Podcast for Trinity XX

Portrait of Fr Mike Kerouac

Fr Kerouac’s sermon for Trinity XX is now available as a podcast.

http://www.ststeve.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Trinity-20.mp3

Saint Teresa of Ávila

Saint Teresa of Ávila

Saint Teresa of Ávila by Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640)

Harken unto us, O God our Saviour, that as we rejoice in the festival of blessed Teresa, Thy virgin, so we may find food for the nourishment of our souls in her heavenly doctrine, and be instructed by the affection of pious devotion; through . . . → Read More: Saint Teresa of Ávila

Sermon for Trinity XX, 2018

Portrait of Fr Mike Kerouac

Here is Fr Kerouac’s sermon for Trinity 20, 2018.

Cool curmudgeons preserve traditions

Fr Hawtin

Tradition is a vital ingredient in the cement that binds society together. And it is the casual shucking off of ancient traditions, for no better reason than they are ancient, that reflects that growing uncouthness that characterizes not only public debate, but so many aspects of society.

Folks who deplore the abandonment of time honored . . . → Read More: Cool curmudgeons preserve traditions

The Twentieth Sunday after Trinity

Trinity (celtic knot)

O Almighty and most merciful God, of thy bountiful goodness keep us, we beseech thee, from all things that may hurt us; that we, being ready both in body and soul, may cheerfully accomplish those things which thou commandest; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Free Birds Theatrical release poster

Free Birds, from Reel FX Creative Studios. Theatrical release poster from Fair use, Wikipedia

Calling all Sunday School Kids! Wear your PJ’s, bring your sleeping bag or favorite “Blankey” and Pillow to a night of full of fun!!!

On Friday, . . . → Read More: Sign up to come to our Pretend Sleepover!

Fr Ludwig’s Sermon for Trinity 18

Here is Fr Ludwig’s sermon for Trinity 18, 2018

Most Recent Newsletters

The most recent newsletters:

St Stephen’s News XXIX No 39 St Stephen’s News XXIX No 40

Recent newsletters are available in our Library.

King Edward the Confessor

Edward Rex

Bayeux Tapestry, scene 1: Edward Rex meets Harold Godwinson. From Wikipedia

O God, who art the King of kings and Lord of lords: Give grace, we beseech thee, to the earthly rulers of thy people, that they, following the example of King Edward the Confessor, may receive with him a crown of . . . → Read More: King Edward the Confessor

More to a prayer than a mere four short lines

Fr Hawtin

The “Serenity Prayer”—composed by the famous 20th-Century theologian Reinhold Niebuhr—is a favorite of many people who are under heavy stress. Indeed, it is virtually the official prayer of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, most of those who frequently resort this great prayer are familiar only with its first three lines.

God, grant me the serenity to . . . → Read More: More to a prayer than a mere four short lines