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Take a look at our schedule for Christmastide 2018. Of note are the services on Christmas Eve, and the Festival of Lessons & Carols for Epiphany, sung by the Choir of Men and Boys, on Epiphany, January 6th, 2019. Nativity, by Hans Baldung (1485–1545). From Wikimedia. . . . → Read More: Christmastide Schedule 2018  
The Martyrdom of Ignatius of Antioch, from the Menologion of Basil II (c. 1000). From Wikipedia. Renew in thy Church, we beseech thee, O Lord, the courage of Ignatius the Martyr, the fervour of his letters, and the faithfulness of his teaching: That men may so burn with love towards thee, as . . . → Read More: Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr 
O Lord Jesus Christ, who at thy first coming didst send thy messenger to prepare thy way before thee: Grant that the ministers and stewards of thy mysteries may likewise so prepare and make ready thy way, by turning the hearts of the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, that at thy second . . . → Read More: The Third Sunday in Advent 
Saint Lucy, by Francesco del Cossa (c. 1430–c. 1477). From Wikimedia. Almighty God, who didst give to thy servant Lucy boldness to confess the Name of our Saviour Jesus Christ before the rulers of the world, and courage to die for this faith: Grant that we may always be ready to give . . . → Read More: Saint Lucy  
Murgatroyd! Do you remember that word? Would you believe the spell-checker did not recognize the word Murgatroyd? Heavens to Murgatroyd! The other day a not so elderly (I say 75) lady said something to her son about driving a Jalopy; and he looked at her quizzically and said, “What the heck is a Jalopy?” He . . . → Read More: HOLY COW! Plunk your magic twanger, Froggie!! 
Here is Fr Kerouac’s sermon for Advent II, in both PDF and podcast form. http://www.ststeve.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Advent-2.mp3 
Blessed Lord, who hast caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant that we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that by patience and comfort of thy holy Word, we may embrace, and ever hold fast, the blessed hope of everlasting life, which thou . . . → Read More: The Second Sunday in Advent 
Saint Ambrose barring Theodosius from Milan Cathedral, by Anthony van Dyck (1599–1641). From Wikipedia. O God, who didst give to thy servant Ambrose grace eloquently to proclaim thy righteousness in the great congregation, and fearlessly to bear reproach for the honour of thy Name: Mercifully grant to all bishops and pastors such . . . → Read More: Saint Ambrose, Bishop of Milan and Doctor 
Saint Nicholas of Myra saves three innocents from death by Ilja Repin (1844–1930). Almighty God, who in thy love didst give to thy servant Nicholas of Myra a perpetual name for deeds of kindness both on land and seas: Grant, we pray thee, that thy Church may never cease to work for the . . . → Read More: Saint Nicholas of Myra
A Thanksgiving Meditation We are greatly blessed yet we still manage to worry “Jesus said, Be not anxious for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, nor yet for your body, what ye should put on.” (St. Matthew 6:25) In this modern and busy world, it becomes more and more difficult . . . → Read More: We are greatly blessed yet we still manage to worry |
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