St Isaac the Great

(Yesterday was my Name Day, but our silly webmaster forgot to post the collect he had written for the occasion, so I’m posting it myself. —Isaac Eagle)

Sahak Partev Catholicos by Francesco Maggiotto (1750-1805)

Be mindful, Lord, of thy holy, catholic, and apostolic Church, and bless it with shepherds who will lead it . . . → Read More: St Isaac the Great

Once more unto the breach!

Raven (Plate CI) from Birds of America by John James Audubon

As promised, a repeat of our Collect for the Ravens:

Be mindful of thy servants the Ravens, O Lord, and watch over their endeavors on the field; grant them to fight the good fight with courage and strength in adversity, and grace . . . → Read More: Once more unto the breach!

About this afternoon …

steganography, n., uncountable: The practice of hiding messages, so that the presence of the message itself is hidden, often by writing them in places where they may not be found. (Wiktionary definition 1)

That should be a sufficient clue for the puzzle which the Choirmaster included in today’s order for service:

. . . → Read More: About this afternoon …

The sermon for Sunday February 3rd – Sexagesima

Here is the sermon for Sunday February 3rd: Sexagesima, 2013

This Week’s Newsletter

Here is this week’s newsletter St Stephen’s News XXIV No 4

Sexagesima Sunday: Second Sunday before Lent

O Lord God, who seest that we put not our trust in any thing that we do: Mercifully grant that by thy power we may be defended against all adversity; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.