The Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity

Trinity (celtic knot)

Keep, we beseech thee, O Lord, thy Church with thy perpetual mercy; and, because the frailty of man without thee cannot but fall, keep us ever by thy help from all things hurtful, and lead us to all things profitable to our salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Autumn (Holyrood) Ember Days: III

Ember Days at the four seasons: Autumn

For the Mission of the Church

O God of all the nations of the earth: Remember the multitudes who have been created in thine image but have not known the redeeming work of our Savior Jesus Christ; and grant that, by the prayers and labors of thy holy Church, they may be brought to know . . . → Read More: Autumn (Holyrood) Ember Days: III

Autumn (Holyrood) Ember Days: II

Ember Days at the four seasons: Autumn

Autumn, by Abel Grimmer (1565–1630). From Wikipedia.

O Almighty God, look mercifully upon the world, which thou hast redeemed by the blood of thy dear Son, and incline the hearts of many to offer themselves for the sacred ministry of thy Church; so that by their labours thy light may shine in . . . → Read More: Autumn (Holyrood) Ember Days: II

Saint Matthew

The Calling of Saint Matthew by Caravaggo

The Calling of Saint Matthew by Caravaggo (1571–1610). From Wikipedia.

O Almighty God, who by thy blessed Son didst call Matthew from the receipt of custom to be an Apostle and Evangelist: Grant us grace to forsake all covetous desires, and inordinate love of riches, and to follow the same thy Son . . . → Read More: Saint Matthew

Autumn (Holyrood) Ember Days: I

Ember Days at the four seasons: Autumn

For Labour and Industry

Autumn, by Abel Grimmer (1565–1630). From Wikipedia.

O Lord Jesus Christ, who in thy earthly life didst share man’s toil, and thereby hallow the labour of his hands: Prosper all those who maintain the industries of this land; and give them pride in their work, a just reward . . . → Read More: Autumn (Holyrood) Ember Days: I

Come to the Harvest Festival on Sunday, September 24th

Giving thanks for a bountiful harvest is a tradition that dates back to the founding of the English Church in the First Century AD. Sadly, in recent years it has fallen into disuse. In recent years, St Stephen’s has revived this time–hallowed custom. This year the Harvest Festival will be celebrated at all three services . . . → Read More: Come to the Harvest Festival on Sunday, September 24th

Saint Theodore of Tarsus, Archbishop of Canterbury

Celtic Cross

Almighty God, who didst call thy servant Theodore of Tarsus from Rome to the see of Canterbury, and didst give him gifts of grace and wisdom to establish unity where there had been division, and order where there had been chaos: Create in thy Church, we pray thee, by the operation of the Holy . . . → Read More: Saint Theodore of Tarsus, Archbishop of Canterbury

New podcast: sermon for Trinity XIV

Here is Fr Kerouac’s sermon for this morning. Remember that you can find all of the available sermon podcasts on our podcast library page.

http://www.ststeve.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Trinity-14.mp3

Self-deception is the cause of grotesque delusions

Experience teaches us that human beings have an infinite capacity for self-deception. This leads us to put our trust in the most untrustworthy ideas, both great and small.

I first came to this realization when I was quite a small boy—not, I hasten to add, that I was then, or am now, entirely immune to . . . → Read More: Self-deception is the cause of grotesque delusions

The Sermon For Sunday September 17th – Trinity XIV

Fr Kerouac

Here is the Sermon for Sunday September 17th: Trinity 14, 2017