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 A time traveler arriving at this point in time from fifty or sixty years ago would be struck by fact the religious beliefs—or lack thereof—of the candidates in upcoming mid-term elections have figured very little in either the national or local campaigns. This reflects the fashionable notion that the constitutional separation of church and state . . . → Read More: The high price of failing to honor our principles “Not to know what happened before we were born,” wrote the Roman orator Cicero, “is to remain perpetually a child—for what is the worth of human life unless it is woven into the life of our ancestors by the records of history.” Cicero was certainly no slouch when it came to observing the human condition . . . → Read More: Sorry, but Hymns ain’t what they used to be  
Martyrdom of Saint Lambert, part of the diptych of Henri Palude, 15th century. From Wikipedia. We beseech thee, O Lord, to grant us, after the example of blessed Lambert, thy Bishop and Martyr, constancy in thy faith and truth, that we may be grounded in divine love and moved from its perfection . . . → Read More: Saint Lambert of Maastricht  
Here is this week’s newsletter: St Stephen’s News XXIX No 36 
Saint Ninian preaching to the Picts (from the Book of the Hours of the Virgin and Saint Ninian) O God, who by the preaching of thy blessed servant Saint Ninian, didst cause the light of the Gospel to shine in the British Isles: Lead us by its brightness to become sons of a . . . → Read More: Saint Ninian, Bishop in Galloway  Make no mistake about it: Fighting is bad. It doesn’t matter if the fight is a knockdown drag out or merely verbal. I have always felt a bit queasy when in the presence of those doing battle. For the life of me, I have never understood those who turn on the TV, or worse yet . . . → Read More: Fighting is one surefire way to push God aside 
The Exaltation of the Cross, from the Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry (Musée Condé, Chantilly). From Wikipedia. Almighty God, whose Son our Saviour Jesus Christ was lifted high upon the cross that he might draw the whole world unto himself: Mercifully grant that we, who glory in the mystery of . . . → Read More: Holy Cross 
Jesus Stilling the Tempest (Mark iv:39) by Gustave Doré O God, who makest the clouds thy chariot, and who walkest upon the wings of the wind: Preserve us, we beseech thee, from storm and tempest, earthquake and fire. Keep us safe in our homes, and give strength to them that succour those in . . . → Read More: For Safety from a Natural Cataclysm  Comments are closed  Liturgy  collect, natural cataclysm, new collects, original prayer, secular observance 
Saint Cyprian, by the Master of Meßkirch (active 1515–1540). From Wikipedia. O Almighty God, who didst give to thy servant Cyprian boldness to confess the Name of our Saviour Jesus Christ before the rulers of this world, and courage to die for this faith: Grant that we may always be ready to . . . → Read More: Saint Cyprian, Bishop of Carthage |
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