Saint Catherine of Siena

The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine of Siena

The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine of Siena by Giovanni di Paolo (c. 1403–1482)

Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God, that we who keep the heavenly birthday of thy holy Virgin Saint Catherine may be conformed to the pattern of her hidden life with thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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The Liberation of Dachau

Theresienstadt concentration camp archway

For the Victims of Genocide

The Theresienstadt concentration camp archway. From Wikipedia.

Almighty God, gracious Father: we remember before thee this day all those who have perished in genocides, especially those who died in the Shoah. Vouchsafe, we beseech thee, to sear into our memories the story of their peril, lest we . . . → Read More: The Liberation of Dachau

Videocast: Easter II, 26 April 2020

We’re having some technical difficulties uploading the video to the web site, but you can watch the videocast of the Eucharist for Easter II, 26 April 2020, on YouTube, or on the parish’s Facebook pages: Saint Stephen’s Anglican Church, and Isaac’s FB page.

The First Sunday after Easter

Baptismal Font, Easter 2019

Almighty Father, who hast given thine only Son to die for our sins, and to rise again for our justification: Grant us so to put away the leaven of malice and wickedness, that we may always serve thee in pureness of living and truth; through the merits of the same thy Son Jesus Christ . . . → Read More: The First Sunday after Easter

The Second Sunday after Easter

St Stephen's Font Easter 2018

Almighty God, who hast given thine only Son to be unto us both a sacrifice for sin, and also an ensample of godly life: Give us grace that we may always most thankfully receive that his inestimable benefit, and also daily endeavour ourselves to follow the blessed steps of his most holy life; through . . . → Read More: The Second Sunday after Easter

Saint Mark

The Lion of St Mark

Leone marciano andante (The Lion of St Mark) by Vittore Carpaccio (1466–1525), from Wikipedia

O Almighty God, who hast instructed thy holy Church with the heavenly doctrine of thy Evangelist Saint Mark: Give us grace that, being not like children carried away with every blast of vain doctrine, we may be established . . . → Read More: Saint Mark

Denim Day

Susanna and the Elders Artemisia Gentileschi

Susanna and the Elders, by Artemisia Gentileschi (1593–1656), the first woman to become a member of the Accademia di Arte del Disegno in Florence. From Wikipedia.

Almighty God, who seest all things, and knowest all that men do: Comfort and strengthen all them that have been sexually assaulted in any degree. Make . . . → Read More: Denim Day

Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day

Rubens Massacre of the Innocents

For the Victims of Genocide

The Massacre of the Innocents, by Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640). From Wikpedia.

Almighty God, gracious Father: we remember before thee this day all those who have perished in genocides, especially those who died in the Armenian Genocide. Vouchsafe, we beseech thee, to sear into our memories the . . . → Read More: Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day

The Translation of Saint Wilfrid

Wilfred receiving land grant from Caedwalla

Wilfred receiving a grant of land from Cædwalla, at Selsey, by Lambert Barnard (1485–1567). The painting was commissioned for Chichester Cathedral. From Wikipedia.

O God, the light of the faithful and shepherd of souls, who didst set blessed Wilfrid to be a Bishop in the church, that he might feed thy sheep . . . → Read More: The Translation of Saint Wilfrid

Saint George

The Martyrdom of Saint George

The Martyrdom of Saint George, by Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1644).

Almighty God, who hast made us heirs of all the victories of faith: Arm us, like Saint George, with such trust in the truth that is invisible, that we may seek no rest from its demands, and have no fear in its service; . . . → Read More: Saint George