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Socialism: A world of big pots and atomic disasters

As God, the Bible and, in fact, any expression of Christianity are being unceremoniously driven out of our schools, colleges, and universities, evangelists of a entirely different brand of faith—Socialism—are moving in to proselytize America’s millennials.

Socialism, of course, has been around for more than one and a half centuries, and, moreover, it has been . . . → Read More: Socialism: A world of big pots and atomic disasters

Towel Day

Towel Day

Towel Day, May 25th, commemorates the life and work of Douglas Adams.

O Lord our God, Ruler of the Universe, whose angels tell us to fear not, nor be dismayed: We beseech thee that we may always know the presence of thy Holy Comforter; that we should not panic in the face of all . . . → Read More: Towel Day

Saint Aldhelm, Bishop of Sherborne

Celtic Cross

O God, who hast made man’s lips to extol thee, and acceptest the art of his hand and voice: We praise thee for the example of thy servant Aldhelm as a leader of the minds of men and a sweet singer of the divine praises: beseeching thee to continue to the Church in this . . . → Read More: Saint Aldhelm, Bishop of Sherborne

Angels aren’t pixies and cherubs aren’t cherubim

One of the vain superstitions of modern Christianity is a disbelief in angels. Cutting–edge protestants, particularly, write them off as the religious equivalent of fairies at the bottom of the garden—lumping them into the same category as gnomes, elves, and pixies.

Folks who call themselves Christian but reject the existence of angels, however, have a . . . → Read More: Angels aren’t pixies and cherubs aren’t cherubim

Tuesday in Whitsun Week

Grant, we beseech thee, merciful God, that thy Church, being gathered together in unity by thy Holy Spirit, may manifest thy power among all peoples, to the glory of thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the same Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.

Saint Alcuin

Charlemagne et Alcuin

Charlemagne et Alcuin, by Jean-Victor Schnetz (1787–1870). From Wikipedia.

Almighty God, in a rude and barbarous age thou didst raise up thy deacon Alcuin to rekindle the light of learning: Illumine our minds, we pray, that amid the uncertainties and confusions of our own time we may shew forth thy eternal truth; . . . → Read More: Saint Alcuin

Monday in Whitsun Week

Send, we beseech thee, Almighty God, thy Holy Spirit into our hearts, that he may direct and rule us according to thy will, comfort us in all our afflictions, defend us from all error, and lead us into all truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with thee and the same Holy Spirit liveth and . . . → Read More: Monday in Whitsun Week

The Sermon for Sunday May 20th – Whitsunday

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Here is the sermon for Sunday May 20th: Whitsunday, 2018

This Week’s Newsletter

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Here is this week’s newsletter: St Stephen’s News XXIX No 19

Pentecost, commonly called Whitsunday

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Pentecôte (Pentecost), by Jean_II_Restout. From Wikipedia.

¶ This Collect is to be said daily throughout Whitsun Week.

O God, who as at this time didst teach the hearts of thy faithful people, by sending to them the light of thy Holy Spirit: Grant us by the same Spirit to have . . . → Read More: Pentecost, commonly called Whitsunday