Posted by petrus, on May 26th, 2017
Augustine before Ethelbert and Bertha, from Illustrated Notes on English Church History by the Rev’d C. Arthur Lane.
Almighty and everlasting God, who didst strengthen Saint Augustine to bring the English people, by his travail, unto the faith and grace of Christ: Grant to thy servants in this age a like courage that, . . . → Read More: Saint Augustine, First Archbishop of Canterbury
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Posted by petrus, on May 25th, 2017
The Holy Spirit, by Giaquinto Corrado (1703-1765). From Wikimedia.
O Lord our God, Ruler of the Universe, whose angels tell us to fear not, nor be dismayed: We beseech thee that we may always know the presence of thy Holy Comforter; that we should not panic in the face of all the . . . → Read More: Towel Day
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Posted by petrus, on May 25th, 2017
O God, who hast made man’s lips to extol thee, and acceptest the art of his hand and voice: We praise thee for the example of thy servant Aldhelm as a leader of the minds of men and a sweet singer of the divine praises: beseeching thee to continue to the Church in this . . . → Read More: Saint Aldhelm, Bishop of Sherborne
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Posted by petrus, on May 25th, 2017
Ascension by John Singleton Copley (1738–1815)
¶ This Collect is to be said daily throughout the Octave.
Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God, that like as we do believe thy only–begotten Son our Lord Jesus Christ to have ascended into the heavens; so we may also in heart and mind . . . → Read More: The Ascension Day
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Posted by petrus, on May 24th, 2017
Ascension of Christ, by Benvenuto Tisi (1481–1559)
O Almighty God, who alone canst order the unruly wills and affections of sinful men: Grant unto thy people, that they may love the thing which thou commandest, and desire that which thou dost promise; that so, among the sundry and manifold changes of the world, . . . → Read More: Ascension Eve
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Posted by petrus, on May 24th, 2017
Morning Day on the Farm, by Anna Mary Robertson Moses, a.k.a. “Grandma Moses” (1860–1961). From Wikipedia.
Almighty Father, who by thy Son Jesus Christ hast sanctified labour to the welfare of mankind: Prosper, we pray thee, the industries of this land and all those who are engaged therein; that, shielded in all . . . → Read More: Rogation Wednesday
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Posted by newsletter, on May 23rd, 2017
There were sunny smiles—if not sunny skies—at this year’s Garden Party and Fête. Again St Stephen’s provided a bit of Britain to the neighborhood with authentic food, pub offerings, a maypole, and a festive lawn party atmosphere as only the British can provide. Gross receipts totaled over $7,000.
The John F. Nicoll . . . → Read More: A little bit of Britain in the heart of Timonium
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Posted by petrus, on May 23rd, 2017
The Fog Warning, by Winslow Homer (1836–1910). From Wikipedia.
O Almighty God, who hast made the sea and all that moveth therein : Bestow thy blessing on the harvest of the waters, that it may be abundant in its season, and on our fishermen and mariners, that they may be safe in . . . → Read More: Rogation Tuesday
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Posted by petrus, on May 22nd, 2017
Plow Boy by Anna Mary Robertson Moses, a.k.a. “Grandma Moses” (1860–1961). From Wikiart.
Almighty God, Lord of heaven and earth: We beseech thee to pour forth thy blessing upon this land, and to give us a fruitful season; that we, constantly receiving thy bounty, may evermore give thanks unto thee in thy . . . → Read More: Rogation Monday
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Posted by The Treasurer, on May 22nd, 2017
Here is the sermon for Sunday May 21st: Rogation Sunday, 2017
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