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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 No 32 August 27th

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Here is the latest newsletter: St Stephen’s News XXX, No 30 August 13th

The aphorism: An economical expression of an obvious truth

Fr Hawtin

I have always had a weakness for aphorisms. Really good ones impart instructive truths with a wry smile. Among some frequently quoted favorites are Oscar Wilde’s definition of hypocrisy “vice’s tribute to virtue” and Dr Samuel Johnson’s observation on second marriages “the triumph of hope over experience.”

Recently a friend sent me a collection of . . . → Read More: The aphorism: An economical expression of an obvious truth

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St Stephen’s News XXX No 27 July 23rd St Stephen’s News XXX No 28 July 30th St Stephen’s News XXX No 29 August 5th

Back issues of the newsletter are available in our library.

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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 26

Things to be learned from a town’s name

Fr Hawtin

As a child, I was fascinated by maps. In fact, the book that inspired me to learn to read was an enormous old atlas that belonged to my grandfather. Even so, reading was a bitter sweet experience for it led to the discovery that, far from being the largest country in the world, England was . . . → Read More: Things to be learned from a town’s name

Please help keep the roof over our heads

church with cross and weathercock

Old style flat roofs are particularly vulnerable to leaks and the 30-year-old roof over the Cadwalader Room is no exception. Indeed, over the past couple of years, it has had increasing difficulties keeping out the rain and snow. Sad to say, the time has come to replace it.

The Rev. Dan Bursi, an architect . . . → Read More: Please help keep the roof over our heads

The Latest Newsletter

Here is the latest Newsletter: St Stephen’s News XXX 25 July 9th

The Latest 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.

The most recent newsletters (No. 23, June 24th, and No. 24, July 2nd) are now available in our library.

Living with anti-Christians

Fr Hawtin

America, judicially and politically, has become decidedly anti- Christian, and the Bible shows that persuading the faithful to collaborate in their own spiritual destruction is one of our opponents’ oldest tricks. The Book of Daniel, for example, the Book of Daniel deals with the subject at length.

It tells how Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, following . . . → Read More: Living with anti-Christians