Saint Hildegard, Abbess of Bingen, Visionary, Doctor

Hildegard von Bingen

Illumination from Liber Scivias (Rupertsberger Codex), showing Hildegard of Bingen receiving a vision, dictating to her scribe and sketching on a wax tablet. From Wikimedia.

God of all times and seasons: Give us grace that we, after the example of thy servant Hildegard, may both know and make known the joy and . . . → Read More: Saint Hildegard, Abbess of Bingen, Visionary, Doctor

Saint Lambert of Maastricht

St-Lambert-Liège

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

The Latest Newsletter

The medieval scribe, by Edward Laning (1906–1981) as part of the WPA Federal Art Project (WPA-FAP). From The New York Public Library.

Here is the most recent newsletter: St Stephen’s News XXXI 38 September 17th

Autumn (Holyrood) Ember Days: I

Autumn by Pissarro

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 for their labour, and joy both in supplying the needs of others and in . . . → Read More: Autumn (Holyrood) Ember Days: I

Holy Cross

The Exaltation of the Cross

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

Sunday School Activity Sheet No 17

Sunday School

Because of the COVID-19 quarantine, Sunday School is informal. But Mrs Novicki is providing Sunday School Activity Worksheets for children who can’t make it to church. Here is the latest installment.

Kid’s Corner Week 17

For now, past Worksheets can be found in the Sunday School section of the Christian Education page.

Videocast: Trinity XIV, 2020

Here is a video of the Holy Eucharist “in tempore quarantinæ” for Trinity XIV, 13 September 2020. You can also watch the videocast of the Trinity Eucharist on YouTube, or on the parish’s Facebook pages: Saint Stephen’s Anglican Church, and Isaac’s FB page.

Here is the video of The Holy Eucharist “in . . . → Read More: Videocast: Trinity XIV, 2020

Saint Cyprian, Bishop of Carthage

Heiliger_Cyprianus

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

The Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity

celtic trefoil

Almighty and everlasting God, give unto us the increase of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain that which thou dost promise, make us to love that which thou dost command; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Saint Deiniol

Y Ddraig Goch

O God, the light of the faithful and shepherd of souls, who didst set blessed Deiniol to be a Bishop in the Church, that he might feed thy sheep by his word, and guide them by his example: Grant us, we beseech thee, to keep the faith which he taught, and to follow in . . . → Read More: Saint Deiniol