way of righteousness: Grant unto all those who are admitted into the fellowship of Christ’s Religion, that they may avoid those things that are contrary to their profession, and follow . . . → Read More: The Third Sunday after Easter