This Week’s Newsletter

Here is this week’s newsletter: St Stephens News XXVI No 46

Saint Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr at Rome

Nicolas Poussin St Cecilia

St Cecilia, by Nicolas Poussin (1594–1665). From Wikipedia.

O blessed Spirit of God, by whose aid and grace thy servants skilled in music and holy song have beautified the worship of thine house: Unite us, we pray thee, in the concert of thy praises with the heavenly choirs, that rest not day . . . → Read More: Saint Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr at Rome

The Sunday next before Advent

Christmas pudding

Christmas pudding (Photo: Rex Features)

Stir up, we beseech thee, O Lord, the wills of thy faithful people; that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works, may by thee be plenteously rewarded; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.