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 “How on earth did we get into this mess?” is a question frequently on the lips of people horrified with the seemingly never-ending shenanigans that afflict all of America’s mainline churches. Confusingly, perhaps, there is an abundance of answers on offer. Some blame the problem on church leaders who refer to Jesus as “our mother.” . . . → Read More: Authority in the Church? It’s no longer the Bible It’s odd that, amid the speculative blather from politicians and pundits surrounding Britain’s vote to leave the European Union, none of them seem to recognize the sentiments that prompted it are precisely the same as those that sparked the American Revolution. Like the 13 American colonies in 1776, the British people are obligated to shoulder . . . → Read More: ‘Brexit’ echoes the shot heard around the world  Saint James the Greater, by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606–1669) Grant, O merciful God, that, as thine holy Apostle Saint James, leaving his father and all that he had, without delay was obedient unto the calling of thy Son Jesus Christ, and followed him; so we, forsaking all worldly and carnal affections, may . . . → Read More: Saint James the Great, Apostle  
Here is the sermon for Sunday July 24th: Trinity 9, 2016 
Here is this week’s newsletter: St Stephens News XXVII No 27 A friend—a trusting soul who tries to see the best in everybody—gently chided me last Sunday for being unwarrantably critical of socialism in general and the Soviet Union in particular. “Can’t you think of anything good so say about the Soviet Union?” he asks. “Surely you have to admit socialism has had some successes.” He’s . . . → Read More: Socialism is not entirely without its tiny triumphs 
For the Victims of an Act of Terrorism Merciful God in heaven: Grant, we beseech thee, peace and rest to those whose lives were taken in the mass shooting in Munich, and comfort those who mourn them. Give strength and courage to those who were injured, and bless those who minister unto them. Grant the . . . → Read More: For the Victims of the Mass Shooting in Munich 
Appearance of Jesus Christ to Maria Magdalena, by Alexander Andreyevich Ivanov (1806–1858). From Wikipedia. Almighty God, whose blessed Son restored Mary Magdalene to health of body and mind, and called her to be a witness of his resurrection: Mercifully grant that by thy grace we may be healed of all our infirmities . . . → Read More: Saint Mary Magdalene It is quite amazing how swiftly the Cold War and the horrors that Soviet-style socialism inflicted on half the countries of Europe have faded from the American political consciousness. What brings this to mind is that it has gone largely unremarked that Bernie Sanders, challenger to Hillary Clinton for the Democratic Party’s Presidential nomination, was—and, . . . → Read More: Ah yes, I remember it well! But why does nobody else? 
Sainte Marguerite et Olibrius, by Jean Fouquet (1420–1480). From Wikimedia. Almighty and everlasting God, who dost enkindle the flame of thy love in the hearts of thy saints: Grant to our minds the same faith and power of love: that , as we rejoice in their triumphs, we may profit by their . . . → Read More: Saint Margaret, Virgin and Martyr at Antioch in Pisidia |
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