Saint Edmund of Abingdon, Archbishop of Canterbury

Edmund of Abingdon

Edmund of Abingdon, Archbishop of Canterbury, by Hartmann Schedel (1440-1514), from the Nuremberg Chronicle. From Wikipedia.

Preserve our Universities, O Lord God, as schools of truth and sound learning that many may be led with Saint Edmund of Canterbury from the study of thy testimonies to the humble service of thy Church; . . . → Read More: Saint Edmund of Abingdon, Archbishop of Canterbury

ICYMI

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

*ICYMI: an internet abbreviation for “in case you missed it”.

1. New P.O. Box Address. 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 . . . → Read More: ICYMI

Saint Blaise (Blase or Blasius)

Saint Blase

O Almighty God, who didst give to thy servant Blaise boldness to confess the Name of our Saviour Jesus Christ before the rulers of this world, and courage to die for this faith: Grant that we may always be ready to give a reason for the hope that is in us, and to suffer . . . → Read More: Saint Blaise (Blase or Blasius)

Recent Sermons

Fr Hawtin

Here are Fr Hawtin’s recent sermons:

Epiphany I 2020 January 12th Epiphany III 2020 January 26th

The Presentation of Christ in the Temple, or The Purification of the Blessed Virgin

The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple

La présentation de Jésus au Temple (The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple), by James Tissot (1836–1902). Brooklyn Museum, via Wikimedia

Almighty and everliving God, we humbly beseech thy Majesty, that, as thy only–begotten Son was this day presented in the temple in substance of our flesh, so we may be presented . . . → Read More: The Presentation of Christ in the Temple, or The Purification of the Blessed Virgin

The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany  

color celtic cross knot

O God, who knowest us to be set in the midst of so many and great dangers, that by reason of the frailty of our nature we cannot always stand upright: Grant to us such strength and protection, as may support us in all dangers, and carry us through all temptations; through Jesus Christ . . . → Read More: The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany  

Saint Timothy

Rembrandt St Timothy

Timothy and his grandmother, by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606–1669). From Wikipedia. Timothy, his mother Eunice, and his grandmother Lois, were all members of the Christian community in Lystra in Lycaonia, when Paul visited Lystra for the second time, in the company of Silas.

O God, eternal and only wise, who by . . . → Read More: Saint Timothy

January Newsletters

Here are the January newsletters:

St Stephen’s News XXXI 1 January 22nd St Stephen’s News XXXI 2 January 29th

Saint Ælred of Riveaulx, Abbot

Aelred of Rievaulx Life of Edward the Confessor,

Illuminated initial from De Speculo Caritatis (The Mirror of Charity) by Ælred of Rieveaulx

Almighty and everlasting God, who ceasest not alike to teach and succour the children of thy Church: Grant, we pray thee, that as thou hast given Saint Aelred unto thy faithful people to be the minister of their everlasting . . . → Read More: Saint Ælred of Riveaulx, Abbot

Sermon for Advent IV

Fr Hawtin

Here is Fr Hawtin’s sermon for Advent IV, 2019