The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Giotto The Birth of the Virgin

The Birth of the Virgin, by Giotto (1266/7—1337). From Wikipedia.

Almighty and everlasting God, who by the overshadowing of the Holy Ghost didst prepare the body and soul of the Virgin–Mother Mary to be a dwelling place for thy Son: Keep us, we beseech thee, pure and undefiled, that we may be . . . → Read More: The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Explaining the Anglican two finger typographical tradition

The British Railways Lost Property Office was the place where travelers were usually able to retrieve overcoats, umbrellas or briefcases absent-mindedly left on station benches and carriage luggage racks.

Indeed, it was quite normal in the distant, rather more honest, days of my youth for folks to turn in lost items rather than making . . . → Read More: Explaining the Anglican two finger typographical tradition

The remarkable life of the father of English hymnody

Isaac Watts

Soon after Charlotte and I married, my mother-in-law revealed to me her secret for staying awake during long and boring sermons. “I leaf through the hymnal,” she said, “The composers of so many of the hymns are so much more eloquent than the preachers. Just take Isaac Watts.” Our former Associate Rector James Johnson would . . . → Read More: The remarkable life of the father of English hymnody

Labor Day

The Sower by Van Gogh

The Sower, by Vincent Van Gogh (1853–1890).

O God, who in the beginning didst create the heavens and the earth, and didst appoint unto men their work: Grant to us that whatsoever our hand findeth to do, we may do it with our might; that when thou shalt call thy labourers to give . . . → Read More: Labor Day

Altar Flowers — Trinity XIII, 26 August 2018

Altar Flowers — Trinity XIII, 26 August 2018. Given to the Glory of God by Tracy Collins & Joclyn McNaney in loving memory of Bobby Smutny and by the Darrell Family in loving memory of Ethel Hix Darrell.

Altar Flowers — Trinity XIII, 26 August 2018. Given to the Glory of God by Tracy Collins & Joclyn McNaney in loving memory of Bobby Smutny and by the Darrell Family in loving memory of Ethel Hix Darrell.

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Altar Flowers — Trinity XIV, 2 September 2018

Altar Flowers — Trinity XIV, 2 September 2018. Given to the Glory of God in celebration of the 34th Wedding Anniversary of Carroll & Shelly Browne.

Altar Flowers — Trinity XIV, 2 September 2018. Given to the Glory of God in celebration ofthe 34th Wedding Anniversary of Carroll & Shelly Browne.

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Vestry Meeting Minutes

hermit at work on a manuscript

Detail of a miniature of a hermit at work on a manuscript, from the Estoire del Saint Graal, France (Saint-Omer or Tournai?), c. 1315 – 1325, Royal MS 14 E III, f. 6v. From the British Library, Royal MS 14 E III, f. 6v.

The minutes for the most recent Vestry Meetings . . . → Read More: Vestry Meeting Minutes

Sermon Podcasts by Fr Mike Kerouac

Portrait of Fr Mike Kerouac

We’ve uploaded two more of Fr Kerouac’s sermons. Remember that you can find all of our podcasts on our podcast page.

Sermon for Trinity IX, 29 July 2018:

http://www.ststeve.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Trinity-9.mp3

Sermon for Trinity XII, 19 August 2018:

http://www.ststeve.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Trinity-12.mp3

Saint Giles of Provence, Abbot

Saint Giles

Detail of Saint Giles and the Hind, by the Master of St Giles (c. 1500)

O Lord Jesus Christ, who bought us by thy Blood: Help us to follow thee and the company of Saints in merciful thought and loving deed; and especially after the gracious pattern of thy servant Giles, make us . . . → Read More: Saint Giles of Provence, Abbot